3 weeks ago
“He will always be remembered as one who tried to get the races to come together,” said Constance Slaughter-Harvey.
Pioneering pastor and civil rights leader John Perkins left the world Friday, but his family and friends say his light will long remain.
By Jerry Mitchell - Mississippi Today on
3 weeks ago
Corey Wiggins, federal co-chairman for the Delta Regional Authority, speaks during a U.S. Rural Prosperity Commission field hearing, hosted by Brookings and AEl, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Corey Wiggins, a Hazlehurst native and federal co-chair of the Delta Regional Authority, will be the next president of Tougaloo College effective July 1.
He will be the 15th president in the school’s 157-year-history, succeeding Donzell Lee.
Tougaloo’s Board of Trustees appointed Wiggins as president Friday after a yearlong national search.
By Candice Wilder - Mississippi Today on
3 weeks ago
Corey Wiggins, federal co-chairman for the Delta Regional Authority, speaks during a U.S. Rural Prosperity Commission field hearing, hosted by Brookings and AEl, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Corey Wiggins, a Hazlehurst native and federal co-chair of the Delta Regional Authority, will be the next president of Tougaloo College effective July 1.
He will be the 15th president in the school’s 157-year-history, succeeding Donzell Lee.
Tougaloo’s Board of Trustees appointed Wiggins as president Friday after a yearlong national search.
By Candice Wilder - Mississippi Today on
3 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Mattias Gugel:
Mississippians have the right to demand fairness and oppose discrimination. But in financial regulation fairness ultimately flows from clarity, not from multiplying regulators.
By Mattias Gugel - Magnolia Tribune on
3 weeks ago
The company said Thursday that the collective bargaining agreement for union-represented shipbuilders provides historic wage growth of 35% to 47% through 2031.
All five union organizations at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula have now ratified new collective bargaining agreements with HII, following voting by their members. The new contract will run through March 8, 2031.
Employing more than 11,000 employees, Ingalls Shipbuilding is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
3 weeks ago
Speaker Jason White said the House’s initial concern is the removal of the anti-steering language, which has long been requested by independent pharmacists.
Pharmacy benefit manager reform within Mississippi has been a hot topic during legislative sessions for the past several years, but the Senate and House of Representatives have yet to come to an agreement on the steps necessary to address concerns.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
3 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Mattias Gugel:
Mississippians have the right to demand fairness and oppose discrimination. But in financial regulation fairness ultimately flows from clarity, not from multiplying regulators.
By Mattias Gugel - Magnolia Tribune on
3 weeks ago
The company said Thursday that the collective bargaining agreement for union-represented shipbuilders provides historic wage growth of 35% to 47% through 2031.
All five union organizations at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula have now ratified new collective bargaining agreements with HII, following voting by their members. The new contract will run through March 8, 2031.
Employing more than 11,000 employees, Ingalls Shipbuilding is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
3 weeks ago
The latest reporting shows Eller up 50.9% with a margin of 440 votes. His campaign said Friday that it is now “mathematically impossible” for remaining uncounted absentee ballots to change the outcome.
Congressional candidate Ron Eller declared victory in the 2nd District Republican Primary on Friday, three days after voters went to the polls to choose party nominees in the midterm elections.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
3 weeks ago
The girl and boy sat at the top of the hill; hands gripped tightly around the handlebars of each of their bicycles.
They had been double dog dared. They knew this challenge had gone beyond backyard politics. It was a full-on war that they aimed to reign victoriously.
Shoving their bare feet into the loose dirt, they both gave themselves a slight budge at the same time. They were facing down a hill the size of an Indian mound in their minds. The steep angle did not phase them.
They had been double dog dared.
By Jamie Patterson on
3 weeks ago
The girl and boy sat at the top of the hill; hands gripped tightly around the handlebars of each of their bicycles.
They had been double dog dared. They knew this challenge had gone beyond backyard politics. It was a full-on war that they aimed to reign victoriously.
