1 month 1 week ago
During the committee meeting, White was asked about MDOT’s response to the recent ice storm in North Mississippi.
Lawmakers on the Senate Highway and Transportation Committee approved the reappointment of Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director Brad White on Wednesday.
Prior to receiving the vote of confidence from the Senate committee, White was asked about MDOT’s response to the January winter storm and what could be done to improve the department’s response in the future.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 1 week ago
Some places don’t just feed you—they welcome you into an experience that captures Mississippi’s warmth and makes you want to return.
If Natchez had a love language, it would be atmosphere: authentic and deeply felt.
Not the manufactured kind. I mean the kind that settles into old brick, wraps around a chandelier, and somehow makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a place that has been waiting for you.
That’s exactly what happens when you walk into Frankie’s on Main.
By Meredith Biesinger - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 1 week ago
Neither of the bills dealt with education freedom. The House Education Chairman said he expected Wednesday’s committee meeting to be the last for this session but “that’s subject to change.”
During a House Education Committee meeting held Wednesday afternoon, Chairman State Rep. Rob Roberson (R) announced it would be their “last meeting.”
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 1 week ago
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
By Magnolia Tribune Staff on
1 month 1 week ago
Jackson Mayor John Horhn has selected Dr. RaShall Brackney to be the new police chief of Jackson.
Most of Brackney’s career, 30 years, was in the Pittsburgh Police Bureau. She later served as chief of campus police at George Washington University and, most recently, police chief in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Brackney takes over from interim chief Tyree Jones, also serving as Hinds County Sheriff. This week she visited Jackson where she spoke to various groups and was shown around town by Mayor Horhn.
By Wyatt Emmerich - Publisher, Jackson Northside Sun on
1 month 1 week ago
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
In Mississippi
1. Star becomes Mississippi’s newest town
WLBT reports that Star is set to become Mississippi’s newest town.
By Magnolia Tribune Staff on
1 month 1 week ago
Jesse Jackson speaks at a Democratic rally in Greenwood on Oct. 30, 1999, as part of his "Get Out the Vote" tour. He also spoke at Mississippi Valley State University during this trip.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the prominent civil rights activist and protégé of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was no stranger to Leflore County as he visited the Delta several times.
Jackson died at his home in Chicago Tuesday. He was 84.
By GERARD EDIC - The Greenwood Commonwealth on
1 month 1 week ago
Intention and innovation are around every corner at Mississippi’s first children’s museum.
There are certain places in Mississippi that don’t just hold space — they hold seasons of life.
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport is one of those places.
I used to take my sons there when they were little, in the days of snack cups and “Mama, watch this!”—a pure slice of motherhood.
By Meredith Biesinger - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 1 week ago
Speaker Jason White called the 90-second Senate Education Committee hearing that killed HB 2 a “theatrical committee performance.”
While expressing frustration over the failure of school choice legislation this session, Speaker of the Mississippi House Jason White (R) said Monday that calling a special session to reconsider the bill is “not off the table.”
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 1 week ago
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
By Magnolia Tribune Staff on
1 month 2 weeks ago
The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi’s 41st annual Bacchus Ball Gala was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The evening included regional music, Creole cuisine, and a silent auction.
Held during carnival season, the gala helps ensure the foundation continues its mission ministering to Mississippians living with type 1 or 2 diabetes. Caroline Lowe was chairman of the benefit with co-chair Holly Voller. Attending the event were (from left) Desmond Black Thompson, Darcel Odom, Sabrina Walker, and Aminah Walker.
Published on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Hancock Whitney Bank has announced a $25,000 donation to support the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry’s 10th Annual UMMC Dental Mission Week, scheduled for Feb. 2-5, 2026.
For the third year, Hancock Whitney Bank is a premium sponsor of Dental Mission Week, an annual initiative that provides free dental care to underserved, uninsured, and vulnerable adults and children across Mississippi. Patients travel from communities throughout the state to receive critical dental services during the weeklong event.
Published on
1 month 2 weeks ago
The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi’s 41st annual Bacchus Ball Gala was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The evening included regional music, Creole cuisine, and a silent auction.
Held during carnival season, the gala helps ensure the foundation continues its mission ministering to Mississippians living with type 1 or 2 diabetes. Caroline Lowe was chairman of the benefit with co-chair Holly Voller. Attending the event were (from left) Sam Smith, Libby Bradberry, Robert Ray, Mary Smith, Gwen Jacobs, and Tally Berry.
Published on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Photo by Jenny Woodruff Wilson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
, , , ,
We Will Go’s “We Love Jackson” Luncheon was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The luncheon is the only fundraising event for the nonprofit. Coach Cliff Ellis was the guest speaker and several baskets were auctioned including a “We Love Jackson” basket.
Some of the efforts of We Will Go include distributing groceries to low-income families, afterschool care with a focus on literacy, and providing all day summer learning for students in need.
Published on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Photo by Jenny Woodruff Wilson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
, , , ,
The Mississippi Museum of Art Gallery Guild hosted artist Charlie Buckley for the fall meeting held at the Mississippi Museum of Art with more than 100 members attending. Buckley shared his techniques and stories about his work. He works exclusively as a painter.
Anyone interested in learning more about the Gallery Guild and how to become involved should email Sally North at Sallyfn79@gmail.com.
Published on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Photo by Jenny Woodruff Wilson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
, , , ,
Special Olympics Mississippi recently hosted the 2025 Gold Gala at Duling Hall. The event honored the accomplishments of more than 6,000 athletes across the state who compete with Special Olympics Mississippi.
Donna Sims and Rita Martinson, who both have served on the board for more than 25 years, were honored. The evening also included a live auction, dining and music from The Love Notez.
Special Olympics Mississippi is dedicated to providing continuous sports training and competition in Olympic-style events for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Published on
1 month 2 weeks ago
The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi’s 41st annual Bacchus Ball Gala was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The evening included regional music, Creole cuisine, and a silent auction.
Held during carnival season, the gala helps ensure the foundation continues its mission ministering to Mississippians living with type 1 or 2 diabetes. Caroline Lowe was chairman of the benefit with co-chair Holly Voller. Attending the event were (from left) Clint Campbell, Lauren Simmons, Abbey and Zach Osha.
Published on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Sara Snelson Wallace
The Millsaps College Office of Institutional Advancement recently promoted Sara Wallace to Alumni Engagement Manager and Julia Kennedy to
Advancement Specialist. These changes will support Millsaps’ ongoing work to deepen alumni connections, enhance communication and create engaging experiences for alumni and friends of the college.
Both bring deep Millsaps roots, strong professional experience and a passion for serving the college community.
Wallace to Lead Alumni Engagement Efforts
Published on
1 month 2 weeks ago
The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi’s 41st annual Bacchus Ball Gala was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The evening included regional music, Creole cuisine, and a silent auction.
Held during carnival season, the gala helps ensure the foundation continues its mission ministering to Mississippians living with type 1 or 2 diabetes. Caroline Lowe was chairman of the benefit with co-chair Holly Voller. Attending the event were (from left) David and Cindy Williams, and Kathy Eure
Published on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Photo by Jenny Woodruff Wilson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi’s 41st annual Bacchus Ball Gala was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The evening included regional music, Creole cuisine, and a silent auction.
Held during carnival season, the gala helps ensure the foundation continues its mission ministering to Mississippians living with type 1 or 2 diabetes. Caroline Lowe was chairman of the benefit with co-chair Holly Voller. Attending the event were (from left) David Joseph, Jowilla Seqoy, and Warren Jones.
Published on
Checked
9 hours 14 minutes ago
Subscribe to Daily Recap NSS feed
