Sophie Bates, Associated Press, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Sophie Bates, Associated Press

Emmett Till

News | Sophie Bates, Associated Press •

November 25, 2025

New owner to open Mississippi barn where Emmett Till was killed as a memorial site

The Emmett Till Interpretive Center announced it purchased the rural barn late Sunday with the help of a $1.5 million donation from television producer Shonda Rhimes.

News | Sophie Bates, Associated Press •

November 24, 2025

Sweet potato or pumpkin? The Thanksgiving pie debate

For most people, their preference likely depends on where they’re from.

News | Sophie Bates, Associated Press •

September 24, 2025

Former student sues University of Southern Mississippi and Omega Psi Phi over alleged hazing

According to the federal lawsuit, Rafeal Joseph and other pledges were struck repeatedly with a wooden paddle made from a two-by-four plank on April 16, 2023.

News | Sophie Bates, Associated Press •

August 4, 2025

A Mississippi monkey sanctuary helps veterans with PTSD find peace

All the animals in the Perkinston sanctuary were once somebody's pet, but their owners eventually couldn't take care of them.

News | Sophie Bates, Associated Press •

May 20, 2025

While Trump overhauls FEMA, Mississippi tornado survivors await assistance

Mississippi’s request for federal disaster assistance is pending more than two months after 18 tornadoes ripped through the state, killing seven and damaging hundreds of homes.

News

News | Frank Corder •

December 2, 2025

BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula

News | Frank Corder •

December 2, 2025

Gulfport High sophomore asks school board to allow Club America chapter after being denied

News | Magnolia Tribune •

December 2, 2025

Magnolia Mornings: December 2, 2025

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

November 21, 2025

Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens

Business | Daniel Tyson •

November 20, 2025

Amazon investing $3 billion in Warren County data center campus

Business | Daniel Tyson •

November 18, 2025

Toyota investing $125 million in Blue Springs plant

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

December 2, 2025

Southern Lights: A new Christmas tradition at Trustmark Park

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

December 2, 2025

Thirty-seven years of magic at Lewis Lights

Culture | Alistair Begg •

December 2, 2025

Deep comfort

Opinion

Opinion | Russ Latino •

November 29, 2025

For the enigmatic Mr. Kiffin, a decision looms

Opinion | Sid Salter •

November 26, 2025

My wise grandmother taught me to be thankful for the power of the penny

Opinion | Kimberly Ross •

November 21, 2025

The political right needs to exorcize its Fuentes’ demons