News

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 | Frank Corder •

August 28, 2026

Arrest made in sextortion case that led to death of Starkville teen Walker Montgomery

News | Jeremy Pittari •

August 28, 2026

Mississippi sees decline in overdose deaths, pushes for continued focus on reducing addiction

News | Frank Corder •

August 28, 2026

Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

August 27, 2026

Raytheon announces completion of $50 million expansion in Forest

Business | Cass Rutledge •

August 20, 2026

Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley

Business | Frank Corder •

August 18, 2026

New Director coming to Port Pascagoula

Culture

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

August 30, 2026

Parents – time to start raising “different” children

Culture | Frank Corder •

August 28, 2026

Preseason Conerly Trophy watch list announced by Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum

Culture | Susan Marquez •

August 28, 2026

Visit a Mississippi farmer’s market before summer ends

Opinion

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

August 28, 2026

Reports of Mississippi momentum are true

Opinion | Sid Salter •

August 26, 2026

Supreme Court to rule on 2020 Census results that negatively impacted Mississippians

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

August 21, 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

Arrest made in sextortion case that led to death of Starkville teen Walker Montgomery

Mississippi sees decline in overdose deaths, pushes for continued focus on reducing addiction

Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport

Business

Raytheon announces completion of $50 million expansion in Forest

Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley

New Director coming to Port Pascagoula

Culture

Parents – time to start raising “different” children

Preseason Conerly Trophy watch list announced by Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum

Visit a Mississippi farmer’s market before summer ends

Opinion

Reports of Mississippi momentum are true

Supreme Court to rule on 2020 Census results that negatively impacted Mississippians

Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line boosts jobs, tourism

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

Arrest made in sextortion case that led to death of Starkville teen Walker Montgomery

Mississippi sees decline in overdose deaths, pushes for continued focus on reducing addiction

Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport

Business

Raytheon announces completion of $50 million expansion in Forest

Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley

New Director coming to Port Pascagoula

Culture

Parents – time to start raising “different” children

Preseason Conerly Trophy watch list announced by Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum

Visit a Mississippi farmer’s market before summer ends

Opinion

Reports of Mississippi momentum are true

Supreme Court to rule on 2020 Census results that negatively impacted Mississippians

Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line boosts jobs, tourism

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