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Culture | Richelle Putnam •

July 3, 2026

Laura Jones and the places she paints

Growing up in downtown Laurel, Jones spent summers at art camp and weekends walking to the museum. Today, she is building a career with a simple but profound idea: places matter.

Faith | Alistair Begg •

July 3, 2026

Crying out for help

When we are helpless, we are best-placed to learn true faith.

Opinion | Grant Callen •

July 2, 2026

America and Mississippi at 250

In many ways, Mississippi's story mirrors America's story.

News | Jeremy Pittari •

July 2, 2026

DeSoto County residents sue over new circuit, chancery court districts

The plaintiffs allege that the reason the state allowed the creation of the majority-minority district was based on race, and pointed to statements made on the floor of the Mississippi House of Representatives.

Food & Drink | Susan Marquez •

July 2, 2026

What’s more American than a Fourth of July cookout?

A small, and certainly unscientific, poll conducted of local celebrators shows that the majority prefer hamburgers over hot dogs, although hot dogs were definitely in the running, provided they were all-beef.

Faith | Alistair Begg •

July 2, 2026

Endless profit

We could do far worse than asking ourselves the question at the start of each day that Jesus asked His disciples on the road that day: What will it profit me if I gain the whole world and forfeit my soul?

News | Magnolia Tribune •

July 1, 2026

Expansion of Lee County auto parts plant will invest $53 million, create 28 jobs

“Expansions like this strengthen our position as a top state for automotive manufacturing,” Gov. Tate Reeves. Auto Parts Manufacturing Mississippi in Lee County is expanding its operations, the company announced Wednesday. The corporate project will entail a $53 million investment that will create 28 jobs. “APMM’s $53 million investment marks another huge win for Lee…

News | Jeremy Pittari •

July 1, 2026

Workforce Pell Grant program ramping up in Mississippi

Job training that could qualify for federal aid may include pipefitters, plumbers and power line technicians. Mississippians looking to seek a degree or training in a high-skill, high-wage job will soon be able to apply for Workforce Pell Grant funds. Expanded access to the federal aid within Mississippi follows approval of a policy by the…