Statewide News
Hosemann, White talk priorities heading into 2026 legislative session
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Lawmakers are set to return to the Capitol January 6th to convene the 2026 session of the Mississippi Legislature. Both Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann...
Mississippi wants more citizens to earn a college degree or obtain industry credentials
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi has a goal of more of its citizens being trained in an industry recognized credential or obtaining a college degree, an effort referred...
Former Schumer chief counsel challenging Thompson in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Evan Turnage was born in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District in 1992. “This was the poorest district and the poorest state in the country,”...
Mississippi’s Proving Data Centers Don’t Always Mean Higher Power Bills
By: Brad Viator Electricity rates are going up nationwide, and data centers aren’t always to blame. But a common misconception by some unfamiliar with how power grids work, is that data centers...
Adams County Supervisor, oilman Kevin Wilson seeks to unseat Bennie Thompson
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Oilman Kevin Wilson announced Friday that he has officially qualified to run for Congress in Mississippi’s 2nd District. His goal is to unseat...
Lawmakers see financial literacy as a growing need in Mississippi’s colleges and universities
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The Senate Committee on Universities and Colleges discussed the importance of financial literacy in Mississippi on Friday on day two of hearings at...