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Mississippians will pay more to buy, repair vehicles

2 days ago | magnoliatribune.com | Daniel Tyson

New auto tariffs mean Mississippians can expect to pay between $2,000 to $12,000 more per new vehicle, says Marty Milstead, president of the Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association. The long-term impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs on automobiles and automotive parts is uncertain, but industry insiders say Mississippi will feel the weight of those decisions whether purchasing a car or simply being a weekend mechanic.
Ag Commissioner talks tariffs, trade impact on Mississippi farmers

2 days ago | magnoliatribune.com | Daniel Tyson

Commissioner Andy Gipson says inflation, interest rates and higher cost of supplies are costing farmers more. Mississippi’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, Andy Gipson, said Monday that President Donald Trump’s tariffs will benefit the state’s farmers by negotiating treaties advantageous to the U.S. farming sector. “We were literally the world’s breadbasket,” he said during a speech at the Stennis Institute Luncheon in Jackson.
Ostrander needs deep pitching staffs to take Golden Eagles to new heights

3 days ago | magnoliatribune.com | Parrish Alford

Southern Miss extended its win streak to 12 games in its weekend SunBelt Conference sweep of Louisiana-Lafayette. While Mississippi State and Ole Miss continue their restoration projects, baseball season has been rinse and repeat for Southern Miss. The Golden Eagles, under second-year coach Christian Ostrander, are near the top of their conference again and are expected to qualify for what would be a ninth-consecutive NCAA Tournament.
Thompson calls on Trump to "put politics aside," nominate a qualified FEMA Administrator

6 days ago | magnoliatribune.com | Frank Corder

The Acting FEMA Administrator was fired this week after appearing before Congress. Mississippi 2nd District Congressman Bennie Thompson (D) is calling on President Donald Trump (R) to “put politics aside” and nominate someone to the position of FEMA Administrator “with the proper experience and qualifications.”Thompson’s statement came after it was announced Thursday that Acting Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Cameron Hamilton, had been fired by the Trump Administration.
Fireflies to light up the night at Waller Craft Center in Ridgeland

6 days ago | magnoliatribune.com | Susan Marquez

Synchronous species of fireflies are very special, and they exist only in a handful of places in the world. Witnessing a sparkling carpet of fireflies in your backyard can be a magical experience. But imagine seeing them all flashing at once—in a symphony of light. Synchronous species of fireflies are very special, and they exist only in a handful of places in the world, one of them being the backyard of the Waller Craft Center.
Four decades later, a cold case arrest may fill in the blank on Shondra May’s tombstone

6 days ago | magnoliatribune.com | Sid Salter

Thanks to persistent investigators, columnist Sid Salter says the May family could finally receive the closure they deserve. In the lonesome isolation of the small, rural Clark Cemetery in the Pea Ridge community in northern Scott County, the grave of Shondra Denise May is difficult to miss and almost impossible to forget. Shondra’s heart-shaped headstone is inscribed with a date of birth of Feb. 26, 1968. The date of death was conspicuously incomplete – Feb. 1986.
Court approves remedial redistricting plan submitted by State Board of Election Commissioners

6 days ago | magnoliatribune.com | Frank Corder

The order from the three-judge panel officially sets up special legislative elections later this year. The federal three-judge panel reviewing remedial legislative redistricting plans in Mississippi has approved a revised plan submitted by the State Board of Election Commissioners, officially setting up special elections later this year under a new schedule.
Sweet potato named Mississippi state vegetable

1 week ago | magnoliatribune.com | Susan Marquez

Sweet potatoes are one of the most versatile vegetables, from savory casseroles and hashes to sweet pies. With the sweep of a pen, Governor Tate Reeves signed Senate House Bill 2383, and in so doing, he raised the status of a lowly root vegetable to state vegetable status. Effective July 1, the state’s sweet potato crop’s significance to the state’s agriculture sector and food culture will be recognized by its designation as Mississippi’s official state vegetable.
Jackson State University President submits resignation to IHL Board

1 week ago | magnoliatribune.com | Jeremy Pittari

Marcus Thompson had served as the JSU President since November 2023. During a special called meeting held Wednesday afternoon, the Board of Trustees for the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning accepted the resignation of Jackson State University President Marcus Thompson. Thompson was appointed to lead Jackson State in November 2023, replacing previous president, Thomas K. Hudson, who resigned in March of that same year after being placed on administrative leave.
Mississippi revenue collections down in April but remain above fiscal year estimate by $6 million

1 week ago | magnoliatribune.com | Frank Corder

When lawmakers will return to adopt a new state budget for FY 2026 is still unknown. Mississippi revenue collections appear to have plateaued. The Legislative Budget Office’s latest revenue report released this week shows total tax and revenue collections in Mississippi for the month of April were down nearly $2.5 million, or 0.23% below the sine die revenue estimate.