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Cass Rutledge
Cass Rutledge is a law student at the University of Mississippi. A native of Madison, Mississippi, he now resides in Oxford with his wife, Julie.
Elections
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Cass Rutledge
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August 26, 2026
Johnson, Baucom hope to unseat heavily favored incumbent Kelly in Mississippi’s 1st Congressional District
Trent Kelly, a Republican, has served in Congress since 2015. Democrat nominee Cliff Johnson and Libertarian Johnny Baucom believe voters in North Mississippi want a change this November.
Education
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Cass Rutledge
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August 25, 2026
Mississippi launches UPSKILL grant for adult education, training for in-demand careers
The grant will cover any remaining tuition and fees after other aid is applied and include an additional $500 annual stipend for books and other educational materials.
News
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Cass Rutledge
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August 21, 2026
JTRAN strikes ends after 39 days
The union representing the JTRAN drivers said the new contract meets its demands for fair pay, better working conditions, and strong benefits.
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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August 20, 2026
Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley
The company is creating 86 jobs with the addition of 14 new manufacturing lines at its Mississippi facility.
Elections
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Cass Rutledge
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August 19, 2026
Treadway appointed Circuit Judge for the 21st Circuit Court District
Governor Tate Reeves announced the appointment on Wednesday. He also reopened the qualifying period for the 21st Circuit District, Place 2 seat.
News
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Cass Rutledge
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August 18, 2026
Pike County EMA recognized for incident response leadership
Pike County Emergency Management Director Tina Reed earned the award from the National Association of State Fire Marshals for her response to an incident on October 16, 2025.
News
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Cass Rutledge
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August 17, 2026
Governor appoints Amanda Jones Tollison to Mississippi Supreme Court
Tollison will fill the vacancy in District 3, Place 2 created by former state Supreme Court Justice James Maxwell’s confirmation to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi.
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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August 12, 2026
The Lumber Manufactory bringing 50 jobs to New Albany with new sawmill
Governor Tate Reeves praised the sawmill’s opening, saying in a statement that the project will strengthen Mississippi’s forest industry while creating economic opportunities for Mississippi timberland owners.
News
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Cass Rutledge
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August 11, 2026
State Senate cybersecurity committee to assess evolving threats, recommend legislation to protect Mississippians
The Mississippi Senate select committee will examine what other states, including Utah, Florida, and Georgia, have done to address cybersecurity threats.
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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August 7, 2026
Mississippi’s only two cannabis testing laboratories are merging
Company leaders said without this restructuring, neither lab would have the operational scale necessary to remain viable in the Mississippi market as demand in the state's medical cannabis program has not met initial projections.
News
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Cass Rutledge
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August 4, 2026
Southern Miss, Integer Technologies awarded $9.8 million expanded contract with Office of Naval Research
This contract modification will continue and expand research and development on software that allows U.S. Navy unmanned vessels to respond to changing ocean conditions with minimal human intervention.
News
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Cass Rutledge
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August 3, 2026
Operation Muddy Waters leads to 69 arrests with more possible
According to officials, detainees, who have yet to be named, include people in positions of public trust, such as kindergarten teachers, high school coaches, youth church coordinators, and firefighters.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 26, 2026
MDOT announces “The Big Fix,” a multi-year project in the Jackson metro area
News
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Eddie Pells, Associated Press
, Eric Olson, Associated Press
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August 26, 2026
SEC joins Big Ten in banning pros from returning to college, including basketball players
News
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 26, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: August 26, 2026
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
New Director coming to Port Pascagoula
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
Marathon Cheese expanding in Booneville, creating 39 jobs
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 14, 2026
Signet Maritime refinances debt, receives federal small shipyard grant funding
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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August 26, 2026
‘Hamilton’ sensation Leslie Odom Jr. to open MSU’s Lyceum Series
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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August 26, 2026
The Spirit’s power
Culture
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Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press
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August 25, 2026
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 26, 2026
Supreme Court to rule on 2020 Census results that negatively impacted Mississippians
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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August 21, 2026
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line boosts jobs, tourism
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 19, 2026
Shades of Skynet? State’s measured approach to AI policy development was wise plan
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