News

News | Daniel Tyson •

March 20, 2026

Sparks, Senate attempt to revive chambers’ PERS reforms

From lowering the years of service to setting aside funds for a COLA for the new Tier 5, the Mississippi Senate continues the push for its preferred PERS changes.

News | Magnolia Tribune •

March 20, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: March 20, 2026

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 •

March 19, 2026

Miss. Dept. of Education releases updated K-12 strategic plan

The Mississippi Department of Education developed the updated plan after gathering input through a survey and focus group interviews with approximately 100 Mississippians last fall.

News | Frank Corder •

March 19, 2026

Mobile sports betting dies again in Mississippi Senate

It is the second time this session that a mobile sports betting bill from the House has died in the Senate.

News | Jeremy Pittari •

March 19, 2026

House concurs with Senate’s changes to medical cannabis program

Caregiver background checks will now be required every two years instead of annually.

News | Kostya Manenkov, Associated Press , Kristen Grieshaber, Associated Press •

March 19, 2026

World Happiness Report highlights social media’s negative impact, ranks Finland as happiest country

The 2026 rankings mark the second year in a row that none of the English-speaking countries appear in the top 10. The United States is at 23rd place, Canada is at 25th and Britain at 29th.

News | Magnolia Tribune •

March 19, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: March 19, 2026

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

News | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

March 18, 2026

Fed projects one rate cut this year as Powell vows to stay on until DOJ investigation is finished

Fed policymakers left short-term interest rates unchanged Wednesday for the second straight meeting at about 3.6%

News | Jeremy Pittari •

March 18, 2026

Lawmakers send Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act, Ibogaine clinical trials to governor

The Mississippi House of Representatives voted to concur on the measures Tuesday after the bills returned from the Senate.

News | Frank Corder •

March 18, 2026

Over 200 Gadsden Flag specialty car tags have been claimed

Once the first 300 are claimed, any vehicle owner in Mississippi will be able buy one at their local county tax collector’s office to support freedom and liberty studies at a state university.

News | Daniel Tyson •

March 18, 2026

Lumumba, Owens seek dismissal of bribery charges while Banks seeks separate trial

The Jackson trio are set to go on trial in the summer of 2026.

News | Jeremy Pittari •

March 18, 2026

Senate moves Children’s Promise Act forward

The legislation would create an additional $6 million in tax credits for special purpose schools that serve students with disabilities.

News

News | Frank Corder •

August 28, 2026

Arrest made in sextortion case that led to death of Starkville teen Walker Montgomery

News | Jeremy Pittari •

August 28, 2026

Mississippi sees decline in overdose deaths, pushes for continued focus on reducing addiction

News | Frank Corder •

August 28, 2026

Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

August 27, 2026

Raytheon announces completion of $50 million expansion in Forest

Business | Cass Rutledge •

August 20, 2026

Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley

Business | Frank Corder •

August 18, 2026

New Director coming to Port Pascagoula

Culture

Culture | Frank Corder •

August 28, 2026

Preseason Conerly Trophy watch list announced by Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum

Culture | Susan Marquez •

August 28, 2026

Visit a Mississippi farmer’s market before summer ends

Culture | Alistair Begg •

August 28, 2026

Terms and conditions

Opinion

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

August 28, 2026

Reports of Mississippi momentum are true

Opinion | Sid Salter •

August 26, 2026

Supreme Court to rule on 2020 Census results that negatively impacted Mississippians

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

August 21, 2026

News

Sparks, Senate attempt to revive chambers’ PERS reforms

Magnolia Mornings: March 20, 2026

Miss. Dept. of Education releases updated K-12 strategic plan

Mobile sports betting dies again in Mississippi Senate

House concurs with Senate’s changes to medical cannabis program

World Happiness Report highlights social media’s negative impact, ranks Finland as happiest country

Magnolia Mornings: March 19, 2026

Fed projects one rate cut this year as Powell vows to stay on until DOJ investigation is finished

Lawmakers send Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act, Ibogaine clinical trials to governor

Over 200 Gadsden Flag specialty car tags have been claimed

Lumumba, Owens seek dismissal of bribery charges while Banks seeks separate trial

Senate moves Children’s Promise Act forward

News

Arrest made in sextortion case that led to death of Starkville teen Walker Montgomery

Mississippi sees decline in overdose deaths, pushes for continued focus on reducing addiction

Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport

Business

Raytheon announces completion of $50 million expansion in Forest

Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley

New Director coming to Port Pascagoula

Culture

Preseason Conerly Trophy watch list announced by Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum

Visit a Mississippi farmer’s market before summer ends

Terms and conditions

Opinion

Reports of Mississippi momentum are true

Supreme Court to rule on 2020 Census results that negatively impacted Mississippians

Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line boosts jobs, tourism

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