Statewide News
Mississippi Secretary of State among election officials nationwide to receive suspicious package
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Elections Division received a suspicious package on Monday, putting the Magnolia State among at least 10 other state...
Art For All Mississippi brings joy to Mississippians with disabilities, veterans, and senior citizens
By: Laura Lee Leathers, Magnolia Tribune Lean in close. I have a confession to make. It’s this—I am not an artist. When my friends start talking about acrylics, watercolors, and Prismacolor...
Expanded work release program aims to reduce recidivism, provide successful path after parole
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi lawmakers and State Parole Board members are hopeful that legislative efforts to improve the parole process and reduce recidivism will...
2024 General Election Sample Ballot Now Available
The sample ballot for the 2024 November General Election is now available on the Mississippi Secretary of State's website. Note: The order of the sample ballot was set forth by the State Board of...
Five charming Mississippi small towns to visit in the fall
By: Lanny Mixon, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi’s small towns embody a unique charm, especially when autumn arrives and the air turns crisp. The state’s vibrant foliage, local festivals, and...
Free court interpreter seminar to be offered via ZOOM
Special to The Mississippi Monitor The Mississippi Administrative Office of Courts (AOC) will offer a free two-day seminar to train court interpreters on October 15-16. For the first time, the...