News

News | Frank Corder •

March 17, 2026

U.S. House passes Ezell-backed IOOS reauthorization

The Integrated Ocean Observation System plays a vital role in forecasting hurricanes, monitoring harmful algal blooms, supporting maritime navigation, and informing disaster response.

News | Daniel Tyson •

March 17, 2026

House invites Senate to conference over proposed Metro Jackson Water Authority

There was little discussion on the House side before rejecting the Senate proposal. However, it was heavily debated last week in the Senate.

News | Daniel Tyson •

March 17, 2026

Lawmakers consider tax credits for those contributing to support rural hospitals

State Senator Lane Taylor believes the bill could help struggling rural hospitals as many are facing risk of closure.

News | Frank Corder •

March 17, 2026

Mississippi’s “record-breaking $1 billion in interest income” a cumulative total generated over 6 years

The clarification came as Magnolia Tribune sought a breakdown of the interest income between special funds and the state's general fund.

News | Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press •

March 17, 2026

What’s in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor

The Senate will take up the bill this week. It would require voters to provide proof of citizenship when they register and to present approved identification when they go to the polls, among other new rules.

News | Magnolia Tribune •

March 17, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: March 17, 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 •

March 16, 2026

House sends community college, university funding proposals to the Senate

The Mississippi House looks to increase state community college funding by $100 million while also raising university funding by $53 million above legislative budget requests.

News | Frank Corder •

March 16, 2026

Mississippi’s S&P Global Credit Rating improves

Governor Reeves and Treasurer McRae say the state's pro-growth policies have helped restore confidence among credit rating agencies.

News | Frank Corder •

March 16, 2026

Longtime federal judge E. Grady Jolly dies at 88

Jolly was appointed to the federal bench in 1982 by former President Ronald Reagan. He went on to serve for 35 years.

News | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

March 16, 2026

Trump seeks to close $1.6 trillion revenue gap with raft of new tariffs

The administration has to use different legal provisions to impose new duties, and those provisions require longer, complex processes that U.S. companies can use to seek exemptions.

News | Magnolia Tribune •

March 16, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: March 16, 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 13, 2026

Mississippi National Guard airmen, soldiers deployed to support Operation Epic Fury

Governor Tate Reeves said the residents of the state are praying for those deployed in harm's way in the Middle East.

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

U.S. House passes Ezell-backed IOOS reauthorization

House invites Senate to conference over proposed Metro Jackson Water Authority

Lawmakers consider tax credits for those contributing to support rural hospitals

Mississippi’s “record-breaking $1 billion in interest income” a cumulative total generated over 6 years

What’s in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor

Magnolia Mornings: March 17, 2026

House sends community college, university funding proposals to the Senate

Mississippi’s S&P Global Credit Rating improves

Longtime federal judge E. Grady Jolly dies at 88

Trump seeks to close $1.6 trillion revenue gap with raft of new tariffs

Magnolia Mornings: March 16, 2026

Mississippi National Guard airmen, soldiers deployed to support Operation Epic Fury

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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