Statewide News
Severe Fall Allergy Season Expected in Mississippi Due to Rising Temperatures and Increased Rainfall
As Mississippi residents eagerly anticipate the arrival of fall, allergy sufferers should prepare for a challenging fall allergy season. Compared to last year, increased allergens are expected due...
New Mississippi Agriculture Youth Council Class Holds First Meeting
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced that the 2024 - 2025 class of the Mississippi Agriculture Youth Council (MAYC) held its inaugural meeting in Jackson on Wednesday,...
National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Past Time for Needed Change
October is here. As we commemorate both Down Syndrome Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), I can reflect on what...
Construction industry plays substantial role in Mississippi’s economy
By: Lynne Jeter, Magnolia Tribune In 2023, construction contributed approximately $4.7 billion to Mississippi’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), representing roughly 3.3 percent of the total GDP. The...
What’s Happening, Mississippi? Things to do in the Magnolia State this September 2024
Wait. Is that a cool(er) nip in the air? Is it possible that fall is on the horizon? Oh come on… you know it’s still hot as blue blazes in September, but so are the events planned for around the...
Mississippian Colby Lane guides small company into global juggernaut
By: Lynne Jeter, Magnolia Tribune A quietly announced mega merger took place on August 28. Apax Partners LLP, a UK-based private equity firm, announced an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in...