Statewide News
Youth court reform bill passes Mississippi Senate, House
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Lawmakers are revamping Mississippi’s youth court system during the special session called this week by Governor Tate Reeves (R). Both chambers...
Mississippi hasn’t elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since 1982. Scott Colom believes he will change that in November
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune To hear Scott Colom tell it, his decision to run for U.S. Senate against Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Republican, did not come about from being recruited by...
Watson’s campaign for Lt. Governor built on relationships, not shying away from tough conversations
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Michael Watson announced his campaign for Lieutenant Governor in April, setting out on an 11-city tour across Mississippi to spread his message. In an...
MDE to make teaching supply funds available to districts July 15 through new digital wallet platform
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will make available state Education Enhancement Funds (EEF) to all public-school districts on July 15 for teachers to purchase instructional...
Full Mississippi federal delegation supports bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi’s full congressional delegation supported the 21st Century ROAD (Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream) to Housing Act on its final...
State Treasurer McRae challenges Congressman Thompson’s opposition to Trump Accounts
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Earlier this week, President Donald Trump (R) hosted an event at the White House to officially launch the nation’s new, custodial-style traditional...