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News | Stan Choe, Associated Press •

April 3, 2025

Dow drops 1,500 as US stock market leads a worldwide sell-off following Trump’s tariff shock

The S&P 500 fell 4% Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1,520 points, and the Nasdaq composite sank 4%.

News | Josh Boak, Associated Press •

April 3, 2025

Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars

President Trump placed the elevated tariff rates on dozens of nations that run meaningful trade surpluses with the United States, while imposing a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries.

News | Magnolia Tribune •

April 3, 2025

Magnolia Mornings: April 3, 2025

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

News | Frank Corder , Jeremy Pittari , Daniel Tyson •

April 2, 2025

House heads home without state budget agreement

The Mississippi House adjourned sine die to end the legislative session, days early and without a budget, after late session disagreements escalated tensions.

News | Frank Corder •

April 2, 2025

In-Person Excused Voting Act passes Mississippi House, Senate. Will Governor sign it?

An in-person excused voting period has replaced a push for early voting in Mississippi.

News | Frank Corder •

April 2, 2025

Mississippi revenue collections rise in March, new state budget up in the air

March saw state revenue collections outpace estimates by $21.8 million or 4%.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 2, 2025

Lawmakers look to provide immunity in reporting a sexual assault where drugs are involved

Conferees also look to revive legislation aimed at providing better care for rape victims at Mississippi emergency rooms.

News | Frank Corder •

April 2, 2025

Magnolia Mornings: April 2, 2025

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

News | Russ Latino •

April 2, 2025

Horhn trounces competition in Jackson Mayor race, still faces runoff with Lumumba

State Senator John Horhn led incumbent Chokwe Lumumba by a nearly 3-to-1 margin in the race for Jackson Mayor Tuesday night, narrowly missing an outright victory in a crowded field. The pair head to runoff.

News | Jeremy Pittari •

April 1, 2025

Democrat lawmaker kills PBM reform on point of order

While the conference report for HB 1123 was being presented, State Rep. John Hines (D) raised a point of order requiring the bill to be recommitted. The move likely ends the potential of PBM reform this session.

News | Jeremy Pittari •

April 1, 2025

Mississippi lawmakers impose new tax on kratom

Another bill could set the age for purchasing the opioid-like substance at 21.

News

News | Magnolia Tribune •

May 25, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: May 25, 2026

News | Jeremy Pittari •

May 22, 2026

Bipartisan federal legislation filed to address student loans for those seeking nursing degrees

News | Jeremy Pittari •

May 22, 2026

Nearly 76% of third graders pass literacy assessment on first try, down from prior year

Business

Business | Daniel Tyson •

May 20, 2026

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

Business | Frank Corder •

May 14, 2026

Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville

Business | Frank Corder •

May 12, 2026

M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council

Culture

Culture | Robert St. John •

May 25, 2026

Sunday supper, a thousand miles north

Culture | Alistair Begg •

May 25, 2026

Nothing in my hand

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

May 24, 2026

Happy birthday, Church! A day to celebrate

Opinion

Opinion | Ashby Foote •

May 25, 2026

The fog of peacemaking

Opinion | Russ Latino •

May 24, 2026

Memorial Day: A tale of two Mississippi soldiers

Opinion | Kelley Williams •

May 22, 2026

News

Dow drops 1,500 as US stock market leads a worldwide sell-off following Trump’s tariff shock

Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars

Magnolia Mornings: April 3, 2025

House heads home without state budget agreement

In-Person Excused Voting Act passes Mississippi House, Senate. Will Governor sign it?

Mississippi revenue collections rise in March, new state budget up in the air

Lawmakers look to provide immunity in reporting a sexual assault where drugs are involved

Top stories from Mississippi’s Municipal Primary Elections

Magnolia Mornings: April 2, 2025

Horhn trounces competition in Jackson Mayor race, still faces runoff with Lumumba

Democrat lawmaker kills PBM reform on point of order

Mississippi lawmakers impose new tax on kratom

News

Magnolia Mornings: May 25, 2026

Bipartisan federal legislation filed to address student loans for those seeking nursing degrees

Nearly 76% of third graders pass literacy assessment on first try, down from prior year

Business

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville

M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council

Culture

Sunday supper, a thousand miles north

Nothing in my hand

Happy birthday, Church! A day to celebrate

Opinion

The fog of peacemaking

Memorial Day: A tale of two Mississippi soldiers

Hoist on your own petard

News

Dow drops 1,500 as US stock market leads a worldwide sell-off following Trump’s tariff shock

Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars

Magnolia Mornings: April 3, 2025

House heads home without state budget agreement

In-Person Excused Voting Act passes Mississippi House, Senate. Will Governor sign it?

Mississippi revenue collections rise in March, new state budget up in the air

Lawmakers look to provide immunity in reporting a sexual assault where drugs are involved

Top stories from Mississippi’s Municipal Primary Elections

Magnolia Mornings: April 2, 2025

Horhn trounces competition in Jackson Mayor race, still faces runoff with Lumumba

Democrat lawmaker kills PBM reform on point of order

Mississippi lawmakers impose new tax on kratom

News

Magnolia Mornings: May 25, 2026

Bipartisan federal legislation filed to address student loans for those seeking nursing degrees

Nearly 76% of third graders pass literacy assessment on first try, down from prior year

Business

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville

M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council

Culture

Sunday supper, a thousand miles north

Nothing in my hand

Happy birthday, Church! A day to celebrate

Opinion

The fog of peacemaking

Memorial Day: A tale of two Mississippi soldiers

Hoist on your own petard

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