Statewide News
Lawmakers consider changes to Mississippi’s Justice Court case limits
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Last legislative session, lawmakers failed to pass a bill involving jurisdiction limits in cases heard by the state’s Justice Courts, but it appears...
Ezell leading charge to create first Secretary of the Coast Guard
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi Congressman Mike Ezell (R) is helping lead the charge in the U.S. House of Representatives to create a Secretary of the Coast Guard, the...
Mississippi AG calls on FCC to allow cellphone jammers in correctional facilities
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has joined with more than 20 attorneys general in other states in sending a letter to the Federal...
State Auditor questions nonprofit oversight, spending of taxpayer dollars
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune State Auditor Shad White says oversight of nonprofits spending taxpayer money in Mississippi is ineffective. In his second report this year looking at...
Lawmakers to consider school choice viewpoints in House Education Freedom hearing
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune On Thursday, September 25, the Mississippi House of Representatives’ Education Freedom Select Committee will host four speakers who will present...
Congressional midterms taking shape in Mississippi
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The 2026 midterms are approaching, and candidates are lining up to vie for the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate in Mississippi. Magnolia...