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Redistricting hearing turns tense in US Rep. Bennie Thompson’s backyard
Most Mississippi residents who spoke on Tuesday at the first public hearing on redistricting in the Delta crit…
Trial dates set for those accused of making threats in investigation of Nolan Wells’ death
Two people from out of state accused of threatening to kill or hurt witnesses in the Nolan Wells death investi…
Raiders drop three straight, falling 49-0 to Washington School Generals
It was another tough night on the gridiron last Friday night as the Kirk Academy Raiders faced Class AAA Washi…
Magnolia Mornings: September 3, 2026
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-h…
Cassandra Wilson, Jackson native who earned international acclaim as a jazz singer, dies at 70
Tributes are pouring in for Grammy-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer Cassandra Wilson of Jackson, w…
College sports might be beyond repair
The legal fights on how long athletes should be eligible to play in college get more and more bizarre. First, …
A little bit petty, a whole lot creative: Inside Tupelo’s Petty Betty’s Art Studio
The Tupelo studio is cheerful, funky, and a little quirky, with the kind of creative energy that makes you sta…
Fall Camp Ends, questions answered as Rebels and Bulldogs turn to Week 1
Elijah Klepczyk Sports Columnist It is college game week for Ole Miss and Mississippi State football, and the …
MSU Bulldogs host ULM for Season Opener
By Elijah Klepczyk Emmerich Newspapers
Happy Labor Day! The robots are coming
As I write yet another Labor Day’s column, I am fascinated by the fact that the richest man in the world can b…
SpaceXAI powers down 11 of 69 temporary turbines at Southaven facility
“SpaceXAI remains committed to being a responsible neighbor and we’ll continue to rapidly remove the temporary…
State argues Fifth Circuit should remand Mississippi’s anti-DEI law case to different judge
U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate placed an indefinite injunction against HB 1193 last year. His use of AI to …
Rebels Open Season With Top 25 Showdown
By Elijah Klepczyk Emmerich Newspapers A top‑25 showdown awaits No. 9 Ole Miss as it opens the season against …
‘Hamilton’ sensation Leslie Odom Jr. to open MSU’s Lyceum Series
Born in New York City and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Odom Jr. made his Broadway debut at 17 in the …
Magnolia Mornings: September 1, 2026
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-h…
Barnett resigns from Mississippi Senate
“Throughout his tenure, he has been a dedicated public servant and a respected member of the Mississippi Senat…
Mississippi State University dedicates plaza for first black student to attend the institution
Holmes Plaza on the MSU campus now recognizes the contributions and life of Dr. Richard E. Holmes.
Dove hunting like a long-awaited homecoming
What comes to mind when the Labor Day weekend approaches? Do you think of a well-deserved day off, and a long …
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, on April 30, 2007, Margaret Boyd, an unmarried person executed a…
Magnolia Mornings: August 31, 2026
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-h…
Snakey, SandXila join forces to conquer the Raging Seas
Raging Seas, the story of a ship’s crew facing “pressure in the engine room” as their vessel begins to sink, a…
Mississippi to receive nearly $200 million over 10 years in “landmark” settlement with Meta
Attorney General Lynn Fitch said the settlement with Facebook and Instagram requires “groundbreaking changes” …
MDOT announces “The Big Fix,” a multi-year project in the Jackson metro area
The two-and-a-half-year project will include two 45-day periods where traffic along I-20 will be closed during…
Student earnings on DOE agenda
Of the nation’s 4,640 colleges, universities, and certificate programs eligible for federal grants and loans, …
Redistricting joint committee will hold hearing Wed. at DSU
The Mississippi Legislature’s joint committee on redistricting will hold its next hearing on Wednesday at Delt…
Raytheon announces completion of $50 million expansion in Forest
“Together with state and local partners, we’re building the workforce, infrastructure and capabilities needed …
Salter: Supreme Court to rule on 2020 Census results that negatively impacted Mississippians
Below is a political opinion column by Sid Salter: The undercounts in Mississippi and Florida happened. But fi…
Where Mississippi public education began: The 200-year story of Franklin Academy
On February 10, 1821, the Mississippi Legislature officially chartered the town of Columbus. Tucked into that …
Magnolia Mornings: August 28, 2026
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-h…
Mississippi foster home focused on hard to place youth receives $3.4 million renovation grant
The funding is being provided by the Community Development Block Grant CARES Act Coronavirus Relief program. N…
End of one season gives birth to a new one
The new moon was just a sliver in the western sky as I traveled up Highway 49 for a jaunt through the cotton f…
Energy wars: Attack of the drones
Months ago in a hemisphere far, far away … It is a period of great conflicts between old empires … War fogs th…
JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
The funding is being provided by the Community Development Block Grant CARES Act Coronavirus Relief program.
Better to flunk a kid early than late
It is rarely ideal to hold children back a grade once they start school, but when it seems necessary, the earl…
Sharia tempest in a teapot
It started innocently enough. Northsider Assma Ali posted on Facebook that she had been sworn in as municipal …
Grenada becomes Atas member to promote activities and experiences
The Grenada Tourism Authority has joined the Association of Touring & Adventure Suppliers to promote its range…
Stern John takes Grenada reins
Stern John, head coach of Grenada’s senior men’s football team, has roots in Grenada through his Grenada-born …
Grenada announces six VAT-free shopping days for August to October 2026
Grenada will hold six VAT-free shopping days across August, September and October, allowing consumers to buy e…
Mississippi launches UPSKILL grant for adult education, training for in-demand careers
The grant will cover any remaining tuition and fees after other aid is applied and include an additional $500 …
FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
The grant will cover any remaining tuition and fees after other aid is applied and include an additional $500 …