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Magnolia Mornings: November 4, 2026

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

$500 power bills for empty house

A year ago, my family made the difficult decision to leave our home in the Mississippi Delta to take advantage . . .

Mississippi’s chronic absenteeism rate shows decline year over year

Additional changes to the statewide absentee policy are expected to be presented during the upcoming legislative session. Mississippi’s chronic absenteeism . . .

Mississippi Democrats seek injunctive relief for alleged voting issues in DeSoto County

With 99% of precincts reporting as of Wednesday morning, DeSoto County went blue, backing Democrat nominee Scott Colom over incumbent . . .

Narcotics unit investigating Ole Miss deaths urges Mississippi lawmakers to act on state’s controlled substance laws

The Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit is calling for immediate legislative hearings to address synthetic kratom-related products. “We cannot afford . . .

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Wicker: Putin must be defeated
By SENATOR ROGER WICKER
Tue,11/03/26-1:24PM , 394 Reads 3,808 Statewide
Below is a political opinion column by Roger Wicker:

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker says when Americans engage with the Russian leader, they must be clear-eyed about the character of the man across the table.
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UMMC cancer center is exciting news
Wed,11/04/26-9:30PM , 186 Reads 2,483 Statewide
Mississippi broke ground last month on a medical facility that could transform the level of cancer treatment for in-state residents while also attracting patients from other states.
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Wicker must stand by Ukraine
Wed,11/04/26-9:24PM , 198 Reads 3,723 Statewide
When it comes to the war between Ukraine and Russia, Roger Wicker understands clearly which of the combatants is a friend to the U.S. and which is an enemy.

If only the senior senator from Mississippi could convince President Donald Trump.
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Magnolia Mornings: November 4, 2026
By MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE STAFF
Wed,11/04/26-10:58AM , 269 Reads 2,217 Statewide
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
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UMMC cancer center is exciting news

Mississippi broke ground last month on a medical facility that could transform the level of cancer treatment for in-state residents while also attracting patients from other states.