Ashby Foote, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Ashby Foote

Ashby Foote is a member of the Bigger Pie Forum. He is also a Jackson City Councilman.

Opinion | Ashby Foote •

May 25, 2026

The fog of peacemaking

The Iran conflict combined with the event in Venezuela could be a big gamechanger for the U.S. and the rest of the world. But a successful lasting peace is a necessary requirement.

Opinion | Ashby Foote •

April 2, 2026

The Strait Jacket of Hormuz

This war features the latest in 21st century arms and munitions and an Old Testament adversary. That is a dangerous mix.

Analysis | Ashby Foote •

September 22, 2025

Foote: Obvious connection between great feats of engineering and global leadership

Ashby Foote dives into “Breakneck – China’s Quest to Engineer the Future” by Dan Wang.

Culture | Ashby Foote •

August 19, 2025

Apple in China: A consequential book with global implications

Ashby Foote reviews Patrick McGee's book, saying it offers plenty of critical lessons for investors, business tycoons and diplomats.

Opinion | Ashby Foote •

July 2, 2025

Is Iran poised for disruption?

Ashby Foote writes that Iran and its Mullahs has been a major thorn in the side of world peace and progress for 45 years.

Opinion | Ashby Foote •

January 2, 2025

DOGE and the ghost of Ike

'The Department of Government Efficiency' has more opportunities than just reducing debt, headcount and spending. A big upside opportunity is taking on unchecked regulations.

Opinion | Ashby Foote •

September 24, 2024

Book Review: “The Coming Wave” by Mustafa Suleman

Ashby Foote calls the book a useful primer that makes the bull case for AI and provides good historical context.

Opinion | Ashby Foote •

March 26, 2024

PERS Board hearing: What we learned

Ashby Foote says infusing the PERS conversation with new voices and ideas can only help, not harm, the system’s long-term outlook.

Opinion | Ashby Foote •

January 8, 2024

A Tale of Two Years and Two Worlds

Low cost, reliable electricity is something people in the developed world take for granted, writes Ashby Foote with Bigger Pie Forum. We can’t take it for granted anymore.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

May 29, 2026

Joint legislative committee discusses Mississippi’s Rural Health Transformation Program

News | Frank Corder •

May 29, 2026

No agreement reached in Mississippi Supreme Court redistricting case

News | Frank Corder •

May 29, 2026

Illegal aliens sentenced for ATM jackpotting in Mississippi, await deportation

Business

Business | Daniel Tyson •

May 20, 2026

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

Business | Frank Corder •

May 14, 2026

Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville

Business | Frank Corder •

May 12, 2026

M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council

Culture

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

May 31, 2026

The Bible: A non-negotiable for spiritual progress

Culture | Alistair Begg •

May 29, 2026

Where are you?

Culture | Associated Press •

May 28, 2026

SEC formally eliminates ‘cupcake weekend’ beginning in 2027

Opinion

Opinion | Brent Sadler •

May 27, 2026

The Navy needs a strategic industrial plan to realize the Golden Fleet

Opinion | Sid Salter •

May 27, 2026

For most Americans, gas prices are the top public policy concern rising from Iran conflict

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

May 26, 2026

Deterrence is cheaper than war