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Miss. Dept. of Education reports 24% drop in total absences during first months of 2026-2027 school year

Drop in total absences attributed to the passage and implementation of SB 2103. A new state law on student attendance . . .

MDA Executive Director Cork retires; Governor Reeves appoints Waldrop to lead economic development agency

During Cork’s tenure, MDA has recruited over $34 billion in investments to the Magnolia State along with the creation of . . .

Long: Shop small this holiday season and give back to your community

Below is an opinion column by Leah Long: Small Business Saturday is November 28, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It’s a . . .

Pinkins says he played spoiler to Hyde-Smith, not Colom

Independent candidate Ty Pinkins said he is “happy that we drew votes from Cindy Hyde-Smith,” and he now hopes Democrat . . .

Mississippi lawmakers gather information on kratom as 2027 session nears

The Mississippi House Drug Policy Committee heard testimony from law enforcement, the medical community, and advocates for natural leaf forms . . .

Use extra caution and watch for pedestrians when driving in the evenings this time of year. (Metro)

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MDOT reminds drivers to slow down and watch for pedestrians
By ANNA EHRGOTT - Mississippi Department of Transportation
Fri,11/06/26-4:02PM , 1,242 Reads
JACKSON — As the days grow shorter and visibility decreases, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) wants to remind drivers of the importance of slowing down and watching out for pedestrians.
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Lipscomb, a first-time candidate, says, “These are not my first fights,” as she launches Secretary of State bid
By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Mon,11/09/26-1:32PM , 370 Reads 5,728 Statewide
Magnolia Tribune visits with former Deputy AG Whitney Lipscomb as she joins Shuwaski Young in the open seat race to succeed two-term Secretary of State Michael Watson.

Then there were two.
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Magnolia Mornings: November 10, 2026
By MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE STAFF
Tue,11/10/26-11:52AM , 197 Reads 2,692 Statewide
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion to start your day informed.
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Miss. Dept. of Education reports 24% drop in total absences during first months of 2026-2027 school year
By JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Mon,11/09/26-2:24PM , 269 Reads 4,542 Statewide
Drop in total absences attributed to the passage and implementation of SB 2103.
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Mid-decade redistricting didn’t work

President Donald Trump tried to deter a Democratic takeover of Congress by encouraging several Republican-controlled states to redraw their voting boundaries for the House of Representatives before the 2026 midterm elections.

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