Analysis: Mississippi lagging behind in tipping rates

It turns out that the Hospitality State may not be so hospitable when it comes to tipping. An analysis by Lending Tree found that Mississippians are the second-worst tippers nationwide, tipping at a rate of 4.91%. That's according to data from 2023. …

Water Taxi Service to Mississippi River at Lansing Shutting Down Friday (06.13)

On Monday (06.09), the Iowa DOT reopened the existing Mississippi River bridge at Lansing to traffic, bringing a three-week closure of the structure to an end. The Iowa DOT District 2 office closed the bridge on May 17th when sensors detected movement in …

A Kennedy Returns to the Mississippi Delta With Civil Rights Leaders to Talk Democracy, Organizing

INDIANOLA, Miss.—On a warm Thursday evening, people in tailored suits and tucked blouses sat side-by-side in metal chairs at the BB King Museum and Interpretive Center in Indianola, Mississippi. With a glow of Southern hospitality, the crowd received …

Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces Make Mississippi Healthy Again Farm Tour

Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. JACKSON, Miss. – As part of Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson’s Make …

Ruby Jewel Bowman Alexander, 88 of Mendenhall, Mississippi

 Visitation will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025 from 2:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall in Mendenhall, …

Shrimp season starting date for Mississippi announced

BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date of the 2025-2026 shrimp season in state territorial waters for 6 a.m. Monday, June 23, 2025. All regulations of the MDMR will be in full force and effect, and all boats …

18-wheeler flips over on Mississippi highway

JONESTOWN, Miss. - An 18-wheeler crashed on a Mississippi highway Friday morning, according to the Coahoma County Fire Department (CCFD).  CCFD said the crash happened just before noon on Highway 316 near Jonestown.  Photos shared by the fire department …

Multiple agencies respond to incident at Islamic Center of Mississippi and Alabama

Mickey Mulkey, 76 of Mendenhall, Mississippi

Mickey Mulkey, 76 of Mendenhall, MS passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at his home in Mendenhall, MS. He was born Monday, January 24, 1949 in Independence, Louisiana.  A memorial service will be held at a later date. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of …

SGH has Mississippi’s 2nd Baby Box Surrender