2 months 3 weeks ago
Senate Appropriations chairman Briggs Hopson said there is a “general agreement” between House and Senate conferees on many of the bills. It remains to be seen what comes of education funding, teacher pay raises, PERS reforms and Medicaid spending.
Mississippi appropriators are hammering out the state budget as the 2026 regular legislative session nears its end.
The Fiscal Year 2027 estimated state budget is nearly $7.4 billion, up slightly from $7.3 billion in FY 2026.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
In Mississippi
1. IRS offering free tax help in Mississippi
The Internal Revenue Service announced that special Saturday hours will be available over the next few months at select Taxpayer Assistance Centers across the country, including Mississippi.
By Magnolia Tribune Staff on
2 months 3 weeks ago
The participants in the Viking 10k and 5k begin their race in downtown Greenwood.
, Runners take off from the Front Street starting line of the Viking Half Marathon race Saturday while braving windy, 46-degree conditions.
, Aaron Ford of Saltillo was the winner of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday.
, Frank Holiman of Carrollton won the Viking 5k race.
, Aaron Ford, left, crosses the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon on Saturday, while shouting encouragement at Archer Russell, another participant competing in the 10K.
As Aaron Ford neared the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday morning, his focus was on encouraging other runners.
“Finish strong!” he yelled to Archer Russell, a participant in the 10K race who was just ahead.
Ford, a 43-year-old from Saltillo, finished first in the half marathon with a time of 1 hour, 27 minutes and 55 seconds. He is a physical therapist operating a clinic in Tupelo.
By Taylor Thompson on
2 months 3 weeks ago
A fire, shown here on Friday, has expanded to over 3,000 acres in Carroll County between Coila and Vaiden.
Updated at 2 p.m. with information from the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves issued a statement Saturday morning stating that the size of the fire in Carroll County has increased to 3,000 acres and has forced the evacuations along three county roads.
Published on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Residents were evacuated from 10 Carroll County homes Friday because of a fire that covered 2,400 acres.
A fire blazing through more than 2,000 acres in Carroll County led to evacuations from 10 homes Friday, a state fire official said Friday afternoon.
Residents of homes on County Roads 163, 218 and 360 were being evacuated, Chris Burnham with the Mississippi Forestry Commission said just before 5 p.m. Friday.
The fire encompassed 2,400 acres, an increase of 600 acres from what Burnham had reported at 4:10 p.m. Friday, when 45% of the blaze was contained.
By GERARD EDIC on
2 months 3 weeks ago
The guest speaker for the Charleston Rotary Club on March 18 was Shyerra Truly, Charleston High School student of the month for March. Truly, who serves as an officer for numerous academic groups at CHS, discussed that after graduation, she plans to pursue a career in the medical field at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Pictured with Truly are Rotarian Ray Clolinger, left, and CHS Principal Eric Rice. (Photo by Dana Clolinger)
Published on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Pictured are some of the members of the Charleston High School flag football team, shown Thursday, March 26, at Southaven High School.
The Charleston High School flag football team defeated Aberdeen's girls 14-0 in a game played Thursday at Southaven High School.
"It was a great experience and was really fun for the girls and the coaches, too," said East Tallahatchie School District Athletic Director LaDon Taylor.
This was the first flag football game for Charleston High, which added the sport this spring.
Taylor said the Lady Tigers team is comprised of 18 girls, coached by Delila Nakaidinae and Christopher Suggs.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
2 months 3 weeks ago
(Art courtesy of Pixabay, Drake Nickels / U.S. Marine Corps)
Outdoor burning should not be attempted on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service in Memphis, which has issued a "Red Flag Warning" due to extremely dangerous fire weather conditions that are likely to cause any developing wildfires to spread rapidly.
The warning is in effect for Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. for most of Mississippi, including the local counties of Grenada, Lafayette, Leflore, Panola, Quitman, Sunflower, Tallahatchie and Yalobusha.
Published on
2 months 3 weeks ago
(Art courtesy of Pixabay, Drake Nickels / U.S. Marine Corps)
Outdoor burning should not be attempted on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service in Memphis, which has issued a "Red Flag Warning" due to extremely dangerous fire weather conditions that are likely to cause any developing wildfires to spread rapidly.
The warning is in effect for Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. for most of Mississippi, including the local counties of Grenada, Lafayette, Leflore, Panola, Quitman, Sunflower, Tallahatchie and Yalobusha.
