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News | Magnolia Tribune •

January 7, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: January 7, 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 •

January 6, 2026

Senate Education Committee moves teacher pay raise, public-to-public transfer bills forward

Under the Senate proposals, teachers could receive a $2,000 pay increase and students would be allowed to transfer between public schools without their current district objecting.

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 6, 2026

Senate committee wastes no time in passing bill aimed at shoring up PERS

The legislation would transfer $500 million from the Capital Expense Fund to the PERS account as of July 1, and would direct subsequent $50 million transfers through 2036.

News | Seung Min Kim, Associated Press •

January 6, 2026

Trump and House Republicans are meeting to talk about their election year agenda

The White House and the GOP are aware they are confronting the traditional headwinds against the party of the president in a midterm year.

News | Frank Corder •

January 6, 2026

Trial of Ted DiBiase, Jr. gets underway in Mississippi

The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed a federal indictment in April 2023 charging the WWE star for his role in allegedly misappropriating millions of dollars in federal welfare funds.

News | Magnolia Tribune •

January 6, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: January 6, 2026

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

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 5, 2026

Lt. Governor Hosemann outlines Senate education priorities for 2026 session

The proposed Senate education reforms are not as bold as their House counterparts.

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 5, 2026

Speaker White previews House education freedom reforms ahead of 2026 session

Some legislators, mainly Democrats, have expressed opposition to the proposed education reforms.

News | Frank Corder •

January 5, 2026

Mississippi lawmakers to gavel in for 2026 session. What you need to know

Learn more about what to expect over the next three months and what is on the horizon as the Mississippi Legislature gets down to business.

News | Jeremy Pittari •

January 5, 2026

MUW president announces retirement

President Nora Miller will continue in her responsibilities under her last day on June 30. IHL's Board of Trustees will coordinate the process to name a replacement.

News | Jeremy Pittari •

January 5, 2026

Mississippi awaits more information on child care funding freeze

Allegations of fraud in Minnesota prompted changes in how Health and Human Services provides child care funding across the U.S.

News | Frank Corder •

January 5, 2026

Reeves elected as Appalachian Regional Commission States’ Co-Chair

In addition to advancing ARC investments, Governor Reeves as the States’ Co-Chair also hosts ARC’s annual conference, which will take place on June 2-4, 2026, in Starkville.

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

Magnolia Mornings: January 7, 2026

Senate Education Committee moves teacher pay raise, public-to-public transfer bills forward

Senate committee wastes no time in passing bill aimed at shoring up PERS

Trump and House Republicans are meeting to talk about their election year agenda

Trial of Ted DiBiase, Jr. gets underway in Mississippi

Magnolia Mornings: January 6, 2026

Lt. Governor Hosemann outlines Senate education priorities for 2026 session

Speaker White previews House education freedom reforms ahead of 2026 session

Mississippi lawmakers to gavel in for 2026 session. What you need to know

MUW president announces retirement

Mississippi awaits more information on child care funding freeze

Reeves elected as Appalachian Regional Commission States’ Co-Chair

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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