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 | Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press •

December 12, 2025

Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations

News | Magnolia Tribune •

December 12, 2025

Magnolia Mornings: December 12, 2025

News | Daniel Tyson •

December 11, 2025

Governor Reeves announces over $100 million in economic development funding across Mississippi

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

December 11, 2025

$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County

Business | Frank Corder •

December 2, 2025

BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula

Business | Frank Corder •

November 21, 2025

Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens

Culture

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

December 12, 2025

Holly Jolly Oxford: A little slice of Stars Hollow in the Magnolia State

Culture | Alistair Begg •

December 12, 2025

The purpose of the cross

Culture | Richelle Putnam •

December 11, 2025

A holiday celebration fit for a King

Opinion

Opinion | Russ Latino •

December 10, 2025

University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal

Opinion | Sid Salter •

December 10, 2025

Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026

Opinion | Merle Flowers •

December 8, 2025

The Parents Over Platforms Act: A targeted, privacy-respecting alternative to ASAA