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DC  |  Fatima Hussein, Associated Press  • 
June 9, 2026

After long waits at the Social Security Administration, its chief says things are getting better

Frank Bisignano plans to tout a 75% reduction in phone wait times and a 50% increase in people served. 
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
June 9, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: June 9, 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 9, 2026

With utmost patience

May others look at you and see not just the wonders He works in your life but also your utmost patience through trial and the power of His Spirit as you submit to the truth of His word.

Opinion

Opinion  |  Hunter Estes  • 
June 2, 2026

Mississippi needs the success sequence

Perhaps the single best thing a Mississippi child can have in life is a loving mother and father who are married and present. That makes all the difference.
Opinion  |  Haley Fisackerly  • 
June 1, 2026

Two billion reasons why Mississippi and Entergy are proving data centers can provide power customers real savings

The Magnolia State is showing how high tech and households can thrive on the same power grid, improving the lives of Mississippians today and for generations to come.
Opinion  |  Kelley Williams  • 
June 1, 2026

Blissful ignorance vs. mistakes of omission

The Mississippi River tried to change course to the Atchafalaya in 1973. It almost did.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stopped it. A course change is inevitable. It will leave plants and refineries stranded on a saltwater estuary.  
Opinion  |  Merle Flowers  • 
June 1, 2026

Mississippi businesses deserve relief from credit card swipe fees

Consumers continue to feel the burden as small businesses are forced to raise the prices of their goods and services just to keep pace with rising expenses like swipe fees.

Business

Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
May 11, 2026

Lockers Manufacturing announces $9.7 million expansion in Batesville

Lockers Manufacturing CEO Keith Dunham said the company is well positioned to continue to make customized best-in-class locker products in the USA for decades to come.

Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
April 23, 2026

Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference

According to the Mississippi Development Authority, Canada is Mississippi’s third-largest trading partner, with exports totaling nearly $1.8 billion in 2025.
Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
April 22, 2026

Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus

“This project reinforces our role in powering the digital systems that are shaping our future,” said Governor Tate Reeves.

Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
April 17, 2026

Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores

Walmart has invested over $379 million in Mississippi over the past five years to upgrade its stores.

News  |  Frank Corder  • 
June 5, 2026

Mississippi’s back-to-school sales tax holiday set for July 10-12

Parents can stock up on their child’s school supplies and wardrobe while saving money during the tax holiday.
Economy  |  Paul Wiseman, Associated Press  • 
June 5, 2026

Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as U.S. job market shows resilience despite Iran war

The drop in immigrants and rising Baby Boomer retirements mean that fewer people are competing for work. As a result, the so-called break-even point — the number of new jobs required to keep the unemployment rate stable — has likely dropped to near zero, from the 155,000 new jobs per month that was typical two or three years ago, according to a Federal Reserve report.