SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Parrish Alford

Parrish Alford brings the cumulative wisdom that comes from three decades of covering Mississippi sports to Magnolia Tribune. His outstanding contributions to sports reporting in the state have twice been recognized with Sports Writer of the Year awards. Alford currently serves as the associate editor of American Family News.

Culture | Parrish Alford •

April 25, 2024

Spring football is enough to justify optimism in Starkville, Oxford

Parrish Alford looks at what we learned from the Ole Miss "Grove Bowl Games" and the more traditional spring outing at Mississippi State.

Culture | Parrish Alford •

April 16, 2024

Sloan remembered as a college football gentleman

Former Ole Miss head football coach Steve Sloan passed away on Sunday at 79. Quarterback John Fourcade remembers him as a coach who cared about his players.

Culture | Parrish Alford •

April 10, 2024

Former Ole Miss gridiron standout KD Hill found purpose after life-altering accident

Magnolia Tribune's Parrish Alford sat down with KD Hill. Hill, a former Ole Miss gridiron great, had his life forever changed by a harrowing traffic accident that took away his dream of playing in the NFL, but gave him new purpose in life.

Culture | Parrish Alford •

April 2, 2024

Longtime Mississippi State AD: College athletics is broken, he knows whose fault it is, and it won’t stay this way

Larry Templeton talks the state of college athletics. He expects the SEC and Commissioner Greg Sankey to step up and develop a plan.

Culture | Parrish Alford •

March 26, 2024

Kiffin has a secret weapon and his name is Jaxson Dart

Ole Miss Head Coach Lane Kiffin said his returning QB has influenced both sides of the ball.

Culture | Parrish Alford •

March 19, 2024

Mississippi March: Some madness, some mixed results and room to grow

Parrish Alford offers the state of the state for Mississippi State, Ole Miss basketball.

Culture | Parrish Alford •

March 12, 2024

Arnett’s move to Ole Miss another reminder of what fans don’t like to admit

Coaches are all about beating the rival when they’re in the moment, but loyalty follows the paycheck.

Culture | Parrish Alford •

March 5, 2024

Southern Miss’ Ostrander Settling In

Southern Miss and Mississippi State meet in Pearl for a Tuesday night matchup.

Culture | Parrish Alford •

February 28, 2024

Rebels Need to Regain Their Swagger

There will be meaningful March basketball for Mississippi State. That's in doubt for Ole Miss.

Culture | Parrish Alford •

February 21, 2024

Time running out for Miss. State, Ole Miss: Key matchup Wednesday at The Hump

The Bulldogs and Rebels alike will need clean play tonight, something much more than a monster game from one guy. But for State, Hubbard is a good place to start.

Culture | Parrish Alford •

February 13, 2024

Rebels have work to do, Bulldogs in good spot as NCAA tournament nears

Ole Miss and Mississippi State's men's basketball teams fight for a post-season spot. Maybe they can pull it off.

Culture | Parrish Alford •

February 7, 2024

College World Series wins, followed by down years, have the Bulldogs and Rebels searching for their mojo in 2024

Parrish Alford says Ole Miss and Mississippi State baseball need a big splash in 2024. The fan bases expect it even if America does not.

News

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News | Sarah Ulmer •

April 26, 2024

Senate signs two Medicaid expansion conference report proposals

News | Magnolia Tribune •

April 26, 2024

Magnolia Mornings: April 26, 2024

News | Frank Corder •

April 25, 2024

Trump’s immunity claim argued before U.S. Supreme Court

Business

Business | Ashley Cannady , Brant Pettis •

April 26, 2024

Looking for Certainty: Protection from competition following the FTC’s rule banning non-compete clauses

Business | Frank Corder •

April 23, 2024

Downtown Jackson apartments under new management

Business | Phil Hardwick •

April 19, 2024

Customer Inspired: C Spire President finds purpose in helping others fulfill theirs

Culture

Culture | Courtney Ingle •

April 26, 2024

Discover Mississippi: Starkville Derby Dachshund Dash

Culture | C.H. Spurgeon •

April 26, 2024

Bring your sorrows and sins

Culture | Courtney Ingle •

April 25, 2024

Let’s Eat, Mississippi: Lemonade Day

Opinion

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Opinion | Russ Latino •

April 24, 2024

Breaking down House, Senate Medicaid expansion plans

Opinion | Sid Salter •

April 24, 2024

After Wayfair, collecting (and paying) sales tax across state lines remains confusing

Opinion | Lesley Davis •

April 23, 2024

OPINION: Biden Administration Declares War on Biology — and on Women