Mississippi residents who suffered storm damage during the winter weather event of January 23–27 are being urged to document their damage. Residents can self-report damage through the self-report tool at MSEMA.org, which helps the state document the extent of...
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune With only 28 days, February is the shortest month of the year, but it sure does have a lot going for it. Despite being a bleak month weather-wise, the famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, surely saw his shadow...
By: Jeremy Pittari and Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Speaker Jason White’s signature education freedom package died at the hands of the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday, as Republicans joined Democrats in unanimously killing the measure....
Clay Mansell, MS State Representative, District 56 The fourth week of the 2026 Regular Session has concluded. Committee work and floor action on a range of health care and insurance-related legislation were a major focus this week, with more than...
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Several bills passed out of the House Education Committee last week that focused on the mental health of Mississippi’s students. One of the bills passed Wednesday was HB 1578. It directs public school districts to...
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The Senate Appropriations Committee has passed a measure to transfer $20 million into the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency’s disaster assistance fund after an ice storm swept through parts of...
