Arif Panju, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Arif Panju

Arif Panju is a managing attorney for the Institute for Justice in their Austin, Texas office.

education freedom

Opinion | Arif Panju , Daryl James •

April 24, 2023

Let Parents Opt Out of Low-Performing Schools

Increased competition would improve public education the same way competition improves sports, science and business. Competition on a level playing field keeps everyone sharp and drives innovation.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

October 15, 2026

Mississippi Dept. of Education releases accountability grades under more stringent cut scores

News | Frank Corder •

October 15, 2026

Lumumba permanently disbarred by Mississippi Supreme Court

News | Jeremy Pittari •

October 15, 2026

Mississippi Department of Health updating state health plan, creating unified system for analyzing data

Business

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 13, 2026

Startup plastics manufacturer Koinonia setting up operations in Drew

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 12, 2026

ALO investing over $176 million in Southaven for national distribution center

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 7, 2026

Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters

Culture

Culture | Chris Burrows, Associated Press •

October 15, 2026

No. 9 Mississippi and No. 13 Missouri meet in a high-stakes clash of familiar faces

Culture | Alistair Begg •

October 15, 2026

My times are in Your hand

Culture | Richelle Putnam •

October 14, 2026

Tennessee Williams comes home to the Delta

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

October 14, 2026

Capital punishment logistical failures a self-fulfilling strategy of death penalty opponents?

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

October 9, 2026

Permit reform act is a much-needed course correction

Opinion | Delbert Hosemann •

October 8, 2026

Hosemann: It is time for Mississippi to ban all kratom products