News

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 | Russ Latino •

March 18, 2026

Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit against Ole Miss Chancellor dismissed by federal judge

After being fired following an incendiary post about Charlie Kirk’s death, former ole Miss employee Lauren Stokes argued her First Amendment rights were violated. U.S. District Judge Glen Davidson dismissed the claims Monday, setting up a potential 5th Circuit appeal.

News | Magnolia Tribune •

March 18, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: March 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 | Frank Corder •

March 17, 2026

Mississippi Ag Commissioner pushes back on California’s corporate climate reporting mandate

Gipson said the California law could impact agricultural and food industry entities headquartered in Mississippi, "mainly our big poultry and egg companies."

News | Frank Corder •

March 17, 2026

Senate Finance Committee kills House NIL income tax exemption bill

Schools in states with no income tax have sought to use that to their benefit when recruiting college athletes. Mississippi won't be joining them, at least for now.

News

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 1, 2026

Creation of energy infrastructure fund sent to Governor

News | Frank Corder •

April 1, 2026

Watson to announce 2027 election plans

News | Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press •

April 1, 2026

Retail sales rose in February before the Iran war, which threatens to derail spending

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

March 31, 2026

Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown

Business | Frank Corder •

March 26, 2026

DG Foods announces $1.19 million expansion

Business | Frank Corder •

March 25, 2026

AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

April 1, 2026

Mississippi culture bearer: Calvin Phelps, Pike School of Art

Culture | Alistair Begg •

April 1, 2026

The Lord’s work

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

March 31, 2026

Where Charm Lives: Porch swing pickings in downtown Fulton

Opinion

Opinion | Patrick Sullivan •

April 1, 2026

Data Centers: Power-hungry but price-friendly

Opinion | Russ Latino •

April 1, 2026

On this April 1st, more government please

Opinion | Sid Salter •

April 1, 2026

News

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

Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit against Ole Miss Chancellor dismissed by federal judge

Magnolia Mornings: March 18, 2026

Mississippi Ag Commissioner pushes back on California’s corporate climate reporting mandate

Senate Finance Committee kills House NIL income tax exemption bill

News

Creation of energy infrastructure fund sent to Governor

Watson to announce 2027 election plans

Retail sales rose in February before the Iran war, which threatens to derail spending

Business

Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown

DG Foods announces $1.19 million expansion

AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi

Culture

Mississippi culture bearer: Calvin Phelps, Pike School of Art

The Lord’s work

Where Charm Lives: Porch swing pickings in downtown Fulton

Opinion

Data Centers: Power-hungry but price-friendly

On this April 1st, more government please

For Mississippians of a certain age, everything old is new again at their gas pumps

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