Statewide News
In-Person Excused Voting Act passes Mississippi House, Senate. Will Governor sign it?
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi lawmakers have agreed on a conference report that implements what they are calling the “In-Person Excused Voting Act.” The measure is a...
SONIC Donates Nearly $1 Million to Send 400 Educators to Ron Clark Academy Training Workshops and Shares Clark’s Expert Tips to Keep Students Engaged at Home
SONIC® Drive-In is fueling education by sending 400 teachers from 149 public school districts to Atlanta for the Ron Clark Academy Experience, a dynamic two-day training made possible by a...
Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Commemorates Native Plant Month
April marks Mississippi Native Plant Month. Throughout the month, the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) will raise awareness of native plants and educate the public on the...
What’s Happening, Mississippi? Things to do in the Magnolia State in April 2025
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune It’s said that April showers bring May flowers, but in central Mississippi, tulips and daffodils are in full bloom, along with Japanese dogwood and...
Lawmakers agree on measures to fight blight in Mississippi municipalities
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Lawmakers passed a conference report Monday afternoon that sets the framework for awarding grants to Mississippi municipalities to fight blight on...
It’s Municipal Primary Election Day in Mississippi. Go vote!
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Most of Mississippi’s cities and towns are holding Municipal Primary Elections today, April 1. These primary elections are for voters to determine...