Mississippi Egg Marketing Board presents decorated Easter eggs to First Lady Reeves
The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board collaborated with The Mustard Seed community members for an annual Easter egg presentation at the Governor’s Mansion.
Eight indicted for drug distribution and firearms violations in Mississippi
Eight people have been indicted for alleged drug distribution offenses following an investigation involving multiple agencies in Mississippi. One defendant also faces firearm possession charges as a felon. Authorities stress that all accused individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Mississippi listed as one of 29 states prohibiting boys from girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Magnolia State News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Mississippi is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female…
Mississippi lawmakers pass small business bills, leave key issues unresolved
Mississippi’s latest legislative session saw new laws benefiting small businesses with tax relief and workforce initiatives. However, key issues such as long-term tax reform remain unresolved according to NFIB State Director Leah Long.
Pontotoc man sentenced to over 14 years for federal kidnapping charges
Luis Carlos Noyola has been sentenced to over fourteen years for kidnapping a woman across three states after pleading guilty in court on Apr. 6. Authorities say swift cooperation between local police departments led to his arrest following his victim’s…
Commissioner Gipson commends federal changes to diesel exhaust fluid regulations
Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson has praised recent federal action easing Diesel Exhaust Fluid regulations affecting farmers and truckers nationwide.
NFIB calls for final agreement on Mississippi farm and forestry tax relief bill
The National Federation of Independent Business is urging Mississippi lawmakers to finalize Senate Bill 2272. The bill aims to exempt key agricultural and logging supplies from state sales tax, providing relief for small businesses facing rising costs.
Analysis: Mississippi one of 29 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Magnolia State News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Mississippi is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female…
Mississippi collected 12.3% less in taxes on corporation net income taxes in 2024 than in previous year
Out of the $10.6 billion in total tax revenue collected by Mississippi in 2024, $717.8 million came from corporation net income taxes, representing a decrease from the previous year, when the total was $818 million, according to the U.S. Census…
Agricultural leaders urge USDA to make pandemic-era regulatory reforms permanent
Mississippi Commissioner Andy Gipson joined other state leaders in urging federal officials to make certain pandemic-era agricultural regulations permanent.
Analysis: Mississippi among 29 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Magnolia State News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Mississippi is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female…
Illegal immigrant arrested for murder in DeSoto County
The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Maberic Javier Reyes on charges including murder and tampering with evidence.