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Opinion  |  Russ Latino  • 
January 17, 2025

House plan to eliminate income tax paints big vision, leaves big questions for Senate

The Mississippi House voted 88-24 on a comprehensive tax plan that aims to eliminate the state income tax. Now, the State Senate must grapple with big questions about cost, timing, and impact.

News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 17, 2025

Magnolia Mornings: January 17, 2025

Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion to start your day informed.
Culture  |  Susan Marquez  • 
January 17, 2025

Local dancer to perform with Chattanooga Ballet during regional tour stop in Jackson

Madison native Mary Kate Shearer, who trained with Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet, is excited to return home for the performance.

Opinion

Opinion  |  James McHale  • 
January 6, 2025

A modern MTAG for a stronger Mississippi workforce

MTAG was designed to help residents afford education beyond high school, but in its current form MTAG explicitly excludes many students.
Opinion  |  Bill Crawford  • 
January 6, 2025

Legislators focus on $7 billion but will spend $28 billion

Welcome to the complex multiverse of government finance, writes columnist Bill Crawford.
Opinion  |  Russ Latino  • 
January 5, 2025

Rediscovering gratitude in the New Year

We live in an age of negativity. Many pine for days gone by. Still, by almost every objective measure, Americans are more prosperous, with greater longevity and more opportunities than ever before.

Opinion  |  Ashby Foote  • 
January 2, 2025

DOGE and the ghost of Ike

‘The Department of Government Efficiency’ has more opportunities than just reducing debt, headcount and spending. A big upside opportunity is taking on unchecked regulations.

Business

Business  |  Lynne Jeter  • 
January 7, 2025

Governor Reeves to sign AI executive order Wednesday

States across the country are moving to establish a framework for the responsible use and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies within state government, while also balancing innovation with ethical standards and public accountability.
Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
December 16, 2024

Stark Aerospace adding nearly 100 jobs in Columbus to support new U.S. Navy contract

The company is investing over $21 million to expand their operations in Mississippi.
Business  |  Lynne Jeter  • 
December 11, 2024

Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network awarded $7.1 Million in RESTORE funding

A top priority for the funds is establishing the MAIN AI Hub on the Gulf Coast.
Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
December 10, 2024

DeLisle announced as site for new PCC GulfChem plant

The German company plans to invest $540 million in the project with construction scheduled to start in 2026.
Faith  |  C.H. Spurgeon  • 
January 15, 2025

Nearer to God

Aspire to a higher, a nobler, a fuller life.
News  |  Russ Latino  • 
January 14, 2025

Mr. Snyder goes to Washington? Former state Medicaid chief in line to head program for Trump

Drew Snyder served a lengthy, successful tenure as Mississippi Medicaid’s Executive Director. On Tuesday, Politico reported he was expected to lead the Medicaid program nationally under the incoming Trump administration.