News

News | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

February 20, 2026

U.S. economy grows at 1.4% rate in the fourth quarter, slower than expected

A downturn in government and consumer spending contributed to the slowdown in fourth-quarter growth, the government said.

News | Magnolia Tribune •

February 20, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: February 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 | Daniel Tyson •

February 19, 2026

McMahan urges funding for small municipality grants

Senator Chad McMahan said the funding “is a powerful tool” for economic development in small towns but the appropriation has not been made to support the program in three years.

News | Frank Corder •

February 19, 2026

Mississippi public school graduation rate rises to over 90%, dropout rate falls to 7%

Compared to the prior school year in 2023-24, the graduation rate for 2024-25 increased by 1.6 percentage points while the dropout rate decreased by 1.5 percentage points.

News | Frank Corder •

February 19, 2026

Cyberattack on UMMC forces clinics to close

Access to UMMC's website, electronic medical records and Epic are part of the systems that are down.

News | Aamer Madhani, Associated Press , Matthew Lee, Associated Press •

February 19, 2026

Trump gathers members of Board of Peace for first meeting, with some U.S. allies wary of new body

More than 40 countries and the European Union confirmed they were sending officials to the meeting.

News | Jeremy Pittari •

February 19, 2026

House Education Committee kills all but two Senate education bills

Neither of the bills dealt with education freedom. The House Education Chairman said he expected Wednesday's committee meeting to be the last for this session but "that's subject to change."

News | Magnolia Tribune •

February 19, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: February 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 | Jeremy Pittari •

February 18, 2026

Committee sends MDOT Executive Director reappointment to full Senate

During the committee meeting, White was asked about MDOT's response to the recent ice storm in North Mississippi.

News | Frank Corder •

February 18, 2026

Firehawk Aerospace establishing manufacturing operations in Crawford

Will Edwards, Founder and CEO of Firehawk, said that Mississippi stood out because of its pro-industry leadership, deep talent pool and commitment to advanced manufacturing.

News | Daniel Tyson •

February 18, 2026

Horhn introduces Brackney as new Jackson Police Chief ahead of Council confirmation vote

RaShall Brackney brings over 30 years of experience to the Jackson Police Department. She was fired as chief in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she sued alleging discrimination.

News | Magnolia Tribune •

February 18, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: February 18, 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 | 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

U.S. economy grows at 1.4% rate in the fourth quarter, slower than expected

Magnolia Mornings: February 20, 2026

McMahan urges funding for small municipality grants

Mississippi public school graduation rate rises to over 90%, dropout rate falls to 7%

Cyberattack on UMMC forces clinics to close

Trump gathers members of Board of Peace for first meeting, with some U.S. allies wary of new body

House Education Committee kills all but two Senate education bills

Magnolia Mornings: February 19, 2026

Committee sends MDOT Executive Director reappointment to full Senate

Firehawk Aerospace establishing manufacturing operations in Crawford

Horhn introduces Brackney as new Jackson Police Chief ahead of Council confirmation vote

Magnolia Mornings: February 18, 2026

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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