Mike Schneider, Associated Press, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Mike Schneider, Associated Press

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January 12, 2026

FBI: Suspect in Mississippi synagogue fire targeted institution because of its ‘Jewish ties’

Stephen Spencer Pittman was charged Monday with maliciously damaging or destroying a building by means of fire or an explosive, the FBI said in an affidavit.

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News | Mike Schneider, Associated Press •

August 21, 2025

Illegal immigration hit a record-high of 14 million in the US in 2023, Pew report finds

The increase was driven by some 6 million who were in the country with some form of legal protection under President Joe Biden.

News | Mike Schneider, Associated Press •

December 19, 2024

Immigration drives US population growth to highest rate in 23 years as residents pass 340 million

Three states — Mississippi, Vermont and West Virginia — lost population this year, though by tiny amounts ranging from 127 to 516 people.

News

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June 3, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: June 3, 2026

News | Jeremy Pittari •

June 2, 2026

Restored emergency services in Smith County cares for over 3,200 patients in first year

News | Matt O'Brien, Associated Press •

June 2, 2026

Trump signs an executive order to vet top AI models for national security risks

Business

Business | Daniel Tyson •

May 20, 2026

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

Business | Frank Corder •

May 14, 2026

Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville

Business | Frank Corder •

May 12, 2026

M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council

Culture

Culture | Richelle Putnam •

June 3, 2026

America’s sound rises again: Jimmie Rodgers Festival breaks attendance records in Meridian

Culture | Alistair Begg •

June 3, 2026

An opportunity to learn

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

June 2, 2026

Discovering history at the Shiloh National Military Park Corinth Interpretive Center

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

June 3, 2026

It’s the third of June and the haunting mystery of Gentry’s ‘Ode to Billy Joe’ remains

Opinion | Hunter Estes •

June 2, 2026

Mississippi needs the success sequence

Opinion | Haley Fisackerly •

June 1, 2026

Two billion reasons why Mississippi and Entergy are proving data centers can provide power customers real savings