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PEER report points to VitalCore staffing shortages, inconsistent reporting in Mississippi inmate healthcare

A PEER report found a large portion of unused VitalCore contractual hours in nearly every medical category in 2025. Paybacks . . .

Mississippi 12th in U.S. for doing business in 2026

The Magnolia State has attracted tens of billions of dollars in announced investments this year. Area Development, a national magazine . . .

Salter: It’s time for Mississippi to join most of our Southern state neighbors in banning kratom

Below is a political opinion column by Sid Salter: As the state considers whether a total ban on kratom is . . .

A seven-mile detour using Mississippi Highways 19 and 12 will carry motorists around a six-mile Natchez Trace Parkway closure in Attala County. Construction is expected to continue through March 2027. Map courtesy of the National Park Service.

Trace construction shifts to six-mile stretch in Attala County

Highway 19-to-Highway 12 closure expected to last through March A new phase of Natchez Trace Parkway construction will affect motorists . . .

Opinion: Hyde-Smith remains favored

Give Scott Colom, the Columbus district attorney running against U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, credit for a good campaign. He worked . . .

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Gasifier manufacturer Janus Organization bringing 13 jobs to Greenwood
By CASS RUTLEDGE - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Tue,11/03/26-8:48PM , 67 Reads 516 Statewide
Janus’ $2.1 million investment into the Greenwood operations will allow the company to manufacture gasifiers designed for the treatment of specialty waste streams.
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Local government advocates urge Mississippi lawmakers to consider changes to procurement laws
By JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Tue,11/03/26-8:28PM , 68 Reads 721 Statewide
Local governing bodies would like the Mississippi Legislature to raise the current $5,000 threshold for requiring bids due to inflation and rising costs of supplies and services.
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Unnamed suspect arrested in connection with arson of Senatobia Police Department
By JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Tue,11/03/26-8:02PM , 161 Reads 1,239 Statewide
A suspect was taken into custody in Huntsville, Alabama Monday afternoon. The investigation into the arson is ongoing and ATF is asking the public to share any information related to the case.
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The Grand Opera House: Meridian’s history, mystery, and a remarkable second act
By MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE STAFF
Tue,11/03/26-7:48PM , 139 Reads 1,509 Statewide
The theater itself has certainly seen enough history to inspire a few good stories. It survived the arrival of motion pictures, nearly eight decades behind locked doors, and a restoration that gave Meridian back one of its most beautiful landmarks.
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Unnamed suspect arrested in connection with arson of Senatobia Police Department

A suspect was taken into custody in Huntsville, Alabama Monday afternoon. The investigation into the arson is ongoing and ATF is asking the public to share any information related to the case.

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66°F

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Chance of Rain: 90%
Max Temp: 76°F
Min Temp: 59°F
Feels Like: 69°F
Dew Point: 67°F
Humidity: 87%
Sunrise: 6:19 AM
Sunset: 5:04 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: SSW
Wind Gust: 18 mph
Sky Cover: 76%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 67°F
Moon Rise: 1:45 AM
Moon Set: 2:27 PM

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 59, with temperatures rising to around 63 overnight. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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