Opinion

Opinion | Rebekah Staples •

October 9, 2023

PERS: A Week of Questions

PERS is a significantly large system relied upon by thousands of Mississippians. More than ever, we need mature, thoughtful players who ask the right questions to fix its challenges and secure the plan’s long-term stability.

Opinion | Lesley Davis •

October 4, 2023

A Women’s Bill of Rights is needed in Mississippi

Lesley Davis says legislation to protect women’s safe spaces is needed in Mississippi.

Opinion | Sid Salter •

October 4, 2023

New state law on execution methods may get clarity from Alabama death penalty case

Columnist Sid Salter writes that there are plenty of legitimate discussions to be had regarding the imposition of the death penalty in Mississippi.

Opinion | Matthew Becker •

October 2, 2023

Victims of Communism Memorial Day proposed in Mississippi

Since 2018, seven states have passed resolutions marking November 7th as “Victims of Communism Memorial Day.” Professor Matthew Becker wants Mississippi to follow suit.

Opinion | Russ Latino •

October 2, 2023

Feinstein’s death should prompt more debate on politicians’ age

The siren song of power keeps leaders in place too long, diminishing their legacies and undermining trust in our system of government. Dianne Feinstein deserved better. So too do the American people.

Opinion | Philip Wegmann •

October 2, 2023

Biden preaches democracy as House begins impeachment inquiry

Philip Wegmann takes a sober-minded look at the high stakes match being played between President Biden and House Republicans over potential impeachment.

Opinion | Drew Snyder •

October 1, 2023

Medicaid reimbursement proposal significant for Mississippi hospitals

Division of Medicaid Executive Director Drew Snyder describes the proposal to change Medicaid reimbursement rates made by Gov. Tate Reeves, says there are four key advantages to the approach.

Opinion | Cecil Brown •

October 1, 2023

Increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates not enough

Former legislator Cecil Brown argues that Gov. Reeves' Medicaid proposal to add $700 million to hospital funding is not enough & that full Medicaid expansion is necessary.

Opinion | Susan Crabtree , Carl Cannon •

September 29, 2023

Republicans Squabble Through Messy 2nd Debate in California

This intense desire to break out of the pack – to emerge as the clear alternative to Trump – led to frequent cross-talk that made it difficult for the television audience to hear, and to constant interrupting and pointed insults by the seven candidates.

Opinion | Patrick Sullivan •

September 27, 2023

Higher prices at pump no surprise in political environment hostile to fossil fuels

When politicians block access to essential resources, the fallout is very predictable.

Opinion | Sid Salter •

September 27, 2023

Legislators facing a swarm of funding challenges after the current election cycle ends

Columnist Sid Salter says education and public health care always dominate public spending in Mississippi, but in 2024 hospitals and PERS will impact what’s left for lawmakers to divide up.

Opinion | Shad White •

September 26, 2023

Spend Taxpayer Money on Majors that Matter

State Auditor Shad White has called for tax money to be used on college degrees that fit Mississippi’s economy. White hits back at columnist Bill Crawford's critique of the idea.

News

News | Frank Corder •

July 27, 2026

German cookie manufacturer locating operations in Madison with $70 million investment

News | Frank Corder •

July 27, 2026

On the day of his funeral, Nolan Wells’ parents sent notice to his friends and their families of intention to sue them

News | Magnolia Tribune •

July 27, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: July 27, 2026

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

July 23, 2026

SIP Manufacturing coming to the Sip with $100 million investment

Business | Frank Corder •

July 14, 2026

Aluminum Dynamics investing another $200 million in Lowndes County

Business | Frank Corder •

July 8, 2026

Mississippi-based UniTek Global Services acquires Concurrent Utility Services

Culture

Culture | Robert St. John •

July 27, 2026

What you can’t buy in New Orleans

Culture | Alistair Begg •

July 27, 2026

No ordinary death

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

July 26, 2026

Camp meeting

Opinion

Opinion | Jeremy Hutchinson , Mark Bowling , Mark Kate Mull •

July 27, 2026

When junk science decides guilt in the South

Opinion | Sid Salter •

July 22, 2026

Critics aside, revamped youth court system is a Mississippi reform that’s long overdue

Opinion | Russ Latino •

July 21, 2026

Opinion

PERS: A Week of Questions

A Women’s Bill of Rights is needed in Mississippi

New state law on execution methods may get clarity from Alabama death penalty case

Victims of Communism Memorial Day proposed in Mississippi

Feinstein’s death should prompt more debate on politicians’ age

Biden preaches democracy as House begins impeachment inquiry

Medicaid reimbursement proposal significant for Mississippi hospitals

Increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates not enough

Republicans Squabble Through Messy 2nd Debate in California

Higher prices at pump no surprise in political environment hostile to fossil fuels

Legislators facing a swarm of funding challenges after the current election cycle ends

Spend Taxpayer Money on Majors that Matter

News

German cookie manufacturer locating operations in Madison with $70 million investment

On the day of his funeral, Nolan Wells’ parents sent notice to his friends and their families of intention to sue them

Magnolia Mornings: July 27, 2026

Business

SIP Manufacturing coming to the Sip with $100 million investment

Aluminum Dynamics investing another $200 million in Lowndes County

Mississippi-based UniTek Global Services acquires Concurrent Utility Services

Culture

What you can’t buy in New Orleans

No ordinary death

Camp meeting

Opinion

When junk science decides guilt in the South

Critics aside, revamped youth court system is a Mississippi reform that’s long overdue

Nolan Wells’ death is tragic on so many levels

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