Mark Long, Associated Press, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Mark Long, Associated Press

Culture | Mark Long, Associated Press •

April 23, 2026

Players to watch, including familiar names and new faces, around the SEC following spring

Kam Franklin from Ole Miss and Mississippi State's Jakheem Shumpert-Perkins makes the list of Southeastern Conference standouts who could end up being future NFL draft picks.

Culture | Mark Long, Associated Press •

April 22, 2026

SEC quarterbacks could be key in helping the league end a 3-year championship drought

Six teams have returning starters, including five of the top seven favorites to win the league. Oddsmakers list Arch Manning (plus-750) of Texas and Trinidad Chambliss (plus-900) of Ole Miss as two of top three preseason Heisman Trophy favorites.

SEC Media Days Football

Sports | Mark Long, Associated Press •

November 20, 2025

Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin and Texas’ Steve Sarkisian take different approaches to coaching rumors

Kiffin sidestepped several questions about ongoing overtures from Florida, LSU and Ole Miss. No one had to ask Sarkisian about his future.

Sports | Mark Long, Associated Press •

November 13, 2025

Lane Kiffin to the Swamp? The buzz surrounding the Ole Miss coach creates a subplot to the game

If Florida can knock Ole Miss out of the College Football Playoff for a second consecutive season, it might be able to land Kiffin before next month’s national signing day.

News

News | Matthew Daly, Associated Press •

September 4, 2026

EPA seeks more public comments as it struggles to devise water rule that limits scope on wetlands

News | Jeremy Pittari •

September 4, 2026

MDA, HUD update covenants for recipients of Hurricane Katrina Homeowner Assistance Program

News | Jeremy Pittari •

September 4, 2026

Mississippi receives approval for WorkFlex waiver, removing barriers to meet employer needs

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

September 3, 2026

Mississippi middle of the pack in State Tax Competitiveness Index

Business | Frank Corder •

September 2, 2026

Gulf Ship investing $44 million to expand Gulfport shipyard

Business | Frank Corder •

August 28, 2026

Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport

Culture

Culture | Robert St. John •

September 7, 2026

Passing go

Culture | Alistair Begg •

September 7, 2026

The tapestry of God’s providence

Culture | Marisa Atkinson •

September 4, 2026

College football’s ‘Wild West’ era raises questions for its future

Opinion

Opinion | Mike Chaney •

September 3, 2026

Mississippians deserve more affordable health insurance options

Opinion | Sid Salter •

September 2, 2026

For over 40 years, Mississippi workers have exceeded expectations at Raytheon

Opinion | Ashby Foote •

September 1, 2026

Energy Wars: Attack of the drones