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DC  |  Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press ,  Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press  • 
August 3, 2026

GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche’s attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund

The statement from Republican Sen. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis came after Blanche issued an order late Sunday formally rescinding the $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” to compensate people who believe they were unfairly prosecuted by the Justice Department.
Culture  |  Robert St. John  • 
August 3, 2026

Taking the long way home

Robert St. John says, “Every now and then, an old road reminds me that before I became who I am, a whole lot of fine people had a hand in it. And that’s worth slowing down for.”
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
August 3, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: August 3, 2026

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

Culture

Culture  |  Matt Friedeman  • 
August 3, 2026

Mentor
Culture  |  Alistair Begg  • 
August 3, 2026

Chosen by God
Culture  |  Susan Marquez  • 
July 31, 2026

Bit of the ‘Sip returns to Oxford

Opinion

Opinion  |  Sid Salter  • 
July 22, 2026

Critics aside, revamped youth court system is a Mississippi reform that’s long overdue

Columnist Sid Salter says the hard truth is that juveniles in Mississippi are committing adult crimes that require a more robust, more professional youth court system – not only to protect the youth, but to protect the rest of us.
Opinion  |  Russ Latino  • 
July 21, 2026

Nolan Wells’ death is tragic on so many levels

The death of Nolan Wells is deeply tragic. Unchecked, racially-driven speculation has made it worse, threatening to tear apart a tight knit community.
Opinion  |  Sid Salter  • 
July 15, 2026

Sen. Graham’s sudden death will impact seniority, congressional majority prospects

While Graham’s death did not directly affect partisan control of the chamber, it made the narrow margin even narrower.
Opinion  |  Kelley Williams  • 
July 13, 2026

Black Swans and Mudberg

The Corps Commanding General says there are no plans to dredge Mudberg. It grows. Floods get higher.  Course change is coming.

Business

Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
July 14, 2026

Aluminum Dynamics investing another $200 million in Lowndes County

The recycled aluminum manufacturer plans to create 100 jobs at its slab center which will produce saleable aluminum slabs for the aluminum products industry.
Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
July 8, 2026

Mississippi-based UniTek Global Services acquires Concurrent Utility Services

“This acquisition accelerates UniTek’s Power Services Division, diversifies the Company’s service offerings, and meets rising demand for resilient, sustainable infrastructure,” UniTek CEO Charlie Smith said.
Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
July 7, 2026

Hood Industries closing Wiggins mill after 56 years

The closure of the plywood manufacturing operation in Wiggins is expected to wind down by the end of August.
Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
July 7, 2026

Jabil bringing nearly 2,200 jobs to Mississippi

The company’s latest $119 million investment in Marshall County follows a $70 million investment in North Mississippi that was announced in September 2025.
News  |  Paul Wiseman, Associated Press  • 
July 30, 2026

Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises ‘good family fight’

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh described the policy discussion to reporters as a “good family fight.” Inflation has been stuck above the central bank’s 2% target for more than five years and Wall Street still expects a rate hike in September.
Food & Drink  |  Susan Marquez  • 
July 30, 2026

Biloxi’s Fly Llama Brewing named a Top 10 Producer in the 2026 U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship

Fly Llama is known for combining traditional brewing techniques with Southern flavors and unexpected ingredients across its lineup of craft beers and hard seltzers.