2 months ago
Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
The Southern Poverty Law Center plays an active role in Mississippi politics. Now, the Department of Justice alleges the left-wing group actually funded racial extremism to raise money from donors.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months ago
Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
The Southern Poverty Law Center plays an active role in Mississippi politics. Now, the Department of Justice alleges the left-wing group actually funded racial extremism to raise money from donors.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months ago
Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
The Southern Poverty Law Center plays an active role in Mississippi politics. Now, the Department of Justice alleges the left-wing group actually funded racial extremism to raise money from donors.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months ago
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
By Magnolia Tribune Staff on
2 months ago
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
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2 months ago
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
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2 months ago
JACKSON — This month, during National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month, Mississippi is confronting longstanding disparities in lung cancer outcomes by expanding access to early screening for those most at risk.
A new statewide effort focuses on increasing awareness of lung cancer screening among Black men and women ages 50-80 with a history of smoking.
By Janye Killelea - American Lung Association on
2 months ago
Charleston High School boys and girls track teams are pictured Tuesday, April 21, after sweeping the Class 2A North State championship titles. (Photo by LaDon Taylor)
For only the second time in school history, both the Charleston High School boys and girls track and field teams have won North State (north half) championships during the same season.
The only other time both CHS squads won north half titles in the same year was in 2023.
Both North State sweeps have occurred while Charleston competed in Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 2A.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
2 months ago
Charleston High School boys and girls track teams are pictured Tuesday, April 21, after sweeping the Class 2A North State championship titles. (Photo by LaDon Taylor)
For only the second time in school history, both the Charleston High School boys and girls track and field teams have won North State (north half) championships during the same season.
The only other time both CHS squads won north half titles in the same year was in 2023.
Both North State sweeps have occurred while Charleston competed in Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 2A.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
2 months ago
Mississippi’s top transportation official said Monday that the state is making significant progress in rebuilding and modernizing its infrastructure. More stable state funding is ensuring that federal money is no longer being left on the table.
Brad White, executive director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation, told the Stennis-Capitol Press Forum that the 2026 legislative session marked one of the most pro-transportation periods in decades, with lawmakers approving major investments and structural changes aimed at long-term stability.
By Wyatt Emmerich on
2 months ago
Mississippi’s top transportation official said Monday that the state is making significant progress in rebuilding and modernizing its infrastructure. More stable state funding is ensuring that federal money is no longer being left on the table.
Brad White, executive director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation, told the Stennis-Capitol Press Forum that the 2026 legislative session marked one of the most pro-transportation periods in decades, with lawmakers approving major investments and structural changes aimed at long-term stability.
By Wyatt Emmerich on
2 months ago
There’s something more to it than just music. It’s a true Mississippi experience.
Have you ever visited a place that instantly makes you slow down?
That place is Natchez.
And every year, for a few weeks, it sounds like something more.
By Meredith Biesinger - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months ago
There’s something more to it than just music. It’s a true Mississippi experience.
Have you ever visited a place that instantly makes you slow down?
That place is Natchez.
And every year, for a few weeks, it sounds like something more.
By Meredith Biesinger - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months ago
A Secretarial disaster designated by Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins makes farm operators in the affected counties eligible to be considered for Farm Service Agency emergency loan assistance.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently notified Governor Tate Reeves (R) that 21 counties in Mississippi have been designated as primary natural disaster areas due to recent drought conditions. Another 24 counties were listed among contiguous counties impacted by the disaster.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months ago
A Secretarial disaster designated by Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins makes farm operators in the affected counties eligible to be considered for Farm Service Agency emergency loan assistance.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently notified Governor Tate Reeves (R) that 21 counties in Mississippi have been designated as primary natural disaster areas due to recent drought conditions. Another 24 counties were listed among contiguous counties impacted by the disaster.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months ago
A Secretarial disaster designated by Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins makes farm operators in the affected counties eligible to be considered for Farm Service Agency emergency loan assistance.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently notified Governor Tate Reeves (R) that 21 counties in Mississippi have been designated as primary natural disaster areas due to recent drought conditions. Another 24 counties were listed among contiguous counties impacted by the disaster.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months ago
“I am not for giving your money away to any entity that has wasted millions on lawyer fees that could have been spent on infrastructure improvements – especially if that lawsuit is against the state of Mississippi,” Governor Tate Reeves said.
Governor Tate Reeves (R) partially vetoed a funding bill that included monies for the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority last week as a lawsuit over control of the state’s largest airport continues.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months ago
“I am not for giving your money away to any entity that has wasted millions on lawyer fees that could have been spent on infrastructure improvements – especially if that lawsuit is against the state of Mississippi,” Governor Tate Reeves said.
Governor Tate Reeves (R) partially vetoed a funding bill that included monies for the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority last week as a lawsuit over control of the state’s largest airport continues.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months ago
“I am not for giving your money away to any entity that has wasted millions on lawyer fees that could have been spent on infrastructure improvements – especially if that lawsuit is against the state of Mississippi,” Governor Tate Reeves said.
Governor Tate Reeves (R) partially vetoed a funding bill that included monies for the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority last week as a lawsuit over control of the state’s largest airport continues.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months ago
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In Mississippi
1. Former USM President Thames dies
Dr. Shelby Freland Thames, the eighth president of The University of Southern Mississippi and an accomplished research scientist and respected academic leader, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026.
By Magnolia Tribune Staff on
