News

News | Frank Corder •

January 5, 2026

Mississippi lawmakers to gavel in for 2026 session. What you need to know

Learn more about what to expect over the next three months and what is on the horizon as the Mississippi Legislature gets down to business.

News | Jeremy Pittari •

January 5, 2026

MUW president announces retirement

President Nora Miller will continue in her responsibilities under her last day on June 30. IHL's Board of Trustees will coordinate the process to name a replacement.

News | Jeremy Pittari •

January 5, 2026

Mississippi awaits more information on child care funding freeze

Allegations of fraud in Minnesota prompted changes in how Health and Human Services provides child care funding across the U.S.

News | Frank Corder •

January 5, 2026

Reeves elected as Appalachian Regional Commission States’ Co-Chair

In addition to advancing ARC investments, Governor Reeves as the States’ Co-Chair also hosts ARC’s annual conference, which will take place on June 2-4, 2026, in Starkville.

News | Frank Corder •

January 5, 2026

Wicker commends capture of “illegitimate Venezuelan dictator” as Thompson calls U.S. action an “illegal attack”

Secretary of State Marco Rubio referred to the action as “basically a law enforcement function,” saying that the “Department of War supported the Department of Justice.”

News | Magnolia Tribune •

January 5, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: January 5, 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 •

January 2, 2026

Mississippi’s Tourism Advertising Fund took in over $15 million last fiscal year

It is anticipated that another attempt at creating a standalone Department of Tourism will occur during the 2026 legislative session.

News | Frank Corder •

January 2, 2026

15 Mississippi sites added to National Register of Historic Places during 2025

Mississippi has 1,534 listings in the National Register of Historic Places.

News | Brett Martel, Associated Press •

January 2, 2026

Chambliss, Carneiro lift Mississippi past Georgia 39-34 in Sugar Bowl and into CFP semifinals

Mississippi is doing fine without Lane Kiffin. Next up for Ole Miss is a semifinal matchup with Miami at the Fiesta Bowl.

News | Magnolia Tribune •

January 2, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: January 2, 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 •

December 31, 2025

Governor grants second clemency over illegal sentencing

The order directs the Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections to release Taylor within five days.

News | Jeremy Pittari •

December 30, 2025

Health officials stress need for flu, measles vaccinations

Mississippi's vaccination rate has thus far been keeping pace with or exceeding national averages. The U.S. is at risk of losing its measles elimination status if transmissions continue into next year.

News

News | Munir Ahmed, Associated Press , Michelle L. Price, Associated Press , Russ Bynum, Associated Press •

June 12, 2026

U.S. and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan’s prime minister says

News | Jeremy Pittari •

June 12, 2026

MDOT planning capacity projects, conducting other road work across the state

News | Magnolia Tribune •

June 12, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: June 12, 2026

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

June 10, 2026

NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood

Business | Frank Corder •

June 8, 2026

EVE Energy makes U.S. Dept. of War’s roster of “Chinese military companies”

Business | Daniel Tyson •

May 20, 2026

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

Culture

Culture | Eric Olson, Associated Press •

June 12, 2026

College World Series field once again tilts heavily toward SEC

Culture | Alistair Begg •

June 12, 2026

Comfort for a troubled mind

Culture | Susan Marquez •

June 11, 2026

Let’s scream for ice cream

Opinion

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

June 12, 2026

Wicker: Mississippi leads in national defense

Opinion | Ashby Foote •

June 11, 2026

A Jackson data center: Threat or opportunity?

Opinion | Andy Gipson •

June 10, 2026

News

Mississippi lawmakers to gavel in for 2026 session. What you need to know

MUW president announces retirement

Mississippi awaits more information on child care funding freeze

Reeves elected as Appalachian Regional Commission States’ Co-Chair

Wicker commends capture of “illegitimate Venezuelan dictator” as Thompson calls U.S. action an “illegal attack”

Magnolia Mornings: January 5, 2026

Mississippi’s Tourism Advertising Fund took in over $15 million last fiscal year

15 Mississippi sites added to National Register of Historic Places during 2025

Chambliss, Carneiro lift Mississippi past Georgia 39-34 in Sugar Bowl and into CFP semifinals

Magnolia Mornings: January 2, 2026

Governor grants second clemency over illegal sentencing

Health officials stress need for flu, measles vaccinations

News

U.S. and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan’s prime minister says

MDOT planning capacity projects, conducting other road work across the state

Magnolia Mornings: June 12, 2026

Business

NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood

EVE Energy makes U.S. Dept. of War’s roster of “Chinese military companies”

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

Culture

College World Series field once again tilts heavily toward SEC

Comfort for a troubled mind

Let’s scream for ice cream

Opinion

Wicker: Mississippi leads in national defense

A Jackson data center: Threat or opportunity?

Working with the Trump administration to eliminate welfare fraud

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