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News  |  Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press ,  Jack Brook, Associated Press/Report for America  • 
April 17, 2026

The Supreme Court hands a win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits in Louisiana

The unanimous procedural decision gives the companies a new day in federal court after a state jury ordered Chevron to pay upward of $740 million to clean up damage to the state’s coastline, one of multiple similar lawsuits.

Culture  |  Richelle Putnam  • 
April 17, 2026

Beth Ann Fennelly’s The Irish Goodbye: Finding extraordinary in the ordinary

Fennelly hopes the book will inspire readers to write their own truths.

News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
April 17, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: April 17, 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  |  Alistair Begg  • 
April 17, 2026

Your kingdom come
Culture  |  Susan Marquez  • 
April 16, 2026

Growing in Mississippi: Salad Days
Culture  |  Alistair Begg  • 
April 16, 2026

We call Him Father

Opinion

Opinion  |  Roger Wicker  • 
April 10, 2026

Rebuilding the American arsenal

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker says Mississippi is on the cutting-edge of defense innovation and calls on his colleagues to invest in innovative defense manufacturers.
Opinion  |  Russ Latino  • 
April 8, 2026

The truth about ACA subsidies after the “One Big Beautiful Bill”

Nearly a third of enrollees on the ACA exchange continue to pay $0 in health insurance premiums. Care warranted in accepting propaganda masquerading as fact.
Opinion  |  Sid Salter  • 
April 8, 2026

A new take on an old question about who Mississippians trust with life-altering decisions

Policymakers, bureaucrats, and consultants are trained to view AI outputs skeptically, but voters are expected to use the same tools without help.
Opinion  |  Russ Latino  • 
April 3, 2026

Lawmakers owe Reeves a ‘thank you’ for stopping Medicaid expansion

COVID money masked the true cost of Mississippi’s Medicaid program. Now reserves are depleted and the budget is exploding. Mississippi dodged a bullet when Medicaid expansion efforts failed.

Business

Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
March 26, 2026

DG Foods announces $1.19 million expansion

“We are excited to invest further in our Hazlehurst operations, strengthen our capabilities with new technology and create additional jobs for the community we call home,” said CEO Chris Carter.
Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
March 25, 2026

AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi

The Alliance said the expansion is an opportunity to expand access to advanced AI technology and workforce development through partnerships with Holmes Community College and local government leaders.
Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
March 20, 2026

International Paper to build new $225 million facility in Rankin County

The company said the new Mississippi plant is being designed to enhance its service capabilities across the Mid-South region. 
Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
March 17, 2026

Mississippi Ag Commissioner pushes back on California’s corporate climate reporting mandate

Gipson said the California law could impact agricultural and food industry entities headquartered in Mississippi, “mainly our big poultry and egg companies.”

News  |  Fatima Hussein, Associated Press  • 
April 15, 2026

It’s Tax Day. Ahead of the deadline, 53 million filers used new Trump tax exemptions, Treasury says

The average refund amount is $3,462, according to the latest IRS data, which is up 11% or about $350 from last tax year’s $3,116 average refund payment.
News  |  Frank Corder  • 
April 15, 2026

Governor urges lawmakers not to risk $1 billion in federal funding by overriding his veto

Governor Tate Reeves said ahead of legislators returning to the Capitol that overriding his veto of SB 2477 risks much-needed federal funding to improve rural healthcare.