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With regards to “One Street/2,000 Residents” I’m reminded that vast problems are not solved with half-vast solutions. Jackson needs wins, and perhaps “One Street” or “One Lake” will provide a win. But even if successful, neither project offers a vast solution to Jackson’s vast problems.
The real drivers of Jackson’s future are the growth of UMMC, Baptist, the VA, and Merit hospitals; the expansion of the Jackson State campus; and sustained private-sector investment from companies like Amazon and Entergy.
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Energy is the big story so far in 2026. First was the military incursion to snatch and extract Venezuelan President Maduro on 3 January and subsequent plans to control and redirect the flow of Venezuelan crude from China to U.S. refineries.
On 28 February the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran. The Strait of Hormuz was closed two days later. That changed everything. Not surprisingly that has rattled financial markets in a manner rarely seen. Shutting off 20% of the world’s oil, gas, LNG and fertilizer dislocates critical supply chains across the globe.
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While State Defender André de Gruy said this year’s appropriation “wasn’t bad,” two line items came up short.
The Mississippi Office of the State Public Defender received a slight bump in funding for the upcoming Fiscal year 2027, with the office’s budget increasing by 2.7% over last year.
The office, which defends the Magnolia State’s indigent defendants, will receive $5.4 million for the new fiscal year which starts July 1.
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The Democrats want more funding for HBCUs, teacher pay, childcare, and more, while also promoting the need for the restoration of the ballot initiative process.
Members of the Democratic Party in the Mississippi Legislature called a press conference Thursday just prior to sine die of the 2026 Legislative session to outline issues they believe need more attention.
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“The risk of loss which could exceed $1 billion in much-needed funding to improve rural healthcare is too great, and I am compelled to veto Senate Bill 2477 at this time,” Governor Tate Reeves said.
Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced Thursday that he had vetoed SB 2477, legislation authored by State Senator Hob Bryan (D) that would have added requirements to the spending of funds through the Rural Health Transformation Program.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
With the Senate saying the bill’s demise is “neither conservative nor good government,” the House contends that that Senate continues to believe “a one-size-fits-all approach” for local governments is the answer.
A legislative measure to reform the state’s juvenile justice court system died Wednesday after the Senate voted to continue working on the bill, unaware that the House had adjourned for the day.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety will begin consolidating its 11 units into 4 come July. See how the new state agency will be structured.
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is scheduled to consolidate its offices in July, pending the signature of Governor Tate Reeves (R).
The department has been examining consolidating its eleven units down to four for some time, DPS Public Relations Specialist Bailey Martin told Magnolia Tribune earlier this week.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
Efforts to restrict social media and cell phone use during class time are expected to return next session, with one lawmaker even considering a state tax on social media companies.
Bills that would have restricted the use of cell phones by public school students during instructional hours did not make it through the legislative process again this session.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
The program is designed to help cities and counties bridge financial gaps while awaiting federal reimbursement from FEMA. Local governments will be assessed a 3% interest rate for expended funds not approved by FEMA.
Governor Tate Reeves (R) has signed legislation into law creating the “Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program” after lawmakers made adjustments to the measure following a veto of an earlier attempt at establishing the program last month.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
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Starkville bans kratom
WCBI reports that kratom was banned in Starkville this week.
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Hosemann recapped the 2026 legislative session on Friday as members headed home, at least for now. He touted education reforms including the teacher pay raise and changes to PERS among lawmakers’ achievements.
“It was a very good year,” Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R) said of the 2026 legislative session on Friday as members headed home, at least for now.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Below is a religion column by Matt Friedeman:
The bodies of the saints around Jesus’ tomb were changed – from death to life. Just like your life and mine will be, when we recognize the Resurrected Christ for who He really is.
Athanasius: “…by Christ death was destroyed.”
Augustine: “…what the new creature… hopes for regarding itself, it has already in Christ.”
John Wesley: “Christ has risen: therefore rise in the image of God.”
John Calvin: “…his resurrection is the ground-work and pledge of ours.”
By Matt Friedeman - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
The outpatient physical rehabilitation clinic will be closing within 15 days as a part of a layoff of 86 employees at Greenwood Leflore Hospital. A limited staff of physical therapists will remain on staff during that time while patients transition to other physical therapy clinics in the area.
Financially teetering Greenwood Leflore Hospital is laying off 86 employees and eliminating four more of its services in the hopes of surviving long enough to be taken over by another operator.
By Brent Maze - The Greenwood Commonwealth on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Layne Bruce, president of the Mississippi Press Association, sent me an email reminding me that Thursday, April 9, is Local News Day.
Attached to the email were various documents advising me on how to promote the value of local news to our readers.
One message states, “It’s Local News Day — a national day of action to uplift the local journalism that keeps our communities connected, informed and strong. You already know how much local news matters. Today, we’re asking you to help spread the word.”
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Spring Flowers
By Felder Rushing
Ever wonder if there are any flowers for a small space with grim growing conditions, that are nearly impossible to ignore to death? There actually are some that don’t include the word “plastic.”
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SSRC researchers at MSU study shifts in cancer mortality
STARKVILLE, Miss.—In 1991, the U.S. experienced a significant shift in cancer death rates, as for the first time, deaths began a steady decline that continues to the present day. Researchers at Mississippi State University’s Social Science Research Center, in partnership with scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, examined this decline to identify where and who benefited the most from this dramatic improvement.
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Specialty crops short
course set for May 7
By Susan Collins-Smith
MSU Extension Service
RAYMOND, Miss. -- Commercial fruit and vegetable producers will have an opportunity to learn more about producing these specialty crops during an upcoming short course.
The Mississippi State University Extension Service will host the Specialty Crop Short Course May 7 in Raymond at the Central Mississippi Research and Extension Center. The short course is open to current producers and those who are interested in growing specialty crops.
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MSU among SEC schools to offer fall honors course examining college athletics
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Judy and Bobby Shackouls Honors College students at Mississippi State University now can register for a new and innovative fall course, The Future of College Athletics.
A Southeastern Conference-powered collaboration among 10 universities, the hybrid format course will offer undergraduate students insight into current college athletics challenges at the campus level and across the conference.
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Mississippi State awarded $100,000 Regions Foundation grant fueling high-impact entrepreneurship programs
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach is expanding support for aspiring entrepreneurs thanks to a grant from the Regions Foundation.
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