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2 months 1 week ago
The superintendents worked in the Clarksdale, Leake County and Hollandale school districts.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that Earl Joe Nelson of Biloxi, Mississippi and Monekea Smith-Taylor of St. Louis, Missouri appeared in Federal Court before District Judge Sharion Aycock in Aberdeen and pled guilty to conspiracy to commit embezzlement.
According to the DOJ, on a previous court date in October 2025, Mario Willis of Southaven, Mississippi also pled guilty to the same conspiracy.
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2 months 1 week ago
The city of Madison is no longer fluoridating their water and Ridgeland is on the verge of following Madison’s lead. It’s going to be a good decade for Northside dentists.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists fluoridation of drinking water as one of 10 great public health interventions of the 20th century because it led to a dramatic decline in cavities after community water fluoridation began.
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2 months 1 week ago
According to the governor’s office, the latest awards also leverage over $14.1 million in additional federal, state, local, private, and in-kind funding to complete the projects for communities across Mississippi.
The Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF) Board of Trustees has awarded its fourth round of competitive grants since its inception in 2022.
Governor Tate Reeves made the announcement on Tuesday.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 1 week ago
At its recent meeting, the Mississippi State Board of Education also heard an update on how early education programs are faring in the state.
In response to the growing number of districts falling behind on their annual audits, the Mississippi State Board of Education approved a request for a temporary ruling under the Administrative Procedures Act to amend school district financial standards during last Thursday’s meeting.
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2 months 1 week ago
The teenager’s attorney asked for him to be released on bond, but that request was denied by the judge.
The 19-year-old accused of setting fire to parts of Jackson’s Beth Israel synagogue pleaded not guilty to a federal arson charge Tuesday afternoon. He was also denied bond.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 1 week ago
Below is an opinion column by Sid Salter:
After the recent attack, churches opened their doors to the Jewish community; civic leaders of various faiths and backgrounds came together to condemn it.
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2 months 1 week ago
Move over, Archie. You may have to share a “Welcome to Drew” billboard with Stafford Shurden very soon.
Stafford Shurden’s resume in itself will arouse your curiosity and have you perusing the first pages of his recent book, Meet and Three. A play on words between “meat” and “meet” makes perfect sense in this memoir.
The farmer, restaurateur, retired judge, podcaster, connoisseur, and reviewer of gas station cuisine can now add “author” to his list of accomplishments.
By Marilyn Tinnin - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 1 week ago
Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
Public-to-public transfers, sometimes called open enrollment or portability, are not robustly used. The policy is not a panacea. It can be a lifeline for hardship, though.
Forty-six (46) states, plus the District of Columbia, allow a student to transfer from the public school they are assigned to into another public school. Mississippi is among them.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 1 week ago
The drug is currently classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in the United States, leading those seeking treatment to seek care out of the country.
Lawmakers on the Mississippi House Public Health and Human Services Committee got down to work Tuesday afternoon, passing five bills out of committee for full consideration by their chamber.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 1 week ago
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In Mississippi
1. MEMA urges Mississippians to prepare now for winter storm
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is urging Mississippians to prepare now for a strong winter storm moving through the Magnolia State this weekend.
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2 months 1 week ago
The leading Democratic candidate running for U.S. Senate in Mississippi is noticeably absent from a list of potential pickups shared by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Senate Democrats believe they have a path to regain the majority in the U.S. Senate in this midterm cycle, but Mississippi is noticeably absent from the list of potential pickups shared by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 1 week ago
The AG’s office is requesting less funding for the next fiscal year but wants the Legislature to provide salary increases to help retain and attract staff.
For the second consecutive year, the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office has requested less funding than the prior year, asking lawmakers only for an increase in salaries given the loss of attorneys to higher-paying jobs.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 1 week ago
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann wants to see state government restructured. The Senate is starting on that path by eliminating boards that are no longer relevant.
The Mississippi Senate is fast-tracking a top priority of Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R) early in the session, that being the streamlining of state government.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 1 week ago
Below is an opinion column by Chris Brown:
Northern PSC Commissioner Chris Brown says nuclear energy is the future of large-scale power generation. Serious nations know it.
America’s economy is entering a new phase: one that requires enormous amounts of reliable electricity. Artificial intelligence, data centers, advanced manufacturing, military installations, and modern infrastructure all depend on power that is available every hour of every day, no matter the weather.
By Chris Brown - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 1 week ago
More than 30 states have passed “Tim Tebow” laws, allowing homeschool students to participate in public school extracurricular activities. It is up for consideration in Mississippi again this legislative session.
Empower Mississippi will be hosting sports icon and education freedom supporter Tim Tebow during its annual summit this week in the capital city.
Grant Callen, CEO and Founder of Empower Mississippi, said this year’s Empower Solutions Summit will be held on January 21 at the Westin in Jackson from 7:30 a.m. until noon.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 1 week ago
Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
If the Mississippi Legislature is attempting to “defund” or “pillage” Mississippi’s public schools, they really suck at it. Per pupil spending, via state appropriations, has increased by a whopping 73 percent in a decade.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 1 week ago
Headquartered in Ecru, AFM has over 45 years of experience manufacturing upholstered residential furniture, including leather offerings designed for high-volume retail environments.
Memphis-based SouthWorth Capital Management announced Monday that it was acquiring American Furniture Manufacturing (AFM) and its family of companies headquartered in Ecru, Mississippi.
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2 months 1 week ago
Lt. Governor Hosemann touted the legislation on social media after the vote, saying, “State government should be efficient, accountable, and focused on results, not burdened by unnecessary bureaucracy.”
With only one question about funding, the Mississippi Senate passed legislation by unanimous vote Monday afternoon that could eliminate nearly two dozen boards deemed “obsolete.”
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 1 week ago
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In Mississippi
Mississippi Lottery send $13.2 million to state in December
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation said it finished 2025 on a high note, announcing a December transfer of $13.2 million to the State of Mississippi.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
“Mississippi believes that parents – not government – know what’s best for their children’s education,” said Governor Tate Reeves.
Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced Monday that he has opted Mississippi into the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program to promote school choice in the state.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
