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Ward 1 primary runoff election to be held Monday

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri,02/20/26-3:00PM, 159 Reads
Yazoo City voters will return to the polls on Monday, Feb. 23, for the Democratic primary runoff election for the Ward 1 alderman post.
The runoff election for the Ward 1 post will include incumbent Charlie Jenkins and challenger Deyoung Haymer.
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House Education Committee kills all but two Senate education bills

By JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Thu,02/19/26-9:50AM, 156 Reads 2,152 Statewide
Neither of the bills dealt with education freedom. The House Education Chairman said he expected Wednesday’s committee meeting to be the last for this session but “that’s subject to change.”
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Vaunted scientist to offer ‘Seven Pieces of Advice’ during Mortar Board’s Last Lecture

By BRUCE COLEMAN BRUCE COLEMAN
Wed,02/18/26-8:54AM, 153 Reads
To say that David Magers is an accomplished scientist would be a gross understatement.
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Natural Science Museum Summer Camp Registration Opens Feb 17

By MDWFP MDWFP
Mon,02/16/26-10:00AM, 150 Reads
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ (MDWFP) Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) invites families looking for exciting summer camp experiences for their children ages PreK3 – Grade 12 to look no further!
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Committee sends MDOT Executive Director reappointment to full Senate

By JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Thu,02/19/26-10:00AM, 145 Reads 1,882 Statewide
During the committee meeting, White was asked about MDOT’s response to the recent ice storm in North Mississippi.
Lawmakers on the Senate Highway and Transportation Committee approved the reappointment of Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director Brad White on Wednesday.
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Magnolia Mornings: February 20, 2026

By MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE STAFF MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE STAFF
Fri,02/20/26-10:50AM, 142 Reads 3,543 Statewide
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
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MSDH Reminds You to Be Proactive During Cancer Prevention Month

By MSDH MSDH
Thu,02/19/26-8:13AM, 137 Reads
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Mississippi, accounting for about 1 in 5 deaths each year. Yet, 60 percent of all cancers are preventable.
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Winter storm update: Mississippi still waiting on fed declaration for individual assistance, lawmakers crafting plan to fund recovery

By MICHAEL GOLDBERG - MISSISSIPPI TODAY MICHAEL GOLDBERG - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,02/19/26-1:40PM, 135 Reads 2,537 Statewide
Mississippi is still waiting on a declaration from the federal government that would allow residents to apply for individual assistance for damage wrought by a winter storm last month, lawmakers said at a legislative briefing on Wednesday.
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Regulate drugs and sports betting

By CHRISTINA DENT CHRISTINA DENT
Thu,02/19/26-10:50AM, 134 Reads 1,810 Statewide
Online sports betting is poised to become legal and regulated in Mississippi. Interestingly, the reasons given by many of our legislators for legalizing something that can be incredibly destructive are the same reasons many of us believe illicit drugs should be legalized and regulated.
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Alleged synagogue arsonist pleads not guilty to new federal charges

By MOLLY MINTA - MISSISSIPPI TODAY MOLLY MINTA - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,02/19/26-1:58PM, 132 Reads 2,584 Statewide
Facing new federal charges, the Madison man accused of setting fire to Mississippi’s largest synagogue pleaded not guilty again on Wednesday.
After Stephen Spencer Pittman’s initial arraignment last month, a federal grand jury indicted the 19-year-old on two new charges last week, upping the prison time he faces if convicted.
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