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4 weeks ago
As President Donald Trump has acknowledged, America’s war on Iran will not be as easy or quick as the previous military incursion he authorized, the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
The goals for the South American operation were much simpler: Take out the incompetent and criminal Maduro and put in his place a regime of his lieutenants who are more inclined to take orders from Washington.
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4 weeks ago
Earlier this year, colleges in no income tax states used that as a selling point when trying to snag players in the transfer portal. Mississippi lawmakers say the Magnolia State needs to remain competitive in that arena.
In this new era of college football so heavily focused on the almighty dollar, schools in states with no income tax have sought to use that to their benefit when recruiting players.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
4 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Roger Wicker:
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker carries peace through strength message to Europe.
The tyrants in China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran are on the move, and their aggression makes at least one thing clear: America needs strong, reliable friends. In February, I traveled to Europe to bring a message to our most important allies. In this increasingly dangerous world, the nations of Europe and North America must stand united.
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4 weeks ago
Another bill that would have allowed terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis gummies while being treated in a hospital did not pass the Senate Public Health Committee this week.
The Senate passed a bill out of the Public Health Committee this week that could allow people suffering from neurological conditions or addiction to receive Ibogaine treatment, while killing another bill that would allow terminally ill patients to receive medical cannabis gummies while being treated in a hospital.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
4 weeks ago
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In Mississippi
1. Moss Point native makes “American Idol” Top 30
Moss Point native Daniel Stallworth advanced into the Top 30 on “American Idol” Monday night after performing “Stand By Me.”
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4 weeks 1 day ago
An excellent medical column in The Washington Post predicts the next target in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine campaign. At the same time, the column debunks the claim that this target is hazardous to children’s health.
Dr. Leana S. Wen, an emergency physician and clinical associate professor at George Washington University, believes Kennedy, the Health and Human Services secretary, may seek the removal of “aluminum salts” from vaccines. He claims this ingredient can cause conditions from autism to asthma to food allergies.
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1. UMMC reopens clinics after cyberattack
The University of Mississippi Medical Center says their clinics will resume normal operations and appointment schedules on Monday as it continues recovery efforts following a cyberattack on February 19.
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1 month ago
Photo by Chuck Hathcock, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Grenada High School junior pitcher Eil Housel delivers a pitch to the plate during the season opener against Lewisburg High School at Charger Field.
Heading into the 2026 season, pitching was one of the strengths for the Grenada High School baseball team. Five games into the season, first-year head coach C.J. Hodges’ staff has lived up to the preseason attention.
Last weekend, the Chargers had road games last Friday at Heritage Academy and last Saturday at Class 5A Pontotoc. In both games, the GHS pitchers flexed their muscles in two wins.
By Chuck Hathcock - Sports Editor on
1 month ago
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Kirk Academy senior guard Charlee Grace Sultan drives to the basket against Leake Academy in the State Class AAA Tournament held two weeks ago in Grenada.
Rebounding may be the most important statistic in basketball.
It turned out to be the undoing for the Kirk Academy Raiderettes in their opening round game against Class AAAA Jackson Academy in the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools Overall Basketball Tournament at Mississippi College in Clinton last Wednesday night. The Lady Raiders outrebounded Kirk 45-21 and limited the Raiderettes to 24 percent shooting en route to a 49-33 victory.
By Chuck Hathcock - Sports Editor on
1 month ago
Photo by Chuck Hathcock, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Grenada High School senior Shanvi Kher returns a serve from a Germantown player during the season opener held on Feb. 10 at the GHS Courts.
It’s been a busy two-week start to the season for the Grenada Chargers’ tennis team. Since the Feb. 10 opener, veteran head coach Chris Klinck’s squad has been played seven matches including three matches last week.
The week opened last Tuesday with a 5-2 home win over Class 4A West Lauderdale. It was a different story last Thursday as the Chargers traveled to Class 4A New Albany, losing a 4-3 decision. The week closed with a 7-0 home win over Winona last Friday to improve the overall record to 3-4.
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By Chuck Hathcock - Sports Editor on
1 month ago
Both Grenada High School basketball coaches Kendrick Conley and Roderick Moore knew the challenges their teams faced were tough in the opening round of the North 6A boys and girls tournaments, which began last Friday for girls and followed for the boys last Saturday at selected sites across the state.
Conley’s girls made the 90-minute trip into Madison County to face Region 2 runner-up Canton High School. Grenada trailed 15-9 midway the second quarter and 26-16 at halftime. The host Lady Tigers pulled away in the second half and won a 56-34 decision.
By Chuck Hathcock - Sports Editor on
1 month ago
See what Mississippi political leaders had to say about President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address.
President Donald Trump (R) delivered his first official State of the Union address since taking office in his second term on Tuesday evening. It was the longest-ever such address given by a president.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month ago
Ever since Donald Trump returned to the presidency last year, it became increasingly worrisome whether anyone in the government would hold his authoritarian impulses in check.
The Republican majorities in Congress, more concerned about keeping their jobs than performing their constitutional duties, have mostly sat back and let Trump do as he pleases, even if it meant stepping on their turf.
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1 month ago
Jackson has a new police chief, Dr. RaShall Brackney. The Jackson city council approved Mayor John Horhn’s selection with one dissenting vote, the Northside’s city council member Ashby Foote.
I can understand Foote’s vote. Brackney is a criminologist scholar, professor and book writer. She’s an intellectual. Jackson needs a drill sergeant police chief who can face down the gang leaders and tell them they have 24 hours to leave town.
By Wyatt Emmerich on
1 month ago
Two weekends into it, the college baseball season is but a puppy. Nevertheless, we can make at least one observation:
Our Mississippi teams have really high ceilings. They can play ball. Omaha is not out of the question for any of the three.
By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today on
1 month ago
The Institutions of Higher Learning Board also recognized Governor Tate Reeves with the Karen Cummins Award for his efforts to improve education in the state.
A new nursing program and two new degree paths were approved by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher learning Board of Trustees during their meeting last week.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month ago
This is a home that has stood since 1859, been restored, and now exists for a purpose: to hold people together in the moments that matter most.
There are some places in Mississippi that feel like they’ve been waiting on you.
Not in a spooky way — more like in a soft, romantic, “how have I never been here before?” kind of way.
Tucked into the northeast corner of the state, the Painted Lady in Iuka is one of those places.
By Meredith Biesinger - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month ago
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UMMC keeps clinics closed through Wednesday
University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed through Wednesday, the hospital system said Monday evening. Work to ensure a safe network environment continues following last week’s cyberattack.
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