Home > News > Mississippi editorial roundup Mississippi editorial roundup By: Magnolia Tribune - February 29, 2012 Mississippi editorial roundup Share About the Author(s) Magnolia Tribune This article was produced by Magnolia Tribune staff. More Like This Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press • April 3, 2026 U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February The job gains were about three times what economists had forecast. The unemployment rate was down from 4.4% in February. More From This Author News | Magnolia Tribune • April 3, 2026 Magnolia Mornings: April 3, 2026 News | Magnolia Tribune • April 2, 2026 Magnolia Mornings: April 2, 2026 News | Magnolia Tribune • April 1, 2026 Magnolia Mornings: April 1, 2026 Previous Story News | Magnolia Tribune • February 29, 2012 Outside counsel hired to handle last beef plant lawsuit for state of MS Next Story News | Magnolia Tribune • February 29, 2012 LNL – Miss. lawmaker says ‘Sunshine’ bill will stop AG’s favoritism News | Jeremy Pittari • April 3, 2026 Legislative Democrats vent frustrations as 2026 session wraps up The Democrats want more funding for HBCUs, teacher pay, childcare, and more, while also promoting the need for the restoration of the ballot initiative process. News | Daniel Tyson • April 3, 2026 Office of State Public Defender receives bump in budget While State Defender André de Gruy said this year's appropriation “wasn’t bad,” two line items came up short.