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Lawmakers also look to provide funding for income verification contracts to help keep SNAP error rates low as higher rates will cost the state millions.
The budget for the Mississippi Department of Human Services was set this week, with legislators agreeing on roughly $94.6 million in state funding for the state agency.
The total budget for the department under the conference report filed for HB 1909, including federal and other funding, totals $1.6 billion.
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A federal judge ruled last year that Mississippi’s Supreme Court districts violated the Voting Rights Act. Instead of redrawing the districts, lawmakers will wait and see what comes of an appeal and a case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mississippi lawmakers will not take up redistricting of the state’s Supreme Court districts, choosing instead to wait and see what comes of an appeal as well as how the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a case involving the Voting Rights Act.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
3 days 19 hours ago
A federal judge ruled last year that Mississippi’s Supreme Court districts violated the Voting Rights Act. Instead of redrawing the districts, lawmakers will wait and see what comes of an appeal and a case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mississippi lawmakers will not take up redistricting of the state’s Supreme Court districts, choosing instead to wait and see what comes of an appeal as well as how the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a case involving the Voting Rights Act.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
3 days 20 hours ago
A federal judge ruled last year that Mississippi’s Supreme Court districts violated the Voting Rights Act. Instead of redrawing the districts, lawmakers will wait and see what comes of an appeal and a case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mississippi lawmakers will not take up redistricting of the state’s Supreme Court districts, choosing instead to wait and see what comes of an appeal as well as how the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a case involving the Voting Rights Act.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
3 days 20 hours ago
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
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1. Moss Point’s Stallworth advances to American Idol Top 14, awaits fate
Moss Point native Daniel Stallworth advanced to the American Idol Top 14 on Monday.
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Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
In Mississippi
1. Moss Point’s Stallworth advances to American Idol Top 14, awaits fate
Moss Point native Daniel Stallworth advanced to the American Idol Top 14 on Monday.
By Magnolia Tribune Staff on
3 days 20 hours ago
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
In Mississippi
1. Moss Point’s Stallworth advances to American Idol Top 14, awaits fate
Moss Point native Daniel Stallworth advanced to the American Idol Top 14 on Monday.
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3 days 20 hours ago
The Crusaders came up just short Tuesday evening, dropping a tightly contested 3–2 decision to LSU Alexandria at Milton Wheeler Field.
LSUA capitalized on two Crusader defensive miscues in the top of the first inning to jump out to an early lead. Trevor Dooley reached base on a throwing error before Dalton Wilson followed with a single. Lane Kratzer then reached on a second error, allowing Dooley to score an unearned run and give the Generals a 1–0 advantage.
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4 days 5 hours ago
Ornate plants
By Felder Rushing
From overarching arbors and ornate pillars to flowering vine teepees, vertical structures are hallmarks of good garden design. They lift eyes and spirits, provide protection from the sun, and support vines for seasonal color.
Many homes have arbors over patios or out in the yard, complete with swings and even chandeliers. But a lot of new gardeners are opting for a simpler approach by building or buying a cut small one, then expect too much from it.
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(For the week of April 6, 2026)
Turkeys
by James L. Cummins
Turkeys belong to the genus Meleagris and, surprisingly, only two species exist in the world today. Despite their cultural significance and widespread recognition, these large ground-dwelling birds have a relatively limited taxonomic diversity compared to many other bird families.
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After a 15-2 start, Southern Miss baseball looked like a team with Omaha-level potential.
Now, as March comes to a close, the Golden Eagles are searching for answers.
What once looked like one of the most complete teams in the country now suddenly looks vulnerable in multiple areas, and after Tuesday night, there is no more ignoring it.
No. 8 Southern Miss dropped an embarrassing 5-1 decision to Southeastern Louisiana, falling to 6-6 over its last 12 games.
The shift has been as sudden as it has been jarring.
By DIMA MIXON on
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UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute announces public phase of $125M campaign .
JACKSON, Miss. – It’s About Time: The Campaign for the Cancer Center and Research Institute, a $125 million philanthropic drive to help build a state-of-the-art cancer center at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, has reached $100 million – 80% of its $125 million goal – propelled by a $10 million gift from the Gertrude C. Ford Foundation.
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Photo by Amanda D. Lee, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Knox sisters pause their cleanup efforts for a photo with the headstone of their grandmother, also buried in Gillis-Burkett Cemetery.
Gillis-Burkett Cemetery on James Street in Palmer’s Crossing contains the remains of some of the most prominent families in Hattiesburg. Hattiesburg’s first medical doctor as well as more than 40 veterans have been laid to rest here, but the cemetery was abandoned for many years.
By Amanda D. Lee on
4 days 17 hours ago
Following the release of the Southern Miss football schedule this past week, the Southern Miss Alumni Association has announced that the 2026 Homecoming game will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, when the Golden Eagles will square off against University of Louisiana – Lafayette at M.M. Roberts Stadium.
By Samantha McCain Alexander on
4 days 20 hours ago
Comedian John Crist announces the fall leg of his 2026 John Crist Live! Tour, adding 25 additional cities, including Boston, Orlando, Minneapolis, Tucson and more. Crist will perform at Hattiesburg’s Historic Saenger Theater of December 4th.
General on-sale tickets will be available on Friday, March 20 at 10:00 AM local time. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B006469E8B82CC0.
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4 days 20 hours ago
Photo special to the Pine Belt News from Southern Miss Athletics
TROY, Ala - Southern Miss softball leaned on timely hitting, patience at the plate and strong pitching to take two of three from Troy over the weekend, continuing a strong start to Sun Belt play.
The Golden Eagles (25-14, 6-3 Sun Belt) won the first two games before dropping Sunday’s finale, securing their third straight conference series win to open league play. It marks the first time Southern Miss has opened conference play with three straight series wins since 2006.
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4 days 22 hours ago
It’s not a “pretty” dish, but Dirty Spaghetti is a tasty alternative to traditional red sauce pasta.
The month of March is shaping up to be a great one, filled with some of my favorite things: Daylight Savings Time; a few day trips, culminating with a few stops along the Mississippi Gulf Coast; new food and treasure finds; spring break courtesy of a school-related job and of course, the advent of spring itself. In no particular order, here are the highlights from a week of exploring, traveling and dining:
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