News

News | Sarah Ulmer •

March 1, 2024

Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Announces Funding for 33 Projects Across the State

More than $14.5 million will go to enhance walking trails, boat ramps, playgrounds and more in support of the Magnolia State's $8 billion outdoor recreation economy.

News | Frank Corder •

March 1, 2024

MDOC Vows to Work with DOJ to Enhance Inmate Safety, Improve Operations

While MDOC disagrees with the DOJ report, state corrections officials say they will work with the Justice Department to identify possible resolutions.

News | Jeremy Pittari •

March 1, 2024

Fresh Start Act Aims to Give Former Inmates Path into Workforce

The bill's author, State Rep. Yates, says making it easier for former inmates to work when possible is always a plus, especially considering the labor force participation rate in Mississippi.

News | Sarah Ulmer •

March 1, 2024

Prior Authorization Bill Goes into Law Without Governor’s Signature

Reform to prior authorization is expected to speed up healthcare delivery and streamline the request and appeal process. However, Governor Reeves notes the potential negative effects the new law will have on state employees' premiums.

News | Magnolia Tribune •

March 1, 2024

Magnolia Mornings: March 1, 2024

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 •

February 29, 2024

Trump Endorses Wicker for Re-Election

Former President Donald Trump says, "Senator Roger Wicker has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election. Vote Trump and Wicker on March 12th!"

News | Sarah Ulmer •

February 29, 2024

Bill to Provide Presumptive Medicaid Eligibility for Pregnant Women Heads to Governor

Mississippi lawmakers have approved presumptive eligibility for pregnant women who are likely to receive Medicaid coverage but who have not yet been approved.

News | Jeremy Pittari •

February 29, 2024

Senate Proposes Its Own Change to MAEP

After the House proposed INSPIRE to replace the K-12 education funding formula, Senate leaders have put forward a bill to tweak MAEP.

News | Frank Corder •

February 29, 2024

Taylor Named New AccelerateMS Executive Director

Dr. Courtney Taylor has been confirmed by the State Workforce Investment Board to lead the state's workforce development program.

News | Russ Latino •

February 29, 2024

Prominent Business Leaders Call on Mississippi Legislature to Pass Universal School Choice Bill

Sixty business leaders have called on the Mississippi Legislature to pass universal school choice.

News | Magnolia Tribune •

February 29, 2024

Magnolia Mornings: February 29, 2024

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 •

February 28, 2024

Mississippi House Passes Speaker White’s Medicaid Expansion Bill

Only 20 Republicans voted against the legislation after the House has rejected calls to expand the welfare program for a decade.

News

News | Frank Corder •

April 8, 2026

Governor approves second disaster loan program for cities, counties effected by winter storm

News | Jeremy Pittari •

April 8, 2026

Student cell phone use bans fail to find support in Mississippi House, Senate

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 8, 2026

Dept. of Public Safety set to consolidate divisions, providing more strategic collaboration and cost savings

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 | Will Graves, Associated Press •

April 8, 2026

Pirates sign teenage shortstop Konnor Griffin to a 9-year deal worth at least $140 million

Culture | Richelle Putnam •

April 8, 2026

Where the Light Falls: The landscape of Marshall Bouldin

Culture | Alistair Begg •

April 8, 2026

More than a name

Opinion

Opinion | Russ Latino •

April 8, 2026

The truth about ACA subsidies after the “One Big Beautiful Bill”

Opinion | Sid Salter •

April 8, 2026

A new take on an old question about who Mississippians trust with life-altering decisions

Opinion | Russ Latino •

April 3, 2026

News

Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Announces Funding for 33 Projects Across the State

MDOC Vows to Work with DOJ to Enhance Inmate Safety, Improve Operations

Fresh Start Act Aims to Give Former Inmates Path into Workforce

Prior Authorization Bill Goes into Law Without Governor’s Signature

Magnolia Mornings: March 1, 2024

Trump Endorses Wicker for Re-Election

Bill to Provide Presumptive Medicaid Eligibility for Pregnant Women Heads to Governor

Senate Proposes Its Own Change to MAEP

Taylor Named New AccelerateMS Executive Director

Prominent Business Leaders Call on Mississippi Legislature to Pass Universal School Choice Bill

Magnolia Mornings: February 29, 2024

Mississippi House Passes Speaker White’s Medicaid Expansion Bill

News

Governor approves second disaster loan program for cities, counties effected by winter storm

Student cell phone use bans fail to find support in Mississippi House, Senate

Dept. of Public Safety set to consolidate divisions, providing more strategic collaboration and cost savings

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

Pirates sign teenage shortstop Konnor Griffin to a 9-year deal worth at least $140 million

Where the Light Falls: The landscape of Marshall Bouldin

More than a name

Opinion

The truth about ACA subsidies after the “One Big Beautiful Bill”

A new take on an old question about who Mississippians trust with life-altering decisions

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

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