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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries – from health care and education to logistics and customer service – across the United States and in Louisiana. At the same time, lawmakers are rushing to “do something” that is relevant and responds to constituents’ questions and worst fears.
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The Grenada High School tennis team opened Class 6A, Region 1 play at home against South Panola last Thursday as the Chargers cruised to a 7-0 victory.
In singles action, senior Shanvi Kher won a 6-0, 6-0 decision over Rosa Lee Spooner. Classmate Gabe Reyna downed Bailey Willoughby 6-1, 6-0.
The girls doubles team of junior Mary Grace Klinck and senior Mary Pinson Jackson cruised to a 6-0, 6-1 victory over Ella Lang and Autumn Martin. Junior Zoe Beane and senior Emily Finkley won a 6-0, 6-0 decision over Sarah Davis and Mariah Burnett.
By Chuck Hathcock - Sports Editor on
2 weeks 5 days ago
The Grenada High School tennis team opened Class 6A, Region 1 play at home against South Panola last Thursday as the Chargers cruised to a 7-0 victory.
In singles action, senior Shanvi Kher won a 6-0, 6-0 decision over Rosa Lee Spooner. Classmate Gabe Reyna downed Bailey Willoughby 6-1, 6-0.
The girls doubles team of junior Mary Grace Klinck and senior Mary Pinson Jackson cruised to a 6-0, 6-1 victory over Ella Lang and Autumn Martin. Junior Zoe Beane and senior Emily Finkley won a 6-0, 6-0 decision over Sarah Davis and Mariah Burnett.
By Chuck Hathcock - Sports Editor on
2 weeks 5 days ago
The Grenada High School tennis team opened Class 6A, Region 1 play at home against South Panola last Thursday as the Chargers cruised to a 7-0 victory.
In singles action, senior Shanvi Kher won a 6-0, 6-0 decision over Rosa Lee Spooner. Classmate Gabe Reyna downed Bailey Willoughby 6-1, 6-0.
The girls doubles team of junior Mary Grace Klinck and senior Mary Pinson Jackson cruised to a 6-0, 6-1 victory over Ella Lang and Autumn Martin. Junior Zoe Beane and senior Emily Finkley won a 6-0, 6-0 decision over Sarah Davis and Mariah Burnett.
By Chuck Hathcock - Sports Editor on
2 weeks 5 days ago
Photo by Chuck Hathcock, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Kirk Academy eight-grade third baseman Charlie Bailey makes a diving attempt to tag a Bayou Academy base runner out during a home game earlier this season.
It’s been a tough start heading into the season for the Kirk Academy Raiders baseball team.
Second-year head coach Zach Whitfield’s team was 0-8 prior to last Thursday’s home game with Carroll Academy. The Raiders started fast with five runs in the bottom of the first inning and held on for a 6-4 win.
With the victory, KA improves to 1-8 overall, giving Whitfield a win over his former school that he coached.
By Chuck Hathcock - Sports Editor on
2 weeks 6 days ago
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Triggering Presidential Declaration M4900 Amendment 1
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.
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Triggering Presidential Declaration M4900 Amendment 1
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.
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Grenada High School sophomore Allie Ross slides in safely at second base during last Thursday’s Class 6A, Regoin 1 home game against Saltillo. The Lady Chargers won an 8-3 decision to improve 7-2 overall.
After starting the season 6-2, the Grenada High School Lady Chargers opened Class 6A, Region 1 play at home last Thursday night against Saltillo High School.
Coach Leslie Lancaster’s girls came out of gate fast, scoring three runs in the first inning en route to an 8-3 victory.
With the win, GHS improves to 7-2 overall and 1-0 inside Region 1.
By Chuck Hathcock - Sports Editor on
2 weeks 6 days ago
Photo by Chuck Hathcock, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Grenada High School sophomore Allie Ross slides in safely at second base during last Thursday’s Class 6A, Regoin 1 home game against Saltillo. The Lady Chargers won an 8-3 decision to improve 7-2 overall.
After starting the season 6-2, the Grenada High School Lady Chargers opened Class 6A, Region 1 play at home last Thursday night against Saltillo High School.
Coach Leslie Lancaster’s girls came out of gate fast, scoring three runs in the first inning en route to an 8-3 victory.
