The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health (IAMH) is helping combat period poverty by providing free menstrual and postpartum hygiene products to individuals and families in need across Mississippi, including those who are Medicaid-eligible. During Period Poverty Awareness Week (May 11–17), the Institute is highlighting the challenges many individuals face in accessing basic menstrual products and hygiene supplies. Period poverty refers to the inability to afford or

By: Alistair Begg, Magnolia Tribune Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.” – Matthew 16:16–17 When we read the Gospels, it becomes apparent that when people came into contact with Jesus of Nazareth, they seldom reacted with polite neutrality. His words and deeds inspired deep love and devotion but also fea

By: Alistair Begg, Magnolia Tribune There was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” – Acts 9:10 Every day, you are shaping your reputation. And as a Christian, every day you are shaping Christ’s reputation too. What do our lives say about Christ as we walk around as His disciples? Ananias may be a lesser-known Bible character, but he had a profound influence on Paul’s life and therefore on all of chu

By Bob Garver Poster Credit IMDB The big problem with “Michael,” the new Michael Jackson biopic, is that it has the approval of the Jackson family. As such, we are going to get a very flattering portrait of possibly the single most controversial personality in the history of the music industry. The scandals that plagued his later years are an unignorable part of his legacy, no matter how much this movie tries to ignore them. Simply put: a movie with this much lo

By: Jessica Breazeale Have you ever wanted to give someone an invaluable gift—one that goes far beyond ANYTHING you could EVER wrap up? I’m talking about the kind of gift that helps you all the days of your life. Let me explain… Have you ever given someone a priceless gift… and they didn’t want it? Yeah. That happened to me last week. I love going for walks in the spring and fall when the weather is juuuuust right. Spring is my favorite—the smell of honeysuckle, the sound

Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com If we are talking about your teeth, yep, that’s true. Just totally ignore them, and you have a pretty quick way to rid yourself of a tiresome repetitive responsibility. “She don’t care about us, and always wishin’ that we weren’t so needy all the time? Oh, yeah, we’re outta here! We may leave one by one, but we’re all leavin,’ sooner or later.” But emotional trauma? No way. There are way too many families that seem to believe that

The Mississippi Songwriters Alliance is returning to the Delta for the fourth Mississippi Songwriters Festival - Delta Region satellite festival in Cleveland on May 15-16 at GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi. The Mississippi Songwriters Festival - Delta Region, with support from Visit Mississippi and Visit Cleveland, will feature hit songwriters Bryan Kennedy and Ken Hart along with 20+ regional songwriters, performing original songs in an ‘in the round’ setting at GRAMMY Museum M

By: Misty Strieff Prine “My story is filled with bad choices, broken pieces and a lot of hurt. It’s also filled with a major comeback, freedom in my life, peace in my soul and a Savior that restored everything.” – Unknown For those who follow my page, The Upward Way on Facebook and Instagram, I wrote this several nights ago. The Lord laid this on my heart so deeply that I wanted to share with this audience as well. I know many of you don’t do social media so I wanted to make

By Bob Garver Poster credit IMDB Prior to what I will generously call his “new take” on “The Mummy,” director Lee Cronin was best known for 2023’s “Evil Dead Rise.” Original “Evil Dead” director Sam Raimi had a new movie out earlier this year with “Send Help,” and he didn’t put his name in that film’s title. And his name carries real weight, he directed the Tobey Maguire “Spider-Man” trilogy back in the 2000’s. But the guy who directed the fifth “Evil Dead” movi

Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com We humans have personality traits, that is readily apparent. And because we all have our own individual and highly weird traits, each of us also have singularly different desires. Desires for things in our life that are driven by our God-given quirks. The athlete, bookworm, the flour-on-my-hands addicted, the outdoorsman, or maybe the dancer. We all seem to come equipped with an in-born love of something. Scripture says to rear a chi

If you are among the hundreds of thousands of Mississippians who reach for tobacco – especially cigarettes – to cope with stress, please know that the habit is doing more harm than good. While nicotine, the addictive substance in tobacco, can create temporary feelings of relaxation, it also increases your heart rate and blood pressure, mimicking the body’s stress response. And once nicotine’s effects wear off, you’re worse off than when you started, as withdrawal symptoms, in

By Bob Garver Poster credit IMDB Good news, grown-ups, even though most of the screens at your local theater are probably still devoted to “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” there’s a decent option for adults in one of the other houses. I’m convinced that “The Drama” has stayed in the top three at the domestic box office for the past two weekends by reeling in parents who don’t want to watch Mario with their kids, but don’t want to leave the theater. Or it could be good advertis

Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com You want your way. And that is normal. But getting others to want to do what you are asking? Sometimes that’s just not very easy. Forcing them usually doesn’t make you a winner. In their eyes or in your own. A normal person will usually admit they don’t enjoy having to use bad tactics to win. They just can’t figure out another technique. And they are right; there are other means to get your way. For example, you may be bigger and str

A small business is bringing energy, economic impact, and community connection to the Pearl community. Vintage Market Days® of Mississippi, owned and operated by past Rankin County residents Chris and Jana Fuss, returns to Pearl April 17 - 19, 2026, at the Clyde Muse Center with a three-day, vintage-inspired community market that supports small businesses and tourism. While Vintage Market Days® is nationally recognized, this event is independently owned. “This event goes bey

By Misty Strieff Prine “Some people are going to reject you because you shine too bright for them. That’s okay. They don’t pay your light bill. Keep shining!” – Unknown. I have learned this in such a BIG way in my life, even as of late. There’s always going to be someone within your inner circle that just simply doesn’t like your…” brightness”. They don’t like the attention your kindness attracts, the happiness that it ignites like a spark arou

By Bob Garver 2023 brought audiences “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” by far the most successful cinematic adaptation of a video game ever. It was a wonder how appealing the property was with vibrant, colorful animation and respect for both its source material and its audience. I couldn’t bring myself to recommend the film, as the story, action, characters, and humor never really “came together” for me, but it was definitely a step in the right direction.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) invites visitors to explore, discover, and celebrate the great outdoors at the Museum's annual signature event, "NatureFEST!" on April 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. This iconic event returns for another action‑packed day of hands‑on fun at the Museum located in LeFleur's Bluff State Park. A festival, nature outing, and a museum visit all rolled into one, "Na

Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Living in a desert in the summertime, a real actual desert, you have to learn to make choices. Choices that can make or break how well you thrive in this rather harsh environment. You can focus your thoughts and attention on the unrelenting ‘cook your soul’ heat in the summer, or you can anticipate the six months of near perfect temperatures in winter time. You can easily resent the burning hot sand and jagged rocks, or instead, you

By Alistair Begg, Magnolia Tribune God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I am has sent me to you.’” – Exodus 3:14 In some cultures, the meanings behind names don’t matter much. We choose a name because we like the sound of it, or because it’s precious to our particular family. In other cultures, though, a name itself may carry great significance. Its meaning can establish something about the person who bears it or the hopes of th

In honor of Native Plant Month, the Mississippi Farmers Market will host its Native Plant Fest event on Saturday, April 11, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. “April is Native Plant Month, and we are excited to celebrate our great state’s beautiful and diverse collection of native plants,” said Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson. “We encourage everyone to come out to the Mississippi Farmers Market this Saturday to learn more about the vital role native plants pl