News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

February 19, 2025

Senator Wiggins questions Auditor’s spending, attempts to reduce department budget by $2 million

The debate over a consultant's report continues to rage in the Mississippi Senate. State Auditor White blames Lt. Gov. Hosemann "and his lackeys."

News | Daniel Tyson •

February 19, 2025

Mississippi lawmakers pass bills to combat child grooming

Both chambers have taken the issue up this session, with Sen. Joey Fillingane saying the legislation is a "proactive approach" to protect the state's children.

News | Magnolia Tribune •

February 19, 2025

Magnolia Mornings: February 19, 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 •

February 18, 2025

House passes Senate’s direct wine shipping bill

Mississippi is one of only three states that prohibits the direct shipment of wines to its residents. That could change with Governor Tate Reeves' signature.

News | Daniel Tyson •

February 18, 2025

Senate passes Miss. Dept. of Corrections appropriation topping $450 million

The funding bill limits regional correctional facilities to spending no more than $32.71 daily on housing inmates.

News | Amanda Seitz, Associated Press , Andrew Demillo, Associated Press , Kevin Freking, Associated Press •

February 18, 2025

Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid

The $880 billion Medicaid program is financed mostly by federal taxpayers. The GOP-controlled Congress is eyeing work requirements for Medicaid and considering paying a shrunken, fixed rate to states.

News | Jeremy Pittari •

February 18, 2025

House seeks review of inmate medical care in Mississippi prisons

In the bill, the Mississippi Department of Health will be tasked with conducting a "comprehensive correctional services review" of all medical care provided to state inmates.

News | Jeremy Pittari •

February 18, 2025

House passes new nursing regulation aimed at expanding access to care in Mississippi

The bill grants “full practice authority” to advanced practice nurses, allowing them to treat patients without physician collaboration. The policy has been implemented in 28 other states.

News | Magnolia Tribune •

February 18, 2025

Magnolia Mornings: February 18, 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 •

February 17, 2025

With deadline looming, lawmakers try again to pass an updated judicial redistricting plan

The Senate has acted on its proposal twice, once during the 2024 session and this year. However, it was not taken up by the House last year. Now, the House has its own plan.

News | Magnolia Tribune •

February 17, 2025

Magnolia Mornings: February 17, 2025

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 14, 2025

“Last dollar program” passed in Mississippi Senate to provide tuition-free community college

The Senate legislation has less restrictions than a similar bill that passed in the House earlier this week.

News

News | Daniel Tyson •

July 3, 2025

Launch of Mississippi’s America250 Commission announced

News | Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press , Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press , Leah Askarinam, Associated Press •

July 3, 2025

The House gives final approval to Trump’s big tax bill and sends it to him to sign

News | Frank Corder •

July 3, 2025

Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court coming to address “very narrow, legal issue” in court-ordered legislative redistricting

Business

Business | Lynne Jeter •

June 27, 2025

Howard Industries announces $237 million expansion in Clarke, Jones and Simpson counties

Business | Magnolia Tribune •

June 17, 2025

Balch & Bingham’s Hoffmann appointed Honorary Consul of Belgium for Mississippi and Alabama

Business | Bernard Condon, Associated Press •

June 16, 2025

The Trump family’s next venture, a mobile phone company

Culture

Culture | C.H. Spurgeon •

July 6, 2025

Torn in two

Culture | Richelle Putnam •

July 4, 2025

The timeless allure and bayou elegance of Gulf Hills Hotel and Resort

Culture | C.H. Spurgeon •

July 4, 2025

Follow Rahab’s example

Opinion

Opinion | Kimberly Ross •

July 3, 2025

U.S. Supreme Court picks parents, religious freedom over woke education bureaucracy

Opinion | Kelley Williams •

July 3, 2025

Why do utility monopolies exist?

Opinion | Ashby Foote •

July 2, 2025

News

Senator Wiggins questions Auditor’s spending, attempts to reduce department budget by $2 million

Mississippi lawmakers pass bills to combat child grooming

Magnolia Mornings: February 19, 2025

House passes Senate’s direct wine shipping bill

Senate passes Miss. Dept. of Corrections appropriation topping $450 million

Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid

House seeks review of inmate medical care in Mississippi prisons

House passes new nursing regulation aimed at expanding access to care in Mississippi

Magnolia Mornings: February 18, 2025

With deadline looming, lawmakers try again to pass an updated judicial redistricting plan

Magnolia Mornings: February 17, 2025

“Last dollar program” passed in Mississippi Senate to provide tuition-free community college

News

Launch of Mississippi’s America250 Commission announced

The House gives final approval to Trump’s big tax bill and sends it to him to sign

Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court coming to address “very narrow, legal issue” in court-ordered legislative redistricting

Business

Howard Industries announces $237 million expansion in Clarke, Jones and Simpson counties

Balch & Bingham’s Hoffmann appointed Honorary Consul of Belgium for Mississippi and Alabama

The Trump family’s next venture, a mobile phone company

Culture

Torn in two

The timeless allure and bayou elegance of Gulf Hills Hotel and Resort

Follow Rahab’s example

Opinion

U.S. Supreme Court picks parents, religious freedom over woke education bureaucracy

Why do utility monopolies exist?

Is Iran poised for disruption?

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