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Walter Gayle Savage

Tue,02/03/26-6:00PM, 424 Reads
Walter Gayle Savage passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, at 7:24 a.m., leaving behind a life shaped by hard work, patience, and deep love for his family. He was a man of quiet strength, steady hands, and a calm spirit that guided everything he did.
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Shenia Diane Bass

Tue,02/03/26-3:00PM, 418 Reads
Shenia Diane Bass passed away on January 26, 2026. She was born on February 23, 1952, to Vernon Turnage and Ruby Cameron Turnage.
He was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Ruby Turnage, and three brothers, Benji Turnage, Mickey Turnage, and Roger Turnage.
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Senate Education Committee sends limited student transfer program, student felony arrest bills to floor

By JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Fri,02/13/26-4:14PM, 418 Reads 7,212 Statewide
Both bills are works in progress as lawmakers continue to move legislation out of committees for consideration.
The Mississippi Senate Education Committee passed two bills on Monday that could have far reaching implications.
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St. John: The best thing that ever happened to me

By ROBERT ST. JOHN ROBERT ST. JOHN
Mon,01/26/26-11:58AM, 412 Reads 11,202 Statewide
Robert St. John says 43 years ago, he was racing toward oblivion with his headlights off. Today, he can see the road.
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Governor Reeves Provides Update On Severe Winter Weather

Thu,01/29/26-3:36PM, 410 Reads
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the state of Mississippi continues to work with county, state, federal, and private sector partners to respond to the severe winter weather impacting the state. Sadly, four more deaths have been reported – one in Lafayette County, one in Panola County, and two in Tippah County.
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Two Tigers sign with colleges

Wed,02/11/26-10:06AM, 406 Reads
Mendenhall Tigers Henry Funches and Mikel McCray recently signed scholarships to further their education and football careers. Funches will join the Southwest Bears as a wide receiver next season. Mikel McCray will be attending Hinds next fall as a guard.
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Northside cavities about to increase

By WYATT EMMERICH WYATT EMMERICH
Wed,01/21/26-2:10PM, 403 Reads 18,690 Statewide
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.
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Week 6 House Summary

Fri,02/13/26-1:41PM, 400 Reads
The sixth week of the 2026 Regular Session has concluded. The House continued advancing major legislation as key floor deadlines approached, taking up measures related to public safety, healthcare, education funding, and disaster response.
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Hyde-Smith backed by a myriad of state, federal Republican elected officials

By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Fri,01/23/26-10:18AM, 399 Reads 11,205 Statewide
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who has also been endorsed by President Donald Trump, is facing newcomer Sarah Adlakha in the March 10 Republican Primary.
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith picked up a slew of endorsements this week from fellow Republicans across Mississippi supporting her re-election bid.
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Proposal filed to consolidate 6 Mississippi community colleges. See which ones are under consideration

By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Fri,01/23/26-10:22AM, 395 Reads 8,353 Statewide
HB 1284 would reduce the current 15 community and junior college districts down to 12 by July 2027.
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