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1. Pascagoula expands smoking restrictions to include cannabis, vaping
The City of Pascagoula updated its anti-smoking ordinance this week to include the use of cannabis and vaping as forms of smoking.
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This is the second in a series celebrating the culture bearers in our state. These are the painters, planners, policymakers, and patrons who diligently and passionately work to protect, preserve, and raise the cultural aspects that define a community.
By Susan Marquez - Magnolia Tribune on
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State Senator Angela Turner-Ford attempted to include diapers in the state’s Second Amendment Sales Tax holiday, saying it would benefit “multiple demographics.”
A Senate debate Tuesday about exempting retail sales of firearm safes during the annual Mississippi Second Amendment Sales Tax Weekend holiday ended up being more about diapers.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
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Only 9 of the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Advisory Board’s 15 recommended projects made the final list of 19 approved by lawmakers. See what made the cut.
Lawmakers have agreed on $41.1 million in spending from the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. The funds are part of the BP Oil Spill settlement received by the state of Mississippi.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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Below is an opinion column by Hunter Estes:
The law enforcement surge helps make North Mississippi safer by getting criminals off the streets before they can ever even get to the Magnolia State.
President Trump was in Memphis last week and not just to celebrate Elvis and visit Graceland, which he also did.
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The project is bringing a mix of residential, hospitality, retail, and public spaces designed to create a vibrant, walkable destination along the Mississippi Coast city’s waterfront corridor.
Developers and city leaders recently broke ground on a $105 million Gulfport Town Center development on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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The purpose for the reimbursement plan is to enhance the medical readiness of and retain qualified personnel in the Mississippi National Guard.
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R) took to social media Monday to mark the passage of SB 2018, a measure that reimburses active members of the Mississippi National Guard for the cost of premiums for TRICARE Reserve Select health care plans.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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“It’s a crying shame the Senate did not even come up with a proposal but decided to wait and cross their fingers hoping everything will work out,” State Rep. Hank Zuber said Tuesday morning.
Efforts proposed by the Mississippi House to temporarily allow liquor stores, restaurants and casinos to bypass the state’s backlogged Alcoholic Beverage Control have died in conference.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
HB 1662 would create a rebuttable presumption of joint custody of children in divorces. It’s about time. The law should start valuing the role dads play. Children need both parents.
In Mississippi, child custody decisions are supposed to begin and end with one principle — the best interest of the child. That standard comes from the Mississippi Supreme Court decision in Albright v. Albright. That case requires judges to weigh a dozen factors to reach a fair outcome.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
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Speaker White said late Monday that the intent is to give lawmakers more time to address last-minute issues should there be agreement to do so or should the governor call a special session.
Mississippi lawmakers have agreed to a resolution to extend the 2026 regular session “on paper” to April 15, nearly two weeks after the initial sine die date which was set for this Sunday.
The state constitution requires that if the session is to be extended, it must be extended for 30 days.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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NatureFEST!” Returns on April 11 with a Full Day of Wild Fun
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“I am disappointed, but this is the second year we’ve [the Senate] advanced this legislation; sometimes it takes years to get things done,” said State Senator Rod Hickman (D), the bill’s author.
A bill to test Mississippi inmates for dyslexia died on the legislative calendar Friday, the second year the legislation failed to advance to the governor’s desk.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
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State Senator Lane Taylor believes the bill could help struggling rural hospitals as many are facing financial hardships.
Rural hospitals could see donations coming their way after the Mississippi Senate passed a conference report Monday morning, giving tax breaks to donors.
The bill, which also passed the House of Representative, now heads to the desk of Governor Tate Reeves (R).
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
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Secretary of State Michael Watson’s statewide name ID and his $2.5 million cash on hand make him the immediate frontrunner for the seat.
Two-term Secretary of State Michael Watson (R) walked into the Hilton Garden Inn in Pascagoula Tuesday morning and announced he is running for Lieutenant Governor in the 2027 statewide elections. Applause and cheers arose from the hometown crowd filled with family, friends, local government officials and media.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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The federal government will place a one-time contribution of $1,000 into an account for Americans born between 2025 through 2028. U.S. Senator Roger Wicker said the accounts are a game changer for the upcoming generation.
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R) was in Jackson on Tuesday explaining the benefits of a federal program that encourages parents to start savings accounts for their newborns to ensure a brighter tomorrow.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
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The Senate Armed Services Chairman said Tuesday that Iran has been the worst actor on the world stage when it comes to state-sponsored terrorism that the world has ever seen.
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said Tuesday was a “very consequential day” in the conflict of Iran, when asked about President Donald Trump’s deadline for the country to accept terms for a cease-fire.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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Dear Editor:
I have found the back-and- forth between Robert Wise and Peter Gilderson interesting, but I'm compelled to address Mr. Gilderson. It must be cozy living in his world of denial...nothing to fear! He recently countered that he had listed 11 "achievements" of Trump's, so I wish to counter those:
By Walterine Odom on
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Below is an opinion column by Sid Salter:
Policymakers, bureaucrats, and consultants are trained to view AI outputs skeptically, but voters are expected to use the same tools without help.
By Sid Salter - Contributing Columnist on
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Portrait painting is about attention, and Bouldin knew this. But place was just as important to him in all this work, even when he painted national figures.
By Richelle Putnam - Magnolia Tribune on
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Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
COVID money masked the true cost of Mississippi’s Medicaid program. Now reserves are depleted and the budget is exploding. Mississippi dodged a bullet when Medicaid expansion efforts failed.
Mississippi lawmakers scrambled this session to plug a Medicaid budget hole. The Division of Medicaid sought $390 million more from the state for FY2027 to cover the existing population of recipients.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
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