News

News | Frank Corder , Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press , Eric Tucker, Associated Press , Michelle L. Price, Associated Press •

April 2, 2026

Trump says Pam Bondi, a loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval, is out as attorney general

Trump has named Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche as acting attorney general, though three people familiar with the matter say he has privately discussed Environmental Protection Agency head Lee Zeldin as a permanent pick.

News | Frank Corder •

April 2, 2026

Mississippi to ban abortion-inducing drugs under anti-drug trafficking law

State Rep. Celeste Hurst introduced the measure in February, amending legislation on drug trafficking to include language outlawing the dispensing or shipping of abortion-inducing drugs in the Magnolia State.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 2, 2026

Mississippi judges to receive pay raises

While the conference report to raise the pay of judges on the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Chancery Courts and Circuit Courts was overwhelmingly approved by both chambers, not every lawmaker was pleased to see the bill.

News | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

April 2, 2026

U.S. jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain sparse despite a softening labor market and rising energy costs.

News | Jeremy Pittari •

April 2, 2026

Civics, financial literacy, Math Act included in omnibus Mississippi education bill as session winds down

Several education-related bills that did not previously make it through the legislative process were included in a last-minute agreement between the House and Senate. See what's included.

News | Frank Corder •

April 2, 2026

Lawmakers look to “Strengthen Mississippi Homes” with new mitigation program

Mitigation grants could soon be available for Mississippi homeowners looking to fortify their roofs. The grants are not to exceed $10,000 and awards will be made through a lottery.

News | Magnolia Tribune •

April 2, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: April 2, 2026

Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion to start your day informed.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 1, 2026

Creation of energy infrastructure fund sent to Governor

“The development fund will help build infrastructure for approved energy projects, which will improve long-term energy readiness at key industrial sites,” said Bill Cork, MDA executive director.

News | Frank Corder •

April 1, 2026

Watson to announce 2027 election plans

Rumors are swirling that two-term Secretary of State will announce a bid for Lt. Governor next week. His $2.5 million campaign fund would make him the immediate front-runner.

News | Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press •

April 1, 2026

Retail sales rose in February before the Iran war, which threatens to derail spending

Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in February, from a revised 0.1% decline in January, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

News | Frank Corder •

April 1, 2026

Higher accountability standards coming to Mississippi public schools

State law requires that accountability standards be revised when 75% of students are proficient or when 65% of schools or districts earn a grade of “B” or higher. That milestone was met in 2023.

News | Jeremy Pittari •

April 1, 2026

Legislators unanimously back UPSKILL Mississippi Grant Program

The program will initially focus on those recovering from opioid addiction who are seeking to complete a degree or certificate at a state community college.

News

News | Mark Sherman, Associated Press •

April 1, 2026

Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump’s bid to limit birthright citizenship as he attends arguments

News | Frank Corder •

April 1, 2026

Governor signs SHIELD Act into law seeking to further safeguard Mississippi elections

News | Frank Corder •

April 1, 2026

Mississippi Supreme Court redistricting dies as U.S. Supreme Court decision over racial gerrymandering nears

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

March 31, 2026

Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown

Business | Frank Corder •

March 26, 2026

DG Foods announces $1.19 million expansion

Business | Frank Corder •

March 25, 2026

AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi

Culture

Culture | Alanis Thames, Associated Press •

April 2, 2026

Delta State’s women’s basketball legacy endures even as national spotlight has faded

Culture | Susan Marquez •

April 2, 2026

Things to do in the Magnolia State in April 2026

Culture | Alistair Begg •

April 2, 2026

Giving back to the Giver

Opinion

Opinion | Ashby Foote •

April 2, 2026

The Strait Jacket of Hormuz

Opinion | Patrick Sullivan •

April 1, 2026

Data Centers: Power-hungry but price-friendly

Opinion | Russ Latino •

April 1, 2026

News

Trump says Pam Bondi, a loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval, is out as attorney general

Mississippi to ban abortion-inducing drugs under anti-drug trafficking law

Mississippi judges to receive pay raises

U.S. jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war

Civics, financial literacy, Math Act included in omnibus Mississippi education bill as session winds down

Lawmakers look to “Strengthen Mississippi Homes” with new mitigation program

Magnolia Mornings: April 2, 2026

Creation of energy infrastructure fund sent to Governor

Watson to announce 2027 election plans

Retail sales rose in February before the Iran war, which threatens to derail spending

Higher accountability standards coming to Mississippi public schools

Legislators unanimously back UPSKILL Mississippi Grant Program

News

Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump’s bid to limit birthright citizenship as he attends arguments

Governor signs SHIELD Act into law seeking to further safeguard Mississippi elections

Mississippi Supreme Court redistricting dies as U.S. Supreme Court decision over racial gerrymandering nears

Business

Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown

DG Foods announces $1.19 million expansion

AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi

Culture

Delta State’s women’s basketball legacy endures even as national spotlight has faded

Things to do in the Magnolia State in April 2026

Giving back to the Giver

Opinion

The Strait Jacket of Hormuz

Data Centers: Power-hungry but price-friendly

On this April 1st, more government please

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