Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com If I was still a teen in high school, I would love AI. I could have my writing assignments for English done in a flash and be out the door. And have a lot better grades to show my parents than I did years ago. And later on, with those gnarly issues at work when I became an adult? “No problem, boss. I’ll just let my trusty friend who lives somewhere out there in NeverNeverLand figure it all out for me. I’ll get back to you on that in

By Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney Insurance fraud is not a victimless crime. It's been around for as long as insurance, and it costs businesses billions of dollars each year - an expense that is passed on to consumers in the form of higher premiums. Although the overwhelming majority of insurance agents and companies are honest and reputable, there are some bad actors. My office deals with common scenarios, including scammers offering fake policies at costs th

By Ron Powers After making a splash on Spotify in late 2025 with their first Christmas EP, The Lords Of Easton and Stan Medley have started 2026 with the release of a new song called “Mercedes (BTC) Benz”. The song is a parody of a Janis Joplin hit that replaces asking the Lord to buy a Mercedes Benz, with a request for a “Bitcoin for free”. From its humorous lyrics to its rich string arrangement, “Mercedes (BTC) Benz” offers a modern twist on a 1970s hit that’s sure to surpr

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By Bob Garver Poster credit IMDB “Wuthering Heights” is based on a classic novel by Emily Brontë. I’ve never read the novel, which is probably for the best. Reports of the movie differing from the novel are actually quite relieving to me. They’re relieving in the sense that I do not have to lose respect for people who like the novel, which I would do if this movie were any indication of its quality. I’m fine with not judging a book by its movie, especially when the movie is t

Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Old and slow-moving, nevertheless, Grace faithfully carried her blind rider on the snow-covered, lonely, and seemingly endless journey. There was no real visibility, due to the heavy clouds that hid the moon and stars. But even if the moon had been as bright as the sun during that long night, the old man with his sightless eyes still would not have seen a thing. If left up to him, He could easily have wandered around endlessly, tryi

Special to WTWZ The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) has been made aware of contractors acting as unlicensed public adjusters by filing claims on behalf of insureds. This practice is illegal in the State of Mississippi. Any contractor caught filing claims for insureds without a signed contract and proper licensure as a public adjuster will be referred to the Attorney General and/or Board of Contractors for legal action. If you are aware of illegal activity or need other

By Alistair Begg, Magnolia Tribune This is love, that we walk according to his commandments; this is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, so that you should walk in it. – 2 John 1:6 Genuine Christian love involves much more than warm feelings, affectionate hugs, and tender affection. While love may very well include emotions and stir our feelings, the love that the Bible calls us to is first and foremost an act of the will. When the apostle John exhorte

By Palina Lancaster, TrueCare's Community Dietitian Each year the American Heart Association sets aside February as American Heart Health Month to raise awareness of heart disease, the “silent” killer, because it is still the leading cause of death in the U.S. Heart disease wears many hats and has many names including the all too familiar “heart attack” and “stroke”. However, there are other names that fall into this category that some may be less familiar with such as Arrhyt

By Bob Garver Poster credit IMDB On the weekend of the biggest football game of the year, it was only natural that I saw a movie about basketball. Or rather “Roarball,” as the anthropomorphic animal characters call it – but it’s basketball. When he was just a kid (pun intended), young goat Will (Caleb McLaughlin) went to Roarball games to root for his hometown Vineland Thorns and cheer on his favorite player: panther Jett Fillmore (Gabrielle Union). Will’s mother (Jennifer Hu

Mississippi has received final federal approval for its comprehensive plan to expand broadband infrastructure to every area of the state that still lacks access to high‑speed internet. This approval marks the latest milestone for Mississippi under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) granted the approval on February 9, 2026. In Mississippi, the Office

By Alistair Begg, Magnolia Tribune The people stood by, watching, but the rulers scoffed at him, saying, “He saved others; let him save himself, if he is the Christ of God, his Chosen One!” The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine and saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!” There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.” – Luke 23:35–38 In Roman-occupied Judea, it was customary for an executed individual to h

On Saturday, February 14, 2026, MCM Partners will be celebrating the Mississippi Children’s Museum (MCM) through their signature fundraising event, Ignite the Night: From Sea to Shining Sea, presented by BankPlus! Every February, adults are given permission to play after hours at the Mississippi Children’s Museum during its signature fundraising event, Ignite the Night . Each gallery comes to life with food, fun, and entertainment centered around that year’s theme. Hosted

By Bob Garver Poster credit IMDB Did you know that getting stranded on a deserted island has a way of shaking up social hierarchies? I suppose that was a big part of the plot for recent Best Picture Oscar nominee “Triangle of Sadness.” As well as the literary classic “Lord of the Flies.” And it’s represented on television in everything from “Survivor” to “Lost” to “Gilligan’s Island.” And it was at the center of a play I did in high school called “The Admirable Crichton,” whe

Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com You remember hearing and seeing the popular phrase, WWJD? ‘What Would Jesus Do.’ If you do, very likely you also remember often seeing the mocking curl of the lip of someone in the vicinity. That sentence showed up everywhere and soon became trite and overused. And almost guaranteed to irritate anyone nearby. I can even remember hearing certain people as they would laugh and say, “WWJD….oh, yeah sure, me too. And I can give

Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he has requested a Major Disaster Declaration for multiple counties impacted by the severe winter storms that swept across the state from January 23 – January 27, 2026. This includes a request for individual assistance, as well as disaster unemployment. Additionally, it includes a request for public assistance to assist local governments, including for debris removal. "The state of Mississippi has been working closely with FEMA, state

L to R: Carlton Portley, Bobby Rush and Jamal Roberts Visit Mississippi joined Explore Louisiana in co‑hosting The Gold Record Road: Celebrating GRAMMY Nominees of the South, a regional music showcase and brunch honoring Southern artists nominated for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards. The event took place Saturday, January 31, at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles, on the eve of the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards, where artists and industry guests gathered to celebrate the enduring contributi

By: Tommie Hart Cholangiocarcinoma, or bile duct cancer, is one of the most challenging and under-recognized cancers, with limited treatment options and a grim prognosis for many patients. Despite its rarity, the need for awareness and focused research is immense, as early detection and innovative therapies can make a life-saving difference. With February being Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month, it is an opportune time to learn about this disease that affects too many lives.

By Bob Garver Poster credit IMDB “Mercy” was the #1 movie at the box office on a weekend where the weather showed little in the way of mercy to much of the country. Hope you’re all safe out there. As if the weather weren’t enough of a disadvantage, “Mercy” is saddled with one of the stupidest cinematic premises I’ve ever seen. It takes place in a dystopian future where murder trials take the form of “Mercy trials,” suspects being strapped unsupervised to a chair in a tech-fil

Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Hopelessness. That terrible, hollow, empty sense that makes you believe there is absolutely nothing that can change your circumstance. Notice I wrote ‘believe.’ Not just ‘makes you feel.’ You may be someone who has already spent an endless amount of brain juice and time hashing and rehashing, searching for a way out of your dilemma. Nothing. Zilch. Nada. And you have come to the conclusion that nothing can make the final results end