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IHL extends commissioner’s contract, increases pay

According to information provided to Magnolia Tribune by the IHL in May, Rankins’ previous contract included a salary of $441,000 . . .

Magnolia Mornings: October 16, 2026

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

ALO investing over $176 million in Southaven for national distribution center

“We’re proud to create more than 400 new jobs upon opening, and many more to come during the holiday season . . .

Callais decision causing headaches in Mississippi as special election and 2027 loom large

A sitting state senator has qualified to run for a special election in another district this December and qualifying for . . .

Jones: Forest products industry contributes heavily to Mississippi, U.S. economy

Below is an opinion column by Ellery Jones: Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association executive director says forest products are renewable, sustainable . . .

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AG says Walmart shooting justified, policeman won't be prosecuted
By BY BRETT BROWN AND FLOYD INGRAM
Mon,10/19/26-11:40PM , 1,192 Reads 13,333 Statewide
The Mississippi Attorney General has determined evidence in the shooting of a baby in the arms of his mother as they attempted to flee a Walmart parking lot in June was justified.
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Jones: Forest products industry contributes heavily to Mississippi, U.S. economy
By ELLERY JONES - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Tue,10/20/26-4:10PM , 247 Reads 3,371 Statewide
Below is an opinion column by Ellery Jones:

Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association executive director says forest products are renewable, sustainable and vital to the strength of rural economies, supporting jobs in manufacturing, forestry and logging.
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Ole Miss Rebels Surge Past Tigers Behind Stout Defense
Wed,10/21/26-9:59AM , 234 Reads 2,315 Statewide
By Elijah Klepczyk
Emmerich Newspapers
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Mississippi State hosts 2026 SEC Student Pitch Competition
Fri,10/16/26-4:26PM , 579 Reads 844 Statewide
Mississippi State hosts 2026 SEC Student Pitch Competition
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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 they attempted to flee a Walmart parking lot in June was justified.