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High-Tech Weigh-Ins Render Traditional Truck Scales Obsolete in MississippiNews Political
Squabbles about weight limits for trucks rolling through Mississippi were noteworthy staples of past legislative sessions. I don’t remember a good knock-down, drag-out between lawmakers and Big Trucking taking place...
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Los Parrilleros: A New Restaurant Opens in MagnoliaNews
If you haven’t tried the new Spanish restaurant that just opened in Magnolia, then I highly encourage you to do so. Los Parrilleros is located on Hwy. 51 in North Magnolia, where the old Star Drive Inn used to be. The...
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Magnolia Ushers in a New Mayor as a Result of the Primary ElectionsHeadline News
On Tuesday, April 1st, Magnolia held municipal primary elections for the mayor’s office and four aldermen positions. The fifth alderman position (Ward 4) only had one unopposed candidate. A total of 371 inperson, 18...
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Whittingtons Welcome Amelia RuthNews
BABY GIRL ARRIVES--- Amelia Ruth Whittington was born March 7, 2025 at 9:45 pm. She was 19 inches and weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces. Parents are Madisen and Gavin Whittington of McComb. Grandparents are Amy Winters of...
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Magnolia's Municipal Candidates Provide Thoughts on Magnolia and Its Way Forward: Part 2News Political
JACKSON lenges. Through it all, what’s always stood out to me is the strength of our people. We take care of each other, and that’s what inspires me to serve. I want to do my part to make Magnolia a place where...
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Magnolia's Municipal Candidates Provide Thoughts on Magnolia and Its Way Forward: Part 1News Political
In less than two weeks Magnolia will basically decide its next set of leaders for the city for the next four years. Every registered voter in Magnolia will have 3 choices on the ballot the Mayor, your Ward’s...
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Bancroft Fund's $1.5M Gift to Children's Hospital Continues Legacy of GivingNews
The good deeds of Joe Bancroft—and the Abdalla family that followed him as leaders of a major McComb industry—will continue with a $1.5 million contribution from the foundation bearing his name to help renovate a...
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Nite: Denny's Diner Opens in Magnolia at I-55 Exit 13News
Located south of Love’s Truck Stop on I55’s Exit 13, Magnolia’s newest restaurant, Denny’s, occupies the site of the beloved old Fernwood Truck Stop (which closed in 2009) at 1110 Airport Fernwood Road in...
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Lady Bears Top Northwest in Regular Season Finale, Build Momentum for PostseasonNews
The Lady Bears entered Monday’s regular season finale against Northwest knowing what was at stake. A win coupled with other factors in MACCC play meant a chance to host a firstround game in the Region 23 Postseason...
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Bears Close Regular Season with Win over Northwest on Sophomore NightNews
It was the close to the regular season that they Bears had hoped for. Just four days removed from a thrilling road win over Gulf Coast, Southwest kept the momentum going Monday picking up a hard-fought 89-71 win over...
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Litter Is a Serious Problem in the City of MagnoliaHeadline News
Littering has become a significant issue in the city of Magnolia. This quaint city, known in the past for its historic homes, vibrant downtown shopping, and united community is now grappling with the growing menace of...
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King Cakes, Cajun/Creole Dishes and French Bread… Life Is Good During Mardi Gras!News
A sure sign that Mardi Gras season is near are the stacks of packaged King Cakes in supermarkets. Decorated with a thick purple, green and gold sugary icing and filled with fruit or cream fillings, they're as close...
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Bears Come Up Short Against HindsNews
Hoping to keep the momentum going as they continue to make a push for the playoffs, the Bears welcomed in Hinds Monday night. And even though they played a good brand of basketball, they could not pull it out in the...
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Bear Baseball Falls to Gulf Coast, MeridianNews
Following last week's split against Co-Lin in non-conference play, the Bears hoped to keep the arrow pointing in the right direction as they welcomed two more familiar foes to Summit Monday in Mississippi Gulf Coast and...
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Come Worship with Us at First Baptist - MagnoliaNews
Come Worship with us at First Baptist - Magnolia First Baptist Church, Magnolia, is excited to welcome Bro. Gary Bowlin, well-known Southern Baptist evangelist, as interim pastor. We invite everyone looking for a church...
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Malcolm White to Speak to Walthall County Historical Society in TylertownNews
The Walthall Historical Society is excited to announce that restaurateur and author Malcolm White will speak at the February 18th meeting in the Walthall County Public Library at 5:00 p.m. Malcolm White led the...
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Emergency Warning of All Kinds Now Available to Pike County ResidentsNews
As a city of Magnolia resident, we have all witnessed the unreliable warning sirens for severe weather alerts. We now have a better solution! The Pike County Civil Defense/Emergency Management Agency is rolling out a...
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Magnolia City Board Holds Its February MeetingNews
MAGNOLIA CITY BOARD HOLDS ITS FEBRUARY MEETING by Terry Jackson, GAZETTE City Editor - tdjackson56@att.net The City of Magnolia Board held its monthly session on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. All Board members and the...
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Rep. Becky Currie Honored by U.S. Senate for Role in Overturning Roe v. WadeNews Political
Currie, (R), received a U.S. Senate resolution honoring her and her work as a Mississippi legislator. The resolution was introduced by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, (R), and was recorded as follows: “Thanks to the...
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Lady Bears Rally in Overtime to Defeat Jones, Move to .500 in Conference PlayNews
Deer, Turkey, Elk, Fish, Etc. OR of your outdoors experience, and we will publish it free of charge! Be sure to include your name, phone number, address, & any other information you wish to include. To get your photo...
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Bears Unable to Keep Up With Jones at HomeNews
A combination of inconsistent play coupled with pristine shooting from visiting Jones did the Bears in Monday as they had no answer for the Bobcats, falling 89-54. “ We thought we came out with a really good defensive...
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Carolyn Dillon, Longtime Editor & Publisher of The Tylertown Times, Passes AwayNews Obituary
The long-time editor and publisher of The Tylertown Times is dead at 79. Carolyn Dillon died in the early morning hours Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at Mobile Infirmary, Mobile, Ala., where she had been moved to be with her...
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Snow Blankets Magnolia and Pike CountyHeadline News
SNOW BLANKETS MAGNOLIA & PIKE COUNTY COME SEE DR. LAMPTON AT THE FRYE/MAGNOLIA CLINIC BUILDING LOCATED AT 111 MAGNOLIA STREET!!! HISTORIC MARY LAMPTON REID HOUSE ON SOUTH CHERRY--- The Historic Mary Lampton Reid House,...
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Water Billing Still a Hot Topic for the City of Magnolia in 2025News
The City of Magnolia Board met on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, to kick off the new year. The Mayor and all Aldermen were in attendance. The agenda presented was genericexcept foranagenda item addendum requested by Alderman...
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