Statewide News
Effort to make all Mississippi school boards elected failed this session. Another try could come in January
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune An effort was made during the 2026 legislative session to make all Mississippi school board seats elected, but the legislation failed to garner the...
Mississippi heralded as the example for adopting, implementing education policies
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi is being heralded as an example for other states when it comes to adopting sound education policy and then implementing those policies to...
Announcing 2026 Nationally Accredited Main Street Communities in Mississippi
The following Main Street communities in Mississippi have been designated as Nationally Accredited Main Street programs for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main...
Suicide rates found to be higher in children, adults with autism
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune People with autism, and other neurodivergent diagnoses, are said to be at a higher risk for thoughts of suicide. However, professionals say the...
Governor Reeves rescinding special session call intended to redistrict state Supreme Court lines
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Governor Tate Reeves (R) is rescinding his special session call intended to redistrict state Supreme Court lines. “The plaintiffs have stipulated...
Gas prices causing Mississippians to adjust family budgets, scale down summer plans
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Despite the Magnolia State having some of the lowest gas prices in the nation, Mississippians are growing increasingly frustrated at the pump as...