News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

January 29, 2026

Senate college committee moves bills forward focused on financial literacy, scholarship programs

One state funded scholarship program focuses on traditional students, while the second is geared toward older, returning students.

News | Frank Corder •

January 29, 2026

Adlakha selling herself as an outsider. Hyde-Smith’s campaign says welcome to Mississippi

Sarah Adlakha, a Chicago native, is running against incumbent U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in the March 10 Republican Primary Election.

News | Jeremy Pittari •

January 29, 2026

Bill that removes THC limits on concentrated forms of medical cannabis passes House committee

State Rep. Lee Yancey said the goal is to push patients toward variants of medical cannabis they do not have to smoke.

News | Matthew Daly, Associated Press •

January 29, 2026

EPA plan would begin rolling back ‘good neighbor’ rule on downwind pollution from smokestacks

The EPA said Wednesday it is proposing to approve plans by eight states to regulate ozone air pollution as they see fit. Mississippi is among the affected states.

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 29, 2026

State constitutional amendment proposed to require secured bond for bail-restricted crimes

If the measure is passed by both chambers of the Legislature, voters could see the proposed amendment on the November General Election ballot.

News | Magnolia Tribune •

January 29, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: January 29, 2026

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

News | Makiya Seminera, Associated Press , Moriah Balingit, Associated Press •

January 28, 2026

Your baby could qualify for $1,000 with a Trump Account. Here’s what to know

“Every president in modern history has left our children with nothing but debt,” Trump said. “But under this administration, we're going to leave every child with real assets and a shot at financial freedom.”

News | Frank Corder •

January 28, 2026

Mississippi put on notice of possible penalty over misspent welfare funds

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reminded Mississippi this week that it could face significant penalties over the misspent TANF funds uncovered in 2019.

News | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

January 28, 2026

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered

With the economy growing at a healthy pace and no signs of deterioration in hiring, Fed officials likely see little reason to rush any further rate cuts.

News | Frank Corder •

January 28, 2026

Three more deaths reported in North Mississippi related to winter storm

Seven deaths have now been reported in Mississippi related to the winter storm. Nearly 118,000 remain without power.

News | Frank Corder •

January 28, 2026

PSC announces new 471 area code coming to North Mississippi region

Telephone numbers are in high demand in North Mississippi.

News | Russ Latino •

January 28, 2026

New Poll: Mississippi GOP primary voters overwhelmingly back major school choice bill

74% of likely Republican primary voters support the Mississippi Education Freedom Act.

News

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

News | Frank Corder •

May 22, 2026

Memorial Day travelers hit with highest prices at the pump in 4 years

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 | Susan Marquez •

May 22, 2026

Flag flying etiquette is a real thing

Culture | Alistair Begg •

May 22, 2026

A bastion for our souls

Culture | Alistair Begg •

May 21, 2026

Committed and consistent

Opinion

Opinion | Kelley Williams •

May 22, 2026

Hoist on your own petard

Opinion | Sid Salter •

May 20, 2026

Second-generation jurist brings impactful tenure on the federal bench to a close at age 85

Opinion | Mike Ezell •

May 14, 2026

News

Senate college committee moves bills forward focused on financial literacy, scholarship programs

Adlakha selling herself as an outsider. Hyde-Smith’s campaign says welcome to Mississippi

Bill that removes THC limits on concentrated forms of medical cannabis passes House committee

EPA plan would begin rolling back ‘good neighbor’ rule on downwind pollution from smokestacks

State constitutional amendment proposed to require secured bond for bail-restricted crimes

Magnolia Mornings: January 29, 2026

Your baby could qualify for $1,000 with a Trump Account. Here’s what to know

Mississippi put on notice of possible penalty over misspent welfare funds

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered

Three more deaths reported in North Mississippi related to winter storm

PSC announces new 471 area code coming to North Mississippi region

New Poll: Mississippi GOP primary voters overwhelmingly back major school choice bill

News

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

Memorial Day travelers hit with highest prices at the pump in 4 years

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

Flag flying etiquette is a real thing

A bastion for our souls

Committed and consistent

Opinion

Hoist on your own petard

Second-generation jurist brings impactful tenure on the federal bench to a close at age 85

Supporting law enforcement shouldn’t be political

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