News

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 | 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

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 3, 2026

Lt. Governor Hosemann: “It was a very good year”

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 3, 2026

Youth court reform dies amid Senate, House disagreement

News | Frank Corder •

April 3, 2026

Governor vetoes bill he says risked Mississippi losing nearly $1 billion in potential rural healthcare funding

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 3, 2026

Step back in time with a stroll through Hattiesburg’s Historic District

Culture | Alistair Begg •

April 3, 2026

Continue in grace

Culture | Alanis Thames, Associated Press •

April 2, 2026

Delta State’s women’s basketball legacy endures even as national spotlight has faded

Opinion

Opinion | Russ Latino •

April 3, 2026

Lawmakers owe Reeves a ‘thank you’ for stopping Medicaid expansion

Opinion | Ashby Foote •

April 2, 2026

The Strait Jacket of Hormuz

Opinion | Patrick Sullivan •

April 1, 2026

News

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

Senate Finance Committee kills House NIL income tax exemption bill

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

News

Lt. Governor Hosemann: “It was a very good year”

Youth court reform dies amid Senate, House disagreement

Governor vetoes bill he says risked Mississippi losing nearly $1 billion in potential rural healthcare funding

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

Step back in time with a stroll through Hattiesburg’s Historic District

Continue in grace

Delta State’s women’s basketball legacy endures even as national spotlight has faded

Opinion

Lawmakers owe Reeves a ‘thank you’ for stopping Medicaid expansion

The Strait Jacket of Hormuz

Data Centers: Power-hungry but price-friendly

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