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News  |  Clara Turnage  • 
June 22, 2026

Ole Miss researchers review emerging tools for global food security

Biologists study ways to increase food production for a growing world.
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
June 22, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: June 22, 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 22, 2026

Majestic surrender

In His combination of willing surrender and divine authority Christ took the next step toward the cross, where His sacrifice won our salvation.

Opinion

Opinion  |  Sid Salter  • 
June 17, 2026

State Supreme Court holds firm in seeking justice for Quitman County family in 1990

The Parker family’s odyssey merges with an unspeakable crime, an ineffective and frustrating legal system, and the slow march of time in the appeals process.
Opinion  |  Roger Wicker  • 
June 12, 2026

Wicker: Mississippi leads in national defense

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker says Mississippi has always played an outsized role in America’s national security. The latest NDAA recognizes that and devotes resources to the state’s drone producers, solid rocket motor manufacturers, and shipbuilders.
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.

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.
Culture  |  Michelle Chapman, Associated Press  • 
June 18, 2026

U.S. gas prices fall below $4 for first time since March, but still 25% higher than last year

Gas prices are at $3.99 on average in the U.S., according to AAA. In Mississippi, Thursday’s average per AAA was $3.61.
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
June 18, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: June 18, 2026

Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion to start your day informed.