News

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 9, 2026

Senate wants $1 billion directed to PERS over the next decade

State Senator Daniel Sparks explained on the floor that the PERS unfunded liability is about $26 billion, $6 billion of which has been added since 2020.

News | Jeremy Pittari •

January 9, 2026

Certificate of Need reform bill vetoed by Governor back before lawmakers

State Rep. Samuel Creekmore believes he has the cooperation from the Senate needed to send the bill back to the governor's desk minus the provisions that caused the veto.

News | Frank Corder •

January 9, 2026

Tax filing season opens January 26

The IRS said the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could impact federal taxes, credits and deductions. Taxpayers in Mississippi have until April 15 to file both their federal and state income taxes.

News | Magnolia Tribune •

January 9, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: January 9, 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 , Daniel Tyson •

January 8, 2026

xAI investing more than $20 billion in Southaven data center

"This is insane execution speed by xAI and the state of Mississippi. We are grateful to Governor Reeves for his support of building xAI at warp speed," Elon Musk said.

News | Frank Corder •

January 8, 2026

Democrat state representative seeks to strip Tasers from Mississippi police officers

Lumberton Police Chief Elsie Cowart said she believes the measure would be "a terrible thing for law enforcement."

News | Jeremy Pittari •

January 8, 2026

House Education Committee hears arguments for, against school choice

"Options are extremely limited for families who want something better or simply different for their children," New Hebron Mayor Cindy Bryan told lawmakers. "We now have fewer students, more funding per student and lower performance."

News | Frank Corder •

January 8, 2026

Mississippi revenue collections exceed estimates by $164.3 million halfway through fiscal year

December state revenue collections came in $74.2 million, or 12.99% above the revised revenue estimate.

News | Magnolia Tribune •

January 8, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: January 8, 2026

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

News | Russ Latino •

January 7, 2026

Mississippi House proposes ambitious package of school choice reforms

Speaker Jason White and House Republican education leaders dropped the Education Freedom Act on Wednesday, offering a path to universal school choice.

News | Frank Corder •

January 7, 2026

Senior Navy, Marine Corps leaders visit Ingalls in Pascagoula

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan said Ingalls represents the ingenuity and commitment required to meet the Navy’s current and future needs as they help build out the “Golden Fleet.”

News | Jeremy Pittari •

January 7, 2026

State Superintendent releases annual report for K-12 schools

The report states graduation rates and the number of third graders passing reading assessments are making gains.

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

Senate wants $1 billion directed to PERS over the next decade

Certificate of Need reform bill vetoed by Governor back before lawmakers

Tax filing season opens January 26

Magnolia Mornings: January 9, 2026

xAI investing more than $20 billion in Southaven data center

Democrat state representative seeks to strip Tasers from Mississippi police officers

House Education Committee hears arguments for, against school choice

Mississippi revenue collections exceed estimates by $164.3 million halfway through fiscal year

Magnolia Mornings: January 8, 2026

Mississippi House proposes ambitious package of school choice reforms

Senior Navy, Marine Corps leaders visit Ingalls in Pascagoula

State Superintendent releases annual report for K-12 schools

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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