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Opinion  |  Hunter Estes  • 
June 19, 2026

Mississippians with Down syndrome are worth defending

A popular YouTuber and his wife recently aborted their child who had Down syndrome. Hunter Estes says thankfully, Mississippi recognizes the basic humanity of these children and all children.
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
June 19, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: June 19, 2026

Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion to start your day informed.
Faith  |  Alistair Begg  • 
June 19, 2026

Why the delay?

The kingdom that first arrived with its King in the past will fully come in all its perfection and glory in the future.

Opinion

Opinion  |  Ashby Foote  • 
June 11, 2026

A Jackson data center: Threat or opportunity?

Jackson City Councilman Ashby Foote says the consideration of a data center in the capital city is an important topic worthy of calm and rational discussion.
Opinion  |  Andy Gipson  • 
June 10, 2026

Working with the Trump administration to eliminate welfare fraud

Commissioner of Agriculture Andy Gipson says until recently, Mississippi’s SNAP error rate didn’t cause welfare bureaucrats much concern. But President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Act changed that.

Opinion  |  Sid Salter  • 
June 10, 2026

Legislature should heed Rep. Price Wallace’s effort to revive the ballot initiative process

Wallace believed that Mississippi voters should have the right to bypass the Legislature and put their own stamp on changing state laws when and if the Legislature fails to be responsive.
Opinion  |  Kelley Williams  • 
June 8, 2026

What the Corps understands but you don’t 

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers caused Mudberg, a sediment plug in the Mississippi River that reduces the river’s discharge to the Gulf and makes floods inside the levees higher, longer, and more destructive. 

Business

Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
June 8, 2026

EVE Energy makes U.S. Dept. of War’s roster of “Chinese military companies”

EVE Energy is the technology partner in the nearly $2 billion joint venture that established Amplify Cell Technologies. Mississippi lawmakers approved incentives for what was referred to as “Project Poppy” in January 2024.
Business  |  Daniel Tyson  • 
May 20, 2026

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

“When a company needs something built, and built right, they are choosing Mississippi,” said Governor Tate Reeves.
Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
May 14, 2026

Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville

The Mississippi Development Authority said the company is investing $80 million into the project with an eye on creating 50 jobs at its new Fusible PVC Pipe plant.
Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
May 12, 2026

M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council

“Community banking has always been close to my heart, and I’m proud to represent the voices of the clients, small businesses, and communities we serve every day,” said Clayton Legear, Chairman and CEO of Merchants & Marine Bancorp.
Faith  |  Alistair Begg  • 
June 17, 2026

The true prophetic voice

Our churches, and our nation and world, need those who have the courage to speak truth, even if it brings mockery and rejection.
News  |  Jeremy Pittari  • 
June 16, 2026

Credit union CEO, state employee sued for allegedly embezzling over $90 million

When reached for comment, the Mississippi Department of Insurance confirmed that Chad Bridges has been placed on administrative leave.