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 | Frank Corder •

October 9, 2026

Hyde-Smith, Guest, Ezell among congressional members urging investigation into Planned Parenthood

News | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

October 9, 2026

Americans 75 and older are wealthiest age group, Fed survey finds

News | Jeremy Pittari •

October 9, 2026

Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians receives $12 million in federal grants to expand economic development drivers

Business

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 7, 2026

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

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 6, 2026

Westwin Elements investing $502 million to establish nickel refinery in Natchez

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 2, 2026

Gasifier manufacturer Janus Organization bringing 13 jobs to Greenwood

Culture

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

October 11, 2026

The athletes of God

Culture | Susan Marquez •

October 9, 2026

Award-winning Nashville country singer-songwriter brings high-energy performance to Downtown Greenville

Culture | Alistair Begg •

October 9, 2026

Putting the pieces together

Opinion

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

Opinion | Sid Salter •

October 7, 2026

Growing calls to suspend or eliminate federal and state gas taxes have consequences