Moriah Balingit, Associated Press, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Moriah Balingit, Associated Press

Education | Moriah Balingit, Associated Press •

August 6, 2026

Trump administration moves forward with Head Start overhaul, proposing to eliminate regulations

The proposed changes would replace extensive federal regulations with state and local requirements. Officials claim this could save more than $2 billion and expand the program's reach, but experts warn it may lower standards.

News | Makiya Seminera, Associated Press , Moriah Balingit, Associated Press •

January 28, 2026

Your baby could qualify for $1,000 with a Trump Account. Here’s what to know

“Every president in modern history has left our children with nothing but debt,” Trump said. “But under this administration, we're going to leave every child with real assets and a shot at financial freedom.”

News

News | Frank Corder •

October 7, 2026

Trump says his administration is “looking into” further federal investigation into Wells’ death

News | Cass Rutledge •

October 7, 2026

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

News | Associated Press •

October 7, 2026

Tropical Storm Isaias forms, is forecast to become a hurricane and hit U.S. Gulf Coast this week

Business

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

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 1, 2026

Tech entrepreneur turns Hurricane Katrina tragedy into company to preserve family memories

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

October 7, 2026

Sherman Lee Dillon leaves a legacy of family, music, and deep love of community

Culture | Alistair Begg •

October 7, 2026

Vengeance is the Lord’s

Culture | Associated Press •

October 6, 2026

Kewan Lacy expected to return for No. 9 Mississippi vs. Vanderbilt, coach Pete Golding says

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

October 7, 2026

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

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

September 28, 2026

Putin must be defeated

Opinion | Sid Salter •

September 23, 2026

Midterm elections in Mississippi shaping up as a familiar exercise in black-and-white