With the win, GHS improves to 7-2 overall and 1-0 inside Region 1.
By Chuck Hathcock - Sports Editor on
2 weeks 6 days ago
Photo by Chuck Hathcock, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Grenada High School sophomore Allie Ross slides in safely at second base during last Thursday’s Class 6A, Regoin 1 home game against Saltillo. The Lady Chargers won an 8-3 decision to improve 7-2 overall.
After starting the season 6-2, the Grenada High School Lady Chargers opened Class 6A, Region 1 play at home last Thursday night against Saltillo High School.
Coach Leslie Lancaster’s girls came out of gate fast, scoring three runs in the first inning en route to an 8-3 victory.
With the win, GHS improves to 7-2 overall and 1-0 inside Region 1.
By Chuck Hathcock - Sports Editor on
2 weeks 6 days ago
State Senator Rita Parks said concessions were made to ensure the regulation of PBMs stays with the Board of Pharmacy.
The Senate Public Health Committee adopted a strike-all amendment to the House’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform bill this week that removed steering prohibitions.
During discussion of HB 1665, State Senator Rita Parks (R) said the strike-all amendment addresses several major concerns with the original version of the bill.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
2 weeks 6 days ago
State Senator Rita Parks said concessions were made to ensure the regulation of PBMs stays with the Board of Pharmacy.
The Senate Public Health Committee adopted a strike-all amendment to the House’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform bill this week that removed steering prohibitions.
During discussion of HB 1665, State Senator Rita Parks (R) said the strike-all amendment addresses several major concerns with the original version of the bill.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
2 weeks 6 days ago
The Mississippi Business Alliance warns lawmakers that mandating high dispensing fees will contribute to already skyrocketing health care costs.
The Mississippi Business Alliance and its members have come out in opposition to the strike-all amendment to HB 1665, which passed the Senate Public Health Committee last week.
HB 1665 is the House’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform bill authored by State Rep. Hank Zuber (R). It is the only measure alive this session to put forth PBM reforms.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 weeks 6 days ago
The Mississippi Business Alliance warns lawmakers that mandating high dispensing fees will contribute to already skyrocketing health care costs.
The Mississippi Business Alliance and its members have come out in opposition to the strike-all amendment to HB 1665, which passed the Senate Public Health Committee last week.
HB 1665 is the House’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform bill authored by State Rep. Hank Zuber (R). It is the only measure alive this session to put forth PBM reforms.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 weeks 6 days ago
The study committee would be tasked with collecting information on aviation incidents, wildlife-mortality data, and farmland loss linked to wind turbine development.
The Mississippi Senate approved a strike-all amendment to a House bill Monday that would have limited wind turbines on farmlands.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 weeks 6 days ago
The study committee would be tasked with collecting information on aviation incidents, wildlife-mortality data, and farmland loss linked to wind turbine development.
The Mississippi Senate approved a strike-all amendment to a House bill Monday that would have limited wind turbines on farmlands.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
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The governor did add that there is still time in the session to get those things done, saying that nothing is dead in the Capitol until it is “dead, dead, dead.”
At the end of a press conference Tuesday, Governor Tate Reeves (R) took questions on teacher pay raises, the state Public Employees Retirement System, and the future of the movement to provide parents in Mississippi with greater education freedom. He did not rule out a special session to address at least two of those matters.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
2 weeks 6 days ago
The governor did add that there is still time in the session to get those things done, saying that nothing is dead in the Capitol until it is “dead, dead, dead.”
At the end of a press conference Tuesday, Governor Tate Reeves (R) took questions on teacher pay raises, the state Public Employees Retirement System, and the future of the movement to provide parents in Mississippi with greater education freedom. He did not rule out a special session to address at least two of those matters.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
2 weeks 6 days ago
“A Home for Every Child” is intended to help reduce red tape, modernize the licensure process, and ensure more children are not staying in hotels or other non-traditional housing.
Mississippi joined four other states this week in the Trump administration’s “A Home for Every Child” initiative, a pilot effort aimed at encouraging more Americans to become foster families.
The initiative is part of the Trump administration’s “Fostering the Future for American Children and Families” executive order.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
