News

News | Frank Corder •

March 2, 2026

Spring forward: Daylight Saving Time returns this Sunday

Opinions differ on whether to make Standard Time or Daylight Saving Time permanent, even among Mississippi's U.S. Senators.

News | Jeremy Pittari •

March 2, 2026

House seeks to allow proton radiation therapy in Rankin County, addresses other CON provisions

If the amended Senate bill becomes law, it would allow the creation of the state's first proton treatment facility. The closest facilities offering such treatment are in Texas, Tennessee and Arkansas.

News | Frank Corder •

March 2, 2026

Mississippi congressional delegation reacts to U.S. military operation in Iran

Senators Wicker and Hyde-Smith, along with Congressmen Kelly and Ezell express support of President Trump's decision to strike Iran, while Congressman Thompson says the operation puts the U.S. at greater risk of terrorist attacks.

News | Cara Anna, Associated Press •

March 2, 2026

Where things stand after the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to seize the moment and overthrow the theocracy that cracked down on nationwide protests early this year.

News | Magnolia Tribune •

March 2, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: March 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 | Jeremy Pittari •

February 27, 2026

Senate Public Health Committee advances bill to allow Ibogaine trials

Another bill that would have allowed terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis gummies while being treated in a hospital did not pass the Senate Public Health Committee this week.

News | Frank Corder •

February 27, 2026

Mississippi House moves to exempt NIL compensation from state income tax

Earlier this year, colleges in no income tax states used that as a selling point when trying to snag players in the transfer portal. Mississippi lawmakers say the Magnolia State needs to remain competitive in that arena.

News | Ben Finley, Associated Press , Jamie Stengle, Associated Press •

February 27, 2026

Scouting America will alter its policies to maintain support from the U.S. military, Pentagon says

The changes include a requirement members use “biological sex at birth and not gender identity."

News | Frank Corder •

February 27, 2026

Absentee voting winding down ahead of March 10 Mississippi Midterm Primary Election

Voters with a qualified excuse can cast an absentee ballot the next two Saturdays at their Circuit Clerk's Office.

News | Magnolia Tribune •

February 27, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: February 27, 2026

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

News | Jeremy Pittari •

February 26, 2026

Long-awaited Pearl River flood control project moves forward

"People don't set down roots and invest in communities where they feel that they're at risk," Jackson Mayor John Horhn said. Pearl Mayor Jake Windham noted that it is typically the poorest residents who are affected most by the flooding.

News | Daniel Tyson •

February 26, 2026

Lawmakers seek to ensure use of PPE by inmates when handling cleaning supplies

The Senate Corrections Committee also kept a bill alive to create a Corrections Overview Task Force.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

June 16, 2026

Credit union CEO, state employee sued for allegedly embezzling over $90 million

News | David Fischer, Associated Press •

June 16, 2026

Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

News | Frank Corder •

June 16, 2026

Chaney to seek sixth term as Mississippi Insurance Commissioner

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

June 16, 2026

U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program

Business | Frank Corder •

June 10, 2026

NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood

Business | Frank Corder •

June 8, 2026

EVE Energy makes U.S. Dept. of War’s roster of “Chinese military companies”

Culture

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

June 16, 2026

The Next Chapter: How Dixon Books & Loft brought new life to a Natchez landmark

Culture | Alistair Begg •

June 16, 2026

The conquering lion

Culture | Robert St. John •

June 15, 2026

The unlived life

Opinion

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

June 12, 2026

Wicker: Mississippi leads in national defense

Opinion | Ashby Foote •

June 11, 2026

A Jackson data center: Threat or opportunity?

Opinion | Andy Gipson •

June 10, 2026

News

Spring forward: Daylight Saving Time returns this Sunday

House seeks to allow proton radiation therapy in Rankin County, addresses other CON provisions

Mississippi congressional delegation reacts to U.S. military operation in Iran

Where things stand after the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran

Magnolia Mornings: March 2, 2026

Senate Public Health Committee advances bill to allow Ibogaine trials

Mississippi House moves to exempt NIL compensation from state income tax

Scouting America will alter its policies to maintain support from the U.S. military, Pentagon says

Absentee voting winding down ahead of March 10 Mississippi Midterm Primary Election

Magnolia Mornings: February 27, 2026

Long-awaited Pearl River flood control project moves forward

Lawmakers seek to ensure use of PPE by inmates when handling cleaning supplies

News

Credit union CEO, state employee sued for allegedly embezzling over $90 million

Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

Chaney to seek sixth term as Mississippi Insurance Commissioner

Business

U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program

NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood

EVE Energy makes U.S. Dept. of War’s roster of “Chinese military companies”

Culture

The Next Chapter: How Dixon Books & Loft brought new life to a Natchez landmark

The conquering lion

The unlived life

Opinion

Wicker: Mississippi leads in national defense

A Jackson data center: Threat or opportunity?

Working with the Trump administration to eliminate welfare fraud

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