News

News | Mark Sherman, Associated Press , Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press •

May 4, 2026

Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies

The order signed by Justice Samuel Alito temporarily allows women seeking abortions to obtain the pill at pharmacies or through the mail, without an in-person visit to a doctor.

News | Clara Turnage •

May 4, 2026

Study finds major gaps in dementia care across Mississippi

All counties are underserved in adult day services, Ole Miss researchers find.

News | Frank Corder •

May 4, 2026

Mississippi revenues exceed April estimates by $64.6 million

With two months remaining in the current fiscal year, Mississippi revenues are exceeding legislative estimates by $184.6 million through April.

News | Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press •

May 1, 2026

Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown

The shutdown lasted for more than 70 days as Democrats refused to fund Trump’s immigration enforcement operations without changes.

News | Daniel Tyson •

May 1, 2026

Federal judge temporarily blocks new Metro Jackson Water Authority

“Until this court determines whether to relinquish its authority over the water and sewer system, the status quo must remain undisturbed," Judge Henry Wingate ordered.

News | Magnolia Tribune •

May 1, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: May 1, 2026

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

News | Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press •

April 30, 2026

U.S. Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets

A resolution passed by voice vote Thursday bans senators and their staff from making bets on upcoming events. It's a change to the Senate’s rules, so it will go into effect immediately.

News | Frank Corder •

April 30, 2026

With Kirby not seeking re-election, Yancey announces run for Senate District 30

State Senator Dean Kirby has served in the Mississippi Senate since 1992. He will not seek a 10th term next year. State Rep. Lee Yancey, a former state senator, will run to succeed Kirby instead of seeking a statewide office.

News | Jeremy Pittari •

April 30, 2026

State Board of Education approves updated internal audit charter

Prior to its approval, concerns were voiced over the revised wording in the current management hierarchy with the State Superintendent and Board of Education.

News | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

April 30, 2026

Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices

Compared with a year ago, prices rose 3.5%, the biggest increase in almost three years.

News | Jeremy Pittari •

April 30, 2026

Governor announces $13 million for youth mental health care service expansion

UMMC will use the funds to ensure those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic have access to mental health care, especially in rural areas of Mississippi.

News | Magnolia Tribune •

April 30, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: April 30, 2026

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

News

News | Mark Sherman, Associated Press , Ali Swenson, Associated Press •

May 19, 2026

Supreme Court rejects appeals from drug manufacturers over Medicare price negotiations

News | Magnolia Tribune •

May 19, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: May 19, 2026

News | Frank Corder •

May 18, 2026

$23 million in CDBG funds going to 41 Mississippi communities

Business

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

Business | Frank Corder •

May 11, 2026

Lockers Manufacturing announces $9.7 million expansion in Batesville

Culture

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

May 19, 2026

The Author Shoppe: A literary hideaway on Hardy Street

Culture | Alistair Begg •

May 19, 2026

Words that harm

Culture | Robert St. John •

May 18, 2026

The forest and the pine trees

Opinion

Opinion | Mike Ezell •

May 14, 2026

Supporting law enforcement shouldn’t be political

Opinion | Sid Salter •

May 13, 2026

Remembering the legacies of former GOP Gov. Kirk Fordice and First Lady Pat Fordice

Opinion | Trey Dellinger •

May 11, 2026

News

Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies

Study finds major gaps in dementia care across Mississippi

Mississippi revenues exceed April estimates by $64.6 million

Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown

Federal judge temporarily blocks new Metro Jackson Water Authority

Magnolia Mornings: May 1, 2026

U.S. Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets

With Kirby not seeking re-election, Yancey announces run for Senate District 30

State Board of Education approves updated internal audit charter

Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices

Governor announces $13 million for youth mental health care service expansion

Magnolia Mornings: April 30, 2026

News

Supreme Court rejects appeals from drug manufacturers over Medicare price negotiations

Magnolia Mornings: May 19, 2026

$23 million in CDBG funds going to 41 Mississippi communities

Business

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

Lockers Manufacturing announces $9.7 million expansion in Batesville

Culture

The Author Shoppe: A literary hideaway on Hardy Street

Words that harm

The forest and the pine trees

Opinion

Supporting law enforcement shouldn’t be political

Remembering the legacies of former GOP Gov. Kirk Fordice and First Lady Pat Fordice

New Mississippi abortion pill law protects women

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