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SNAP Replacement Benefits Available for Those Affected by Winter StormNews
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) reminds SNAP recipients who experienced a power outage over four (4) hours due to Winter Storm Fern on January 24, 2026, to apply for SNAP replacement benefits....
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UMMC Neuroscience ICU Receives National Beacon Award for Nursing ExcellenceNews
The Neuroscience ICU at the University of Mississippi Medical Center has been recognized with the Beacon Award for Excellence — silver level — by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. This prestigious...
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MSDH Issues Winter Safety Tips from Falls, Carbon Monoxide and FiresHeadline News
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is cautioning residents to remain weather alert as we continue to thaw from this week's ice storm. Icy precipitation may no longer be falling, but with sub-freezing...
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Mississippi Department of Mental Health Recognizes Maternal Health Awareness DayNews
January 23 marks Maternal Health Awareness Day, and the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) is supporting the cause by drawing attention to the importance of maternal mental health, including postpartum...
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Mississippians Should Continue Precautions Against Flu, UMMC Physician SaysNews
As influenza cases rise across the country this season, some headlines have begun referring to a so-called "super flu." While the term isn't a medical diagnosis, it reflects what clinicians are seeing in some...
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MSDH Raises Awareness of Human TraffickingNews
More than 300 victims of human trafficking were reported in Mississippi in 2024, and most involved sex trafficking. During January, recognized nationally as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Mississippi State...
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Boat Ramp Closure at Percy Quin State ParkHeadline News
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) wants to inform boaters of a boat ramp closure at Percy Quin State Park in McComb, Mississippi. Due to recent flooding, aquatic vegetation has...
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Governor Reeves Grants Executive Clemency for Second Time Since Taking OfficeNews Political
Governor Tate Reeves today signed Executive Order 1591 which grants executive clemency to Maurice Taylor, who was illegally sentenced to 20 years in prison, with five years suspended. This is the second time Governor...
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GLP-1 Drugs Among an Array of Tools to Manage Weight GoalsNews
Drugs initially approved for diabetes are now an accepted part of fighting obesity and could soon become cheaper for eligible patients. Still, experts stress the multifaceted meds are but one piece of a larger puzzle...
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MDWFP Law Enforcement Officer Cadets GraduateNews
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) recently celebrated the graduation of the 2025 Conservation Officer Cadet Class. These officers will now be assigned throughout the state to further...
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MSDH Releases Top Baby Names of 2025News
James and Amelia were the most popular names in the state for baby boys and girls born in 2025, respectively, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health's Office of Vital Records and Public Health...
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Governor Reeves Announces Mississippi Awarded Nearly $206 Million to Strengthen Healthcare in Rural CommunitiesHeadline News Political
Governor Tate Reeves today announced the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded Mississippi $205,907,220 through the Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen healthcare in rural communities...
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Dr. Trelles Glenn Case Piano Performance Scholarship Endowment Established at University of Southern MississippiNews
Page A6 Thursday, December 25, 2025 MAGNOLIA GAZETTE The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) School of Music proudly announces the establishment of the Dr. Trelles Glenn Case Piano Performance Scholarship...
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Mississippi Wild Turkey Stamp Available for Purchase SoonNews
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) wants to inform the public of information regarding the new Wild Turkey Stamp. Beginning January 15, 2026, hunters in Mississippi will be able to...
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Santa's Reindeer Cleared for Christmas Eve Visit to MississippiNews
The Mississippi Board of Animal Health (MBAH) has approved a certificate of veterinary inspection for Santa Claus of the North Pole, authorizing his famous reindeer to enter Mississippi on Christmas Eve, December 24,...
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Medicaid Expansion Still Stalled as Mississippi Enters 2026 SessionNews Political
Potential expansion of Mississippi’s Medicaid program looks no brighter for 2026 than it did in Gov. Tate Reeves’s previous five years as the state’s chief elected official. There’s a seeming lack of buzz around...
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South Pike Jr. High Cheerleaders Spread Holiday CheerNews
SOUTH PIKE JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER SOUTH PIKE JR. HIGH CHEERLEADERS SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER--- The South Pike Jr. High cheerleaders visited two local nursing homes—McComb Nursing & Rehabilitation...
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Walthall County Historical Society Wins Mississippi Historical Society AwardNews
Historical Society (MHS) has selected the Walthall County Historical Society (WCHS) to receive the 2026 Outstanding Local Historical Society Award. The award comes with a $300 cash prize. Speaking on behalf of the MHS,...
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ANNUAL CHILDREN'S OF MISSISSIPPI HOLIDAY GIVING DRIVE IS DECEMBER 17-19News
The holiday spirit shines bright at Children’s of Mississippi, thanks to the generous supporters who bring joy through donated items each year. Join in the cheer by participating in the annual Holiday Giving Drive,...
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STATE AUDITOR SHAD WHITE ANNOUNCES LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 2026News Political
State Auditor Shad White announced his legislative priorities for the 2026 session. “ Last year I had to defend the Office of the State Auditor from attempts to cut our legal power and restrict our budget by...
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Governor Reeves Directs the Mississippi Poultry Association's Charitable Donation to the Mississippi Food Network and the Salvation ArmyNews
Page A6 Thursday, December 4, 2025 MAGNOLIA GAZETTE Mississippi’s poultry and egg companies this year stepped up their annual donation of chicken meat and eggs for the charities of Governor Reeves’ choosing....
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LOCAL INSTITUTION SINCE 1900 - CORNER DRUG STORE SOLD TO THRIFTNews
LOCAL INSTITUTION SINCE 1900 CORNER DRUG STORE SOLD TO THRIFT Amy Rimes, owner of Corner Drugstore, recently sold this local institution to its new owner Marty Bigner of Thrift Drugs of McComb, who also operates Summit...
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PUMPKIN TRADITION CONTINUES WITH BABY EVERETT REID OLIVERNews
PUMPKIN TRADITION CONTINUES WITH BABY EVERETT REID OLIVER COME SEE DR. LAMPTON AT THE FRYE/MAGNOLIA CLINIC BUILDING LOCATED AT 111 MAGNOLIA STREET!!! I left the U.S. military on a Friday morning in 1971, departing Naval...
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Rebels Rise, Coach Bolts: KIFFIN LEAVES OLE MISS FOR LSUColumns News
I left the U.S. military on a Friday morning in 1971, departing Naval Air Station-Albany, Georgia, and going to work three days later as a sportswriter for the Jackson Daily News. Some 50-plus years later, I still...
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