Mike Schneider, Associated Press, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Mike Schneider, Associated Press

News | Sophie Bates, Associated Press , Mike Schneider, Associated Press •

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

News | Frank Corder •

October 30, 2026

Jackson receiving $100 million grant from the Trump administration’s Dept. of Justice to support public safety

News | Jeremy Pittari •

October 30, 2026

As fall sets in, MDOT advises motorists to be on the lookout for deer crossing roadways

News | Frank Corder •

October 30, 2026

Special elections to be held Tuesday in Mississippi House Districts 70 and 77

Business

Business | Meredith Biesinger •

October 22, 2026

New Albany’s claim to cake fame: Sugaree’s Bakery

Business | Frank Corder •

October 20, 2026

Fairbanks Morse Defense doubling manufacturing capacity at its Pascagoula facility

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 20, 2026

Lumber manufacturer investing $8.3 million in Macon expansion

Culture

Culture | Jim Vertuno, Associated Press •

October 30, 2026

Manning and No. 11 Texas want to keep momentum going against a Mississippi State team missing Taylor

Culture | Susan Marquez •

October 30, 2026

What’s happening in the Magnolia State this November?

Culture | Alistair Begg •

October 30, 2026

Divine enthusiasm

Opinion

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

October 30, 2026

Honoring Mississippi’s role in American history

Opinion | Sid Salter •

October 28, 2026

‘Hail, Dear Old’ State!’ meant something quite special to the late Dr. Richard E. Holmes

Opinion | Laurie Todd-Smith •

October 27, 2026

It was hard work. That is exactly why it is a miracle