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Magnolia Mornings: October 22, 2026

Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion In Mississippi 1. Former . . .

Colom’s campaign says mugshot is “fake.” Law enforcement says otherwise

A mugshot of Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom is being shared online. His team told one media outlet it . . .

Big 3 Expo to connect students with college, career opportunities

Approximately 350 juniors and seniors from Kosciusko, Ethel and McAdams high schools are expected to explore options for life after . . .

AI’s concept of “better”

The first in a series on a fascinating yet troubling discussion with ChatGPT: Me: Are you able to present both . . .

AG says Walmart shooting justified, policeman won't be prosecuted

The Mississippi Attorney General has determined evidence in the shooting of a baby in the arms of his mother as . . .

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Reeves announces second round funding for Mississippi’s Rural Health Transformation Program
By JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Fri,10/23/26-12:04AM , 153 Reads 1,484 Statewide
More than 370 applications were received in the second round, of which nearly 60 projects were approved totaling $32.6 million in funding. The third application period is now open, with a focus on modernizing the electronic health record systems in Mississippi.
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Much of Mississippi under a burn ban as drought conditions continue
By JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Thu,10/22/26-11:58PM , 143 Reads 1,069 Statewide
52 of the state’s 82 counties have burn bans in place, restricting the lighting of campfires, burn barrels, and field burning.
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New Albany’s claim to cake fame: Sugaree’s Bakery
By MEREDITH BIESINGER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Thu,10/22/26-11:52PM , 157 Reads 1,283 Statewide
For a business that began nearly three decades ago, Sugaree’s has accomplished quite a bit. Its desserts have appeared in national publications, traveled thousands of miles, and become part of celebrations in homes across the country.
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Trump coming to Mississippi ahead of Election Day to rally support for Hyde-Smith, GOP field
By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Thu,10/22/26-11:46PM , 169 Reads 1,257 Statewide
The President’s return to the Magnolia State to promote the Republican field comes after the Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate has hosted a bevy of national progressive leaders in Mississippi ahead of the November 3 General Election.
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Reeves announces second round funding for Mississippi’s Rural Health Transformation Program

More than 370 applications were received in the second round, of which nearly 60 projects were approved totaling $32.6 million in funding. The third application period is now open, with a focus on modernizing the electronic health record systems in Mississippi.