News

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 | Frank Corder •

April 1, 2025

It’s Municipal Primary Election Day in Mississippi. Go vote!

In many cities and towns due to the lack of General Election candidates, today's results will determine who will serve as Mayor, Councilman and more for the next four years.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 1, 2025

Lawmakers agree on measures to fight blight in Mississippi municipalities

From grants to tax incentives, lawmakers look to aid cities and towns in cleaning up.

News | Magnolia Tribune •

April 1, 2025

Magnolia Mornings: April 1, 2025

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

News

News | Daniel Tyson •

September 10, 2025

Jackson Council tables new panhandling ordinance

News | Daniel Tyson •

September 10, 2025

Water customers voice concerns to lawmakers at Senate Energy Committee hearing

News | Frank Corder •

September 10, 2025

Adlakha, Till kick off U.S. Senate bids in Mississippi as field grows for Republicans and Democrats

Business

Business | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

September 10, 2025

U.S. supply chain prices unexpectedly fell 0.1% in August

Business | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

September 5, 2025

Hiring stalls with US companies reluctant to expand in an uncertain economic landscape

Business | Lynne Jeter •

September 3, 2025

Hood Industries invests $245 million in Waynesboro expansion

Culture

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

September 10, 2025

Twists, Turns, and Masterpieces: Exploring the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum

Culture | Alistair Begg •

September 10, 2025

Where to turn to when your thoughts go dark

Culture | Associated Press •

September 9, 2025

Mississippi State fined $500,000 by SEC for field storming following against Arizona State

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

September 10, 2025

‘Walking Tall?’: Sordid allegations against legendary Tennessee sheriff are shocking

Opinion | Russ Latino •

September 8, 2025

Do we have to ‘distrust the science’ to Make America Healthy Again?

Opinion | Russ Latino •

September 7, 2025

News

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