Published on
2 months 4 weeks ago
Creating a beautiful indoor garden while keeping your furry friends safe requires careful plant selection. There are many common houseplants that can be toxic to cats and dogs, but with the proper knowledge, you can enjoy both plants and pets.
By James L. Cummins on
2 months 4 weeks ago
Pictured above are some of the members of Vibrant Church, located in Columbus, who recently paired up with First Presbyterian Church in Charleston to clear, cut and move ice storm tree debris from around the driveways and yards of more than 10 homes in the Charleston area. The Vibrant Church workers arrived with equipment, chain saws and “a willingness to share their love of Christ to our community and to serve and provide much needed help to these homeowners,” according to Charleston First Presbyterian Church member Elaine Venable, one of the local volunteers for the project.
Published on
2 months 4 weeks ago
Warm and pleasant greetings to all. We hope you are enjoying a good week.
The beginning of last week, workers were nearby and in our community cutting and piling limbs and digging out ditches. This improvement project is, of course, the result of the recent ice storm. Individual residents are still cleaning personal property while the lawn mowers begin with the first cuttings and trimmings.
It’s the mud-nesting barn swallow that comes before spring officially starts and christens the garage with pellets mixed to build nests in queer places!
By MELBA TAYLOR on
2 months 4 weeks ago
JACKSON — Spring, which began March 20, serves as a good reminder to maintain your home to avoid an insurance claim.
“Your homeowners or renters’ policy can protect you against any damage you may find, so check your policy and talk to your insurance agent. Cleaning out gutters, checking for dead trees, and looking for fire hazards are just some of the tasks to be done inside and outside of your home,” said Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney.
Outside your home:
• Check your roof for broken or missing shingles. Replace shingles to avoid leaks.
By Beth Reiss - Communications Director, Mississippi Insurance Department on
2 months 4 weeks ago
I have been a Southern Baptist for as many years as I am old, and it’s just way too late to change my road now.
My mother and daddy were Baptist, but she called herself a “hard-shelled” Baptist. I was raised in one of these churches and they were somewhat of different beliefs and actions than what I have grown accustomed to now.
By Peggy Sims on
2 months 4 weeks ago
Saturday March 28
CHS track will honor Craig Walker
The Charleston High School track surface will be dedicated in honor of Coach Craig Walker of Charleston during a ceremony that gets underway at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 28. The dedication, according to organizers, is “In recognition of his unwavering dedication, commitment, and lasting impact on generations of student-athletes.”
Sunday March 29
Frierson Chapel sets pre-Easter event
Published on
2 months 4 weeks ago
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
In Mississippi
Nine “No Kings” protests planned in Mississippi this Saturday
The progressive left’s “No Kings” protests are back for another round of demonstrations this weekend across the nation, with nine such protests planned from the Coast to the Tennessee state line.
By Magnolia Tribune Staff on
2 months 4 weeks ago
Researchers say the center will be the first of its kind in the nation.
The University of Mississippi on Monday announced the upcoming launch of its new Center on Collegiate Gambling, which researchers describe as the “first of its kind in the nation” amid rising national concern about betting on collegiate sports.
By Michael Goldberg - Mississippi Today on
2 months 4 weeks ago
Photo by Clay McFerrin, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Volunteer Charleston firefighters direct a water hose at a brush fire near Charleston Cemetery Thursday afternoon.
The Charleston Fire Department was dispatched shortly before 1 p.m. to a fire that had jumped a gravel road on the east side of Charleston Cemetery and was threatening several residences not far from Charleston Middle School.
A fire was deliberately set at the cemetery to burn off some tree limbs and other vegetative storm debris along a boundary fence, according to a caretaker at the scene, who said the wind had picked up and caused the fire to spread across the gravel road.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
2 months 4 weeks ago
The Mississippi Center for Public Policy (MCPP) and Bigger Pie hosted British author and science writer Matt Ridley for a special luncheon on Thursday, March 19, bringing together policymakers, business leaders, and community members for a discussion on energy, innovation, and economic growth.
Ridley delivered an optimistic, data-driven presentation highlighting the critical role of free markets, innovation, and abundant energy in advancing human prosperity.
By Douglas Carswell - Mississippi Center for Public Policy on
2 months 4 weeks ago
K.J. Willis, left, and Mike Steele battle during the March 23 episode of The Voice on NBC. (Photo by Griffin Nagel/NBC)
It might not have been a slam dunk, but Tutwiler native and Clarksdale resident Mike Steele has advanced in the reality TV music competition,
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
Checked
2 hours 46 minutes ago
Subscribe to Daily Recap TAL feed
