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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
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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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
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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
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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
1 month 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
1 month ago
The company operates seven facilities across the United States and is expanding its Mississippi Division with a new facility in Hernando that will add 25 jobs to its 150 employees.
The Mississippi Development Authority announced Thursday that Southwark Metal Manufacturing Company is expanding its operations in DeSoto County.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month ago
The company operates seven facilities across the United States and is expanding its Mississippi Division with a new facility in Hernando that will add 25 jobs to its 150 employees.
The Mississippi Development Authority announced Thursday that Southwark Metal Manufacturing Company is expanding its operations in DeSoto County.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month ago
The company operates seven facilities across the United States and is expanding its Mississippi Division with a new facility in Hernando that will add 25 jobs to its 150 employees.
The Mississippi Development Authority announced Thursday that Southwark Metal Manufacturing Company is expanding its operations in DeSoto County.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month ago
Below is a political opinion column by David McRae:
Fair access to banking is not a partisan issue. It is a matter of economic freedom, and that is something worth protecting—in Washington and Jackson alike.
Access to fair banking isn’t a luxury, it’s the price of entry in the modern economy. Whether you’re a small business owner, a nonprofit, a farmer, or simply a working family, you cannot function without fair, reliable access to financial services. That’s why the Fair Banking Standard Act is so important.
By David McRae on
1 month ago
Below is a political opinion column by David McRae:
Fair access to banking is not a partisan issue. It is a matter of economic freedom, and that is something worth protecting—in Washington and Jackson alike.
Access to fair banking isn’t a luxury, it’s the price of entry in the modern economy. Whether you’re a small business owner, a nonprofit, a farmer, or simply a working family, you cannot function without fair, reliable access to financial services. That’s why the Fair Banking Standard Act is so important.
By David McRae on
1 month ago
Below is a political opinion column by David McRae:
Fair access to banking is not a partisan issue. It is a matter of economic freedom, and that is something worth protecting—in Washington and Jackson alike.
Access to fair banking isn’t a luxury, it’s the price of entry in the modern economy. Whether you’re a small business owner, a nonprofit, a farmer, or simply a working family, you cannot function without fair, reliable access to financial services. That’s why the Fair Banking Standard Act is so important.
By David McRae on
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The event is the culmination of a month-long exhibit by the Chimneyville Weavers and Spinners Guild. The organization is celebrating 45 years.
The next time you wrap in a cozy woolen scarf or shawl, consider where the wool came from. It’s easy to get a clear picture when you begin with the source of that soft, warm wool. Visitors to the Waller Craft Center on March 28 can experience the excitement of seeing a sheep being shorn, then watch as talented craftsmen spin and weave the wool into a beautiful and functional piece of heirloom quality.
By Susan Marquez - Magnolia Tribune on
