Governor Tate Reeves today issued Executive Order 1589 to reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test for elementary, middle and high school students across Mississippi. Executive Order 1589 comes after President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order that reestablished the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition and reinstituted the Presidential Fitness Test. "Students across the country are spending far too much time sitting around looking at screens and eatin

By: Alistair Begg, Magnolia Tribune If you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. – Romans 8:13 Your holiness matters. In the Old Testament, the word “holy” doesn’t always refer to a moral state; often, it refers to a relationship. Cities are described as holy cities, vessels as holy vessels, and buildings as holy places. This means that they stood in a special relationship to God. And so it is in

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By: Michael Watson, MS Secretary of State Mississippi's next Election Day on Tuesday, November 4, is one week away. Polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Any voter in line at 7:00 p.m. is legally entitled to cast a ballot. To view the list of counties that may have an election on November 4,  click here . Visit the  My Election Day portal  to receive election information tailored to your specific address, including a sample ballot. As you type your address into

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Jackson, MS hosted a grand Diwali celebration, inviting the community to experience the traditions and joy of the Festival of Lights. Observed by millions of Hindus worldwide,  Diwali is a time for reflection, renewal, and celebration with family and community. This year’s celebrations highlighted the theme of unity, emphasizing the values of harmony, compassion, and togetherness that Diwali inspires. The festival served as a reminder that

The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced today that due to the ongoing federal shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the month of November will not be issued. This pause in benefits is a direct result of the federal shutdown and is not a state-level decision. The United States Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has directed states not to transmit the EBT issuances files to EBT vendors until f

By: Alistair Begg, Magnolia Tribune Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. – James 1:12 It’s easy to want to graduate without taking the required classes. But without taking the classes there’s no way to be ready for the tests, and without a test there’s no graduation. As in academia, so in our faith: it would be foolish to think that we can graduate

Nearly 40 advocates, practitioners, and partners gathered on Wednesday, October 22, for the third annual State of Babies  event hosted by the Mississippi Forum for the Future at Eagle Ridge Conference Center. The Forum is a statewide coalition of more than 320 members, including early childhood professionals, advocates, and organizations, all working together to improve outcomes for Mississippi’s youngest children and their families. The event brought together early childhood

From Michael Watson, MS Secretary of State As a reminder, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines for the November 4 elections. To view the list of counties that may have an election on November 4,  click here . Visit the  My Election Day portal  to receive election information tailored to your specific address, including a sample ballot. As you type your address into the system, similar addresses should populate. Simply click on yours to get

By: Alistair Begg, Magnolia Tribune It shall come to pass that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. – Joel 2:32 There are “biblical” words that are not, in fact, in the Bible. For example, you will not find the word  substitute  in your Bible, and yet the word conveys the beauty of what happened when the Son of God died in the place of sinners. You will not find the word  Trinity  in the Scriptures either, and yet it represents true teaching about who Go

C Spire, a leading national advanced technology company, announced today that it is recognized as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This marks the second consecutive year C Spire has received the honor. Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized companies that were evaluated using interviews with more than 400,000 U.S. employees and a comprehensive online survey, collecting more than 4.9 million company reviews. “We are

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By: Ron Powers In 1973, Faces offered one of their most tender and enduring works with the title track “Ooh La La.” Co-written by Ronnie Lane and Ronnie Wood, the song closed out what would become the band’s final studio album. Because neither Rod Stewart nor Lane felt their own vocal takes did justice to the song, producer Glyn Johns famously tapped Wood for lead vocal: An unusually personal turn for the guitarist and a choice that would define the track’s emotional resonanc

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By Misty Strieff Prine                 “God didn’t call you to be LIKED, He called you to be LIGHT. And LIGHT, by its very nature, makes darkness uncomfortable.” – Unknown                 I wrote this as one of my devotionals the other night on my Facebook Page, The Upward Way and the Lord REALLY laid it upon my heart to share this message through this platform as well as it reaches many who do not do social media. It moved me so much and I felt like it was meant to be shared

By Bob Garver Poster credit IMDB The legacy of the “Tron” franchise is complicated. On a consistently positive note, the series has always been a feast for the eyes and ears, with pleasing, if not groundbreaking special effects and musical scores that heart-pumpingly convey that technological developments are happening every minute. But the films have never quite stuck the landing critically or commercially. The 1982 original is a “cult” movie that defenders see as ahead of t

Photo courtesy of Shutterstock The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has released the 2024-25 Chronic Absenteeism Report, which shows Mississippi's chronic absenteeism rate rose to 27.6%, representing 120,408 students who missed important instructional time in the last school year. This reflects an increase from the 2023-24 rate of 24.4%.   Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the school year (equivalent to 18 days) for any reason, which includes

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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is encouraging Mississippians to participate in the 'Great ShakeOut' earthquake drill on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 10:16 a.m. During the self-led drill, participants will practice the three essential actions to take during an earthquake, which are to: DROP to the ground. Take COVER under a sturdy table or desk if possible, protecting your head and neck. HOLD ON until the shaking stops. Individuals and organizations can register

By Bob Garver Poster credit IMDB A popular criticism I’ve heard about “The Smashing Machine” is that it tries too hard to subvert...