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Below is an opinion column by Lesley Davis:
America is not lost. She is still right there, in the stands, wearing a jersey with her favorite Pirates’ name on the back. She is still right there in an outfielder from Mississippi who never forgot how to care for the people right in front of him.
By Lesley Davis - Magnolia Tribune on
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According to the Mississippi Development Authority, Canada is Mississippi’s third-largest trading partner, with exports totaling nearly $1.8 billion in 2025.
The Mississippi Development Authority announced Thursday that the agency is inviting Mississippi companies to join a state delegation led by MDA Executive Director Bill Cork at the 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference in June.
According to the MDA, Canada is Mississippi’s third-largest trading partner, with exports totaling nearly $1.8 billion in 2025.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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An additional 931 children were enrolled in Pre-K programs across Mississippi during the 2024-25 school year, bringing the total to 8,076. The Magnolia State now ranks 29th in the nation.
Enrollment within Mississippi’s state-funded 4-year-old Pre-K programs increased during the 2024-25 school year, moving the state’s national ranking in that area up two spots, from 31st to 29th.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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The Coast Congressmen say extending the jurisdiction of their states to match Texas and Florida would provide greater access to energy and marine resources in the Gulf of America while increasing state-level control.
Mississippi Congressman Mike Ezell (R) is joining with colleagues from Louisiana and Alabama to introduce legislation that seeks to expand three states’ offshore boundaries in the Gulf of America, bringing them in line with Texas and Florida.
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“Jackson should not be asked to carry the greatest risk without having the authority to govern the assets it owns,” said Mayor John Horhn.
The City of Jackson is asking a federal court to block the recently established water authority as signed into law by Governor Tate Reeves (R).
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
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Long before AlleyKat Ceramics opened its doors, Mary Martin was simply curious.
Have you ever found yourself in a back alley halfway across the world…surrounded by cats?
Mary Martin has.
Between Singapore street corners and Mississippi clay, that moment stuck. It followed her home to the Gulf Coast, where AlleyKat Ceramics in Gulfport is about discovery, not just making.
Long before AlleyKat Ceramics opened its doors, Mary was simply curious. Not formally trained. Not even convinced she could do it.
By Meredith Biesinger - Magnolia Tribune on
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“It’s a good option for people that don’t want to buy from Blue Cross Blue Shield or somebody that sells an individual policy that’s extremely high,” Commissioner Mike Chaney said.
During the 2026 legislative session, State Rep. Hank Zuber (R) brought forward HB 605 in an effort to create a state health insurance exchange within two years. The bill died in committee.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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The former north Mississippi lawmaker has picked up a key early endorsement from former Governor Phil Bryant, a former State Auditor himself who calls Bain “the real deal—a true conservative who shares our Mississippi values.”
Nick Bain has been planning a return to public office for well over a year. This week, the former north Mississippi State Representative is officially announcing a bid for State Auditor in the 2027 statewide election cycle.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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The group is affiliated with the Southern Poverty Law Center which the U.S. Department of Justice charged with fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering last week.
Mississippi’s 2nd District Congressman Bennie Thompson (D) was among a group of 10 incumbent Congressional Black Caucus members who received an endorsement from the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) Action Fund on Monday.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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Pictured is the front entrance of the James C. Kennedy Wellness Center in Charleston. (Photo special to The Sun-Sentinel)
CHARLESTON — When the Mississippi summer settles in, most folks know the routine: the heat drives everyone indoors, the day stretches long, and the best intentions to “get some exercise” tend to melt away along with the afternoon. Starting May 4, the James C. Kennedy Wellness Center is giving our community a better option.
By Catherine Moring - Executive Director, James C. Kennedy Wellness Center on
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JACKSON — Attorney General Lynn Fitch praised the passage into law of Senate Bill 2710, the centerpiece of her 2026 legislative agenda, which directly addresses gang violence plaguing communities across Mississippi by:
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RULEVILLE — Walter Murphey Sr. age 54, passed away Friday, April 10.
Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at New Jerusalem Baptist Church near Ruleville.
J Brown Community Funeral Services in Charleston had charge of arrangements.
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In reversing the Madison County Circuit Court, justices found that the former Governor had sufficiently stated a claim for defamation against the online media outlet.
The Mississippi Supreme Court revived former Governor Phil Bryant’s defamation lawsuit against Mississippi Today on Thursday. Justices said Bryant’s amended complaint in the lawsuits includes sufficient allegations of actual malice to move forward.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
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State Treasurer David McRae said other states that handle unclaimed money should consider similar protections.
Mississippi is gaining recognition in its efforts to put American citizens at the front of the line when reclaiming lost or forgotten funds.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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Research provided by SeaD Consulting shows deceptive practices continue to undermine consumer trust and harm American shrimpers in a third of restaurants tested.
A recent study on genetic testing reveals what researchers say is meaningful progress in the fight against restaurant menu mislabeling along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
SeaD Consulting’s latest report in April shows that increased awareness, public pressure, and continued testing are driving change in the labeling of seafood.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Roger Wicker:
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, says China remains the America’s top threat.
By Senator Roger Wicker on
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“The entire world knows the Callais decision has not yet been handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court. It is a decision that could (and in my view should) forever change the way we draw electoral maps,” Governor Tate Reeves said.
Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced Friday afternoon that 21 days after the U.S. Supreme Court issues its ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, he will call Mississippi lawmakers into a special session to address state Supreme Court redistricting.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Below is a religion column by Matt Friedeman:
Spiritual decline is not typically an overnight phenomenon. The life of devotion suffers when the “salt” of gracelessness poisons our foundation.
Heard a preacher lately talk about “ghost forests.”
By Matt Friedeman - Magnolia Tribune on
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Robert St. John says when you’re his age, travel makes you stop counting the days and just count the trips.
Seven weeks ago, I stood in snow 200 miles above the Arctic Circle in Tromso, Norway watching the sky turn green. Tomorrow I will stand on a cliff in the Algarve 200 miles above Africa, looking at the last stretch of the Atlantic before it runs east to Gibraltar.
In between was Tuscany, three groups, an Easter off, and a suitcase packed for three seasons in two months.
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