2 months 3 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
No one should shed a tear over the fall of Nicolás Maduro, the illegitimate dictator who destroyed Venezuela. The once great nation is, perhaps, the greatest modern example of communism’s persistent failure.
On Friday, New York’s new communist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, vowed to replace the “frigidity of rugged individualism” with the “warmth of collectivism.”
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
No one should shed a tear over the fall of Nicolás Maduro, the illegitimate dictator who destroyed Venezuela. The once great nation is, perhaps, the greatest modern example of communism’s persistent failure.
On Friday, New York’s new communist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, vowed to replace the “frigidity of rugged individualism” with the “warmth of collectivism.”
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
No one should shed a tear over the fall of Nicolás Maduro, the illegitimate dictator who destroyed Venezuela. The once great nation is, perhaps, the greatest modern example of communism’s persistent failure.
On Friday, New York’s new communist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, vowed to replace the “frigidity of rugged individualism” with the “warmth of collectivism.”
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
It is anticipated that another attempt at creating a standalone Department of Tourism will occur during the 2026 legislative session.
The Mississippi Tourism Advertising Fund received $15.1 million in revenues in the 2025 fiscal year, an increase of $440,000 over the prior year.
Of that, the Mississippi Development Authority expended nearly $13.5 million to promote tourism in Mississippi.
That was the word from the latest report from the Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review, or PEER.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
It is anticipated that another attempt at creating a standalone Department of Tourism will occur during the 2026 legislative session.
The Mississippi Tourism Advertising Fund received $15.1 million in revenues in the 2025 fiscal year, an increase of $440,000 over the prior year.
Of that, the Mississippi Development Authority expended nearly $13.5 million to promote tourism in Mississippi.
That was the word from the latest report from the Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review, or PEER.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
It is anticipated that another attempt at creating a standalone Department of Tourism will occur during the 2026 legislative session.
The Mississippi Tourism Advertising Fund received $15.1 million in revenues in the 2025 fiscal year, an increase of $440,000 over the prior year.
Of that, the Mississippi Development Authority expended nearly $13.5 million to promote tourism in Mississippi.
That was the word from the latest report from the Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review, or PEER.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
The business leaders reminded lawmakers that Mississippi now finds itself surrounded by states that have embraced robust school choice programs.
Legislators in the Mississippi House of Representatives arrived at the Capitol Wednesday to find a letter from 101 business leaders from across the Magnolia State urging them to take bold action this session and seize the moment to expand education freedom for every child.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
The business leaders reminded lawmakers that Mississippi now finds itself surrounded by states that have embraced robust school choice programs.
Legislators in the Mississippi House of Representatives arrived at the Capitol Wednesday to find a letter from 101 business leaders from across the Magnolia State urging them to take bold action this session and seize the moment to expand education freedom for every child.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
The business leaders reminded lawmakers that Mississippi now finds itself surrounded by states that have embraced robust school choice programs.
Legislators in the Mississippi House of Representatives arrived at the Capitol Wednesday to find a letter from 101 business leaders from across the Magnolia State urging them to take bold action this session and seize the moment to expand education freedom for every child.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
With school choice being pushed by the Trump White House, Mississippi senators should think twice about relying on empty leftist rhetoric like “no public money for private schools” in opposition
School choice will be the number one issue in Mississippi this legislative session. Combatants should be prepared for a no holds barred fight, complete with idiotic talking points and scare tactics.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
With school choice being pushed by the Trump White House, Mississippi senators should think twice about relying on empty leftist rhetoric like “no public money for private schools” in opposition
School choice will be the number one issue in Mississippi this legislative session. Combatants should be prepared for a no holds barred fight, complete with idiotic talking points and scare tactics.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
With school choice being pushed by the Trump White House, Mississippi senators should think twice about relying on empty leftist rhetoric like “no public money for private schools” in opposition
School choice will be the number one issue in Mississippi this legislative session. Combatants should be prepared for a no holds barred fight, complete with idiotic talking points and scare tactics.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Mississippi Writers Guild’s two decades stand as a testament to the power of grassroots creativity, not driven by money or fame, something common among writers across Mississippi.
By Richelle Putnam - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Mississippi Writers Guild’s two decades stand as a testament to the power of grassroots creativity, not driven by money or fame, something common among writers across Mississippi.
By Richelle Putnam - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
State Senator Daniel Sparks explained on the floor that the PERS unfunded liability is about $26 billion, $6 billion of which has been added since 2020.
The Mississippi Senate passed legislation transferring $1 billion over 11 years from the state’s Capital Expense Fund to the Public Employees’ Retirement System, or PERS, in an effort to buoy the system.
A unanimous vote came after 30 minutes of debate Wednesday.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
State Senator Daniel Sparks explained on the floor that the PERS unfunded liability is about $26 billion, $6 billion of which has been added since 2020.
The Mississippi Senate passed legislation transferring $1 billion over 11 years from the state’s Capital Expense Fund to the Public Employees’ Retirement System, or PERS, in an effort to buoy the system.
A unanimous vote came after 30 minutes of debate Wednesday.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Jewish Clarksdale residents and other members of the community discussed their thoughts and feelings after a fire was set to Beth Israel Congregation in northeast Jackson on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 10.
Spencer Pittman, 19, a former Coahoma Community College baseball player and Madison resident, has been charged with arson for allegedly setting the congregation on fire.
By JOSH TROY/PUBLISHER on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Jewish Clarksdale residents and other members of the community discussed their thoughts and feelings after a fire was set to Beth Israel Congregation in northeast Jackson on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 10.
Spencer Pittman, 19, a former Coahoma Community College baseball player and Madison resident, has been charged with arson for allegedly setting the congregation on fire.
By JOSH TROY/PUBLISHER on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Jewish Clarksdale residents and other members of the community discussed their thoughts and feelings after a fire was set to Beth Israel Congregation in northeast Jackson on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 10.
Spencer Pittman, 19, a former Coahoma Community College baseball player and Madison resident, has been charged with arson for allegedly setting the congregation on fire.
By JOSH TROY/PUBLISHER on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Jewish Clarksdale residents and other members of the community discussed their thoughts and feelings after a fire was set to Beth Israel Congregation in northeast Jackson on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 10.
Spencer Pittman, 19, a former Coahoma Community College baseball player and Madison resident, has been charged with arson for allegedly setting the congregation on fire.
By JOSH TROY/PUBLISHER on
