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Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

September 29, 2026

U.S. job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labor market remains sturdy

The Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) also showed that layoffs fell and the number of people quitting their jobs — a sign of confidence in their prospects — was little changed in August.

News | Frank Corder •

September 29, 2026

Governor Reeves, former State Supt. Wright tell Mississippi’s education success story in new book

The book, Do What Works, features a chapter by Governor Tate Reeves and Dr. Carey Wright, the former Mississippi Superintendent of Education, that centers on the "Mississippi Miracle" and how the state achieved its nationally celebrated education gains.

News | Jeremy Pittari •

September 29, 2026

Karmacharya, Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board Executive Director, announces retirement

When she started, the Board oversaw four charter schools with a fifth planning to open. Today, MCSAB’s portfolio has more than doubled in both the number of schools and students served.

News | Frank Corder •

September 29, 2026

Mississippi Senators Wicker, Hyde-Smith back Protect College Sport Act

The measure passed the U.S. Senate on Monday in a bipartisan vote. It now heads to the U.S. House where support is not a given and where members are on recess until after the November midterm election. President Trump has suggested that the Speaker could call the House back to take up the bill.

News | Clara Turnage •

September 29, 2026

Ancient tools reveal how Ice Age humans learned the land

Study of projectile points offers clues about how knowledge shaped early human behavior.

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

September 29, 2026

Hidden in plain sight: Treasure hunting through Natchez

Pack your walking shoes, grab your smartphone, and download a geocaching or GPS app, because Mississippi’s oldest city has another adventure waiting beyond its famous homes and river views.

Magnolia morning

News | Magnolia Tribune •

September 29, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: September 29, 2026

Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion to start your day informed.

Faith | Alistair Begg •

September 29, 2026

The prophet’s burden

Today, do not be too concerned with the messenger’s aptitudes and abilities; rather, make your concern the sharing of the message, however and with whomever you have been called to do it.