Shoving their bare feet into the loose dirt, they both gave themselves a slight budge at the same time. They were facing down a hill the size of an Indian mound in their minds. The steep angle did not phase them.
They had been double dog dared.
By Jamie Patterson on
3 weeks ago
The girl and boy sat at the top of the hill; hands gripped tightly around the handlebars of each of their bicycles.
They had been double dog dared. They knew this challenge had gone beyond backyard politics. It was a full-on war that they aimed to reign victoriously.
Shoving their bare feet into the loose dirt, they both gave themselves a slight budge at the same time. They were facing down a hill the size of an Indian mound in their minds. The steep angle did not phase them.
They had been double dog dared.
By Jamie Patterson on
3 weeks ago
The partnership and efficiency of Yazoo County’s tax assessor and tax collector offices are vital components of our community. The work produced from these two offices is crucial in setting the tone and foundation of our community’s direction, progress and success.
It is imperative that both offices work well together in a timely and professional manner. Any instability within these offices affects taxpayers, economic endeavors and, quite frankly, our livelihood.
Published on
3 weeks ago
The partnership and efficiency of Yazoo County’s tax assessor and tax collector offices are vital components of our community. The work produced from these two offices is crucial in setting the tone and foundation of our community’s direction, progress and success.
It is imperative that both offices work well together in a timely and professional manner. Any instability within these offices affects taxpayers, economic endeavors and, quite frankly, our livelihood.
Published on
3 weeks ago
The partnership and efficiency of Yazoo County’s tax assessor and tax collector offices are vital components of our community. The work produced from these two offices is crucial in setting the tone and foundation of our community’s direction, progress and success.
It is imperative that both offices work well together in a timely and professional manner. Any instability within these offices affects taxpayers, economic endeavors and, quite frankly, our livelihood.
Published on
3 weeks 1 day ago
Nearly 1,400 students are on the fall 2025 Graduation List at Mississippi State University.
Recent graduates include:
• Jewell Vandevere, of Yazoo City, MS. Vandevere received the Bachelor of Science from MSU's College of Arts and Sciences.
• Thomas Vaughan, of Vaughan, MS. Vaughan received the Bachelor of Science from MSU's Bagley College of Engineering.
By Jamie Patterson on
3 weeks 1 day ago
Nearly 1,400 students are on the fall 2025 Graduation List at Mississippi State University.
Recent graduates include:
• Jewell Vandevere, of Yazoo City, MS. Vandevere received the Bachelor of Science from MSU's College of Arts and Sciences.
• Thomas Vaughan, of Vaughan, MS. Vaughan received the Bachelor of Science from MSU's Bagley College of Engineering.
By Jamie Patterson on
3 weeks 1 day ago
Nearly 1,400 students are on the fall 2025 Graduation List at Mississippi State University.
Recent graduates include:
• Jewell Vandevere, of Yazoo City, MS. Vandevere received the Bachelor of Science from MSU's College of Arts and Sciences.
• Thomas Vaughan, of Vaughan, MS. Vaughan received the Bachelor of Science from MSU's Bagley College of Engineering.
By Jamie Patterson on
3 weeks 1 day ago
Sat, Mar 14 2026, 10am - 4pm
1593 Shiloh Road
Brandon, MS 39042
United States
Girl Scout Camp Wahi is celebrating 75 years of providing outdoor experiences for Girl Scouts March 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is not for current girl members but instead a reunion of women who were once in Girl Scouts or currently an adult member or Lifetime Member. Registration fee of $75 includes entry to lunch, a commemorative gift and water bottle. The schedule for the day is relaxed, providing the opportunity to revisit places, view camp memorabilia from the decades, write a letter to a camper, sing camp songs and reunite.
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When 45 tax roll corrections recently arrived at the office of Tax Collector Miranda Alexander, she said it was not fair for the tax assessor to “wait until the last minute” to get them to her considering she had a short turnaround deadline.
But Tax Assessor Denise Robertson said it was “a one-time error,” adding several other issues to explain her holdup, leaving the county board scratching their heads.
By Jamie Patterson on
