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 | Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press •

August 17, 2026

Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies

News | Jeremy Pittari •

August 17, 2026

Patient with burn injuries to 96% of their body treated, discharged from Mississippi Burn, Hand and Reconstruction Center

News | Frank Corder •

August 17, 2026

Tindell believes he’s “uniquely qualified” to be Mississippi’s next Attorney General

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

August 14, 2026

Signet Maritime refinances debt, receives federal small shipyard grant funding

Business | Frank Corder •

August 13, 2026

Third Gulf of America oil and gas lease sale pulls in nearly $83 million in high bids

Business | Cass Rutledge •

August 12, 2026

The Lumber Manufactory bringing 50 jobs to New Albany with new sawmill

Culture

Culture | Eric Olson, Associated Press •

August 17, 2026

Ole Miss ranked 9th in AP preseason Top 25

Culture | Robert St. John •

August 17, 2026

I gamble every day

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

August 17, 2026

A study of abortion contrasts – Massachusetts vs. Mississippi

Opinion

Opinion | Shaun Yurtkuran •

August 17, 2026

The Mississippi that welcomed my family

Opinion | Benjamin Weingarten •

August 14, 2026

How Hamas’ attack on Israel is transforming American politics

Opinion | Delbert Hosemann •

August 12, 2026

The distraction in our pocket