News

News | Frank Corder •

February 19, 2025

Absentee voting now available for Municipal Primary Elections

The last day to vote in-person absentee is March 29, while mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked on or before April 1st.

News | Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press •

February 19, 2025

Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it’s not easy to do

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new health secretary, and Brooke Rollins, the new agriculture secretary, favor stripping such treats from the program previously known as food stamps.

News | Jeremy Pittari , Frank Corder •

February 19, 2025

Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann faints while presiding over Senate

Early reports indicate that he was later able to walk out of the chamber. This is a developing story.

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

News | Frank Corder •

July 30, 2025

Auditor claims Attorney General not consistently enforcing demands; AG responds

News | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

July 30, 2025

Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged even as Trump demands cuts

News | Jeremy Pittari •

July 30, 2025

Gipson doubles down on bid for Mississippi Governor, literally throwing his hat in the ring at Neshoba

Business

Business | Lynne Jeter •

July 17, 2025

Southern Miss, Integer Technologies land $25 million defense contract

Business | Frank Corder •

July 9, 2025

Nissan delays EV production at Canton plant until 2028

Business | Lynne Jeter •

July 8, 2025

Mississippi tech companies featured at premier national defense innovation event

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

July 30, 2025

Katrina trees: A symbol of recovery and resilience

Culture | C.H. Spurgeon •

July 30, 2025

All ours

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

July 29, 2025

Smitty’s Super Service: Mississippi’s animatronic time machine

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

July 30, 2025

“One big, beautiful bill” adoption signals both danger and opportunities for the state’s rural hospitals

Opinion | Russ Latino •

July 27, 2025

Facing the Darkness

Opinion | Kimberly Ross •

July 23, 2025

News

Absentee voting now available for Municipal Primary Elections

Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it’s not easy to do

Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann faints while presiding over Senate

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

News

Auditor claims Attorney General not consistently enforcing demands; AG responds

Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged even as Trump demands cuts

Gipson doubles down on bid for Mississippi Governor, literally throwing his hat in the ring at Neshoba

Business

Southern Miss, Integer Technologies land $25 million defense contract

Nissan delays EV production at Canton plant until 2028

Mississippi tech companies featured at premier national defense innovation event

Culture

Katrina trees: A symbol of recovery and resilience

All ours

Smitty’s Super Service: Mississippi’s animatronic time machine

Opinion

“One big, beautiful bill” adoption signals both danger and opportunities for the state’s rural hospitals

Facing the Darkness

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