Gene Johnson, Associated Press, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Gene Johnson, Associated Press

News | Gene Johnson, Associated Press •

March 5, 2025

The US is killing someone by firing squad for the 1st time in 15 years. Here’s a look at the history

Five states — Idaho, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Utah — authorize the use of firing squads in certain circumstances.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

February 6, 2026

House passes two medical cannabis-related bills onto Senate

News | Mike Stobbe, Associated Press •

February 6, 2026

U.S. births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived

News | Frank Corder •

February 6, 2026

Mississippi Senators want FEMA to halt implementation of Biden-era NFIP Risk Rating system

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

February 6, 2026

Karman Space and Defense acquires Gulfport’s Seemann Composites, Material Sciences

Business | Frank Corder •

February 3, 2026

Siemens Energy investing up to $300 million in new high-voltage switchgear facility in Mississippi

Business | Frank Corder •

January 27, 2026

Nike announces layoffs in Mississippi, Tennessee

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

February 6, 2026

Southern Miss Coca-Cola Classic Rodeo returns to Hattiesburg February 6-7

Culture | Alistair Begg •

February 6, 2026

Peace in the chaos

Culture | Associated Press •

February 5, 2026

Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss’ NCAA appeal denied, but legal fight continues

Opinion

Opinion | Grace Breazeale •

February 4, 2026

The Weight They Carry: Life as a teacher in Mississippi

Opinion | Corey DeAngelis •

February 4, 2026

Mississippi Senate betrays families

Opinion | Sid Salter •

February 4, 2026

Talented Guy Hovis orchestrated a memorable Neshoba County Fair day in 2000