Bill Barrow, Associated Press, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Bill Barrow, Associated Press

DC | Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press , Bill Barrow, Associated Press •

December 18, 2025

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

The move could ease regulations and expand medical research by shifting marijuana from a Schedule I drug, like heroin, to a Schedule III substance, similar to ketamine.

DC | Bill Barrow, Associated Press •

December 15, 2025

Another blue wave? Meet the Democrat trying to make it happen and the Republican trying to stop her

It's routine for a president's party to lose ground in Congress during the first midterms after winning the White House. Trump, however, is in the rare position to test that historical trend with a second, nonconsecutive presidency.

DC | Bill Barrow, Associated Press •

January 9, 2025

Jimmy Carter honored with Washington funeral before burial in his Georgia hometown

Carter will be buried alongside his late wife, Rosalynn Carter, in the same town where they were born, lived most of their lives and died.

News | Bill Barrow, Associated Press , Alex Sanz, Associated Press •

December 30, 2024

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100

The Carter Center said he died peacefully Sunday afternoon in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. He was 100 years old and had spent roughly 22 months in hospice care.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

March 12, 2026

Speaker says House will review Senate PBM changes “through the lens of seeking relief for independent pharmacists”

News | Frank Corder •

March 12, 2026

States are setting rounding rules after penny production ends. Mississippi isn’t one of them

News | Daniel Tyson •

March 12, 2026

Lawmakers move to create Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

March 12, 2026

Southwark Metal announces $29 million expansion in DeSoto County

Business | Frank Corder •

March 11, 2026

GE Aerospace investing another $18 million in Batesville site

Business | Frank Corder •

March 5, 2026

Mississippi lawmakers send worker freedom legislation to Governor

Culture

Culture | Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press •

March 12, 2026

Chris Beard’s Ole Miss team stuns Texas at SEC tourney, hurting the Longhorns’ NCAA hopes

Culture | Susan Marquez •

March 12, 2026

Mississippians love Old Waverly hams on their Easter tables

Culture | Alistair Begg •

March 12, 2026

The invitation of all invitations

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

March 11, 2026

Fred Smith’s legacy is one of civility, curiosity, and a world-class love of books

Opinion | Russ Latino •

March 9, 2026

Hyde-Smith, Adlakha Republican Primary for U.S. Senate could impact general election

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

March 6, 2026

President’s choice to strike Iran is profound, deliberate, and correct