Magnolia Mornings: September 25, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: September 25, 2026. Magnolia Mornings: September 25, 2026.

Key points

• The State Fire Marshall remarked Thursday that 65-year-old Kimberly Gayten was arrested on September 16, 2026, and charged with arson.
• S&P 500 futures were up 0.4%, and Nasdaq-100 futures advanced 0.7%.
• Army's Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps played music in the Rose Garden dating to the American Revolution, WP documented.
• Southern Miss travels to Tulane to face their former Head Coach Will Hall's Green Wave.
• Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197, 000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare.

Magnolia Mornings: September 25, 2026. Magnolia Mornings: September 25, 2026. By: Magnolia Tribune – September 25, 2026.

Significant state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion to start your day informed. 1. Wicker's Telehealth Awareness Week approved in Senate.

Notably, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved the resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R) and Brian Schatz (D) designating September 20-26, 2026, "Telehealth Awareness Week."

This resolution recognizes the role that telehealth services play in delivering high-quality health care to millions of Americans.

"Telehealth has reduced barriers to health care across Mississippi, yet too many patients around the country are not fully aware of its benefits, " remarked Senator Wicker. "Our resolution shines a light on the value of telehealth services and encourages further action to expand the offerings and outcomes around this innovative type of care." 2. Arrest created in Brookhaven arson case.

For context, the State Fire Marshall remarked Thursday that 65-year-old Kimberly Gayten was arrested on September 16, 2026, and charged with arson. He is accused of setting fire to a FEMA cottage on Fulton Street in Brookhaven on August 28.

For context, a man inside the trailer noticed smoke outside and documented seeing Gayten running from the area. Gayten was arrested by the Brookhaven Police Department. The State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) assisted with the investigation.

In practice, the trailer sustained minor fire and smoke damage to the outside. Evidence is still being examined by the Mississippi State Crime Laboratory. The total amount of damage has not yet been determined.

All persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. National News & Foreign Policy. 1. Trump, Xi discuss AI, security.

As documented by the Washington Post, "Amid pomp and symbolism, Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump capped a day of ceremony and meetings with a state dinner at the White House, as the two leaders attempted to project comity despite deep divisions."

As the U.S, "The dinner came after the two leaders exchanged gifts, then watched a muscular flyover by a B-2 stealth bomber of the type that struck Iran's nuclear program last year, flanked by four advanced F-22 fighter jets. Army's Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps played music in the Rose Garden dating to the American Revolution, " WP documented. "Trump remarked the two would discuss pressing matters on security, technology and artificial intelligence. And he talked regarding his personal bonds with the Chinese leader. Xi seemed focused less on building personal rapport and more on concrete policy problems. The Chinese president remarked he and Trump hoped competition between the two countries would remain "healthy" and called on their respective militaries to improve crisis-prevention measures."

"China-U.S. Cooperation may not solve every problem in the world, but without our cooperation, it would be hard to solve many of the world's problems, " Xi remarked.

"Achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and making America great again can go hand in hand, " he continued.

2. Obama notes administration is 'so much less corrupt' than it was previously.

Notably, the Hill reports that "former President Obama says in his just-launched literary-focused podcast that the federal government is 'so much less corrupt' than it was in the past."

"People are always surprised when I tell them the federal government is so much less corrupt than probably it's ever been, in terms of just pure bribes, or patronage or favors, " Obama remarked in a preview clip exclusively obtained by ITK from the 44th president's new podcast, "A Great Book with Barack Obama."

For context, the Hill continued that "the six-episode series – in which Obama sits down with high-profile figures to chat about the 'books that have profoundly shaped his worldview and our society' – premiered on Audible on Thursday."

1. Miss. State back home as Ole Miss, Southern Miss hit the road.

Mississippi's Major 3 are back in action this Saturday with storyline galore for each program. Ole Miss is coming off a massive win over LSU while Mississippi State has its first ranked Top 25 matchup in years. Southern Miss has its own headlines, facing a former head coach. Here's how to watch each game this weekend.

No. 4 Ole Miss visits No. 21 Florida in a game where the homestanding Gators are favored. Kickoff is set for 2: 30 p.m. On ABC.

No. 24 Mississippi State hosts No. 19 Missouri in Starkville. The game will air on the SEC Network at 6: 45 p.m.

Southern Miss travels to Tulane to face their former Head Coach Will Hall's Green Wave. The matchup gets underway in New Orleans at 6 p.m. On ESPN+. 2. JUCO score roundup from Week 5.

Two upsets were the storyline in this week's JUCO action on the gridiron, with Co-Lin besting Jones and MS Delta upending East MS.

Here is a roundup of the Mississippi community college football scores from Thursday's games. 1. U.S. Economy keeps powering through.

According to the Wall Street Journal, "The U.S. Economy keeps powering through inflation, tariffs and higher borrowing costs, defying a run-up in Treasury yields and a Fed rate growth. That has the bond market spooked."

"The usual economic brakes aren't slowing expansion, hiring or an AI investment boom that looks to be unstoppable. To some, AI's potential returns seem so bright that even steep interest rates won't slow down tech firms' investments, " WSJ noted. "The growth outlook helps explain the current predicament in the bond market: The yield on the 10-year Treasury note, which plays a critical role in determining rates on mortgages and other types of debt, this week hit highs not seen in nearly 20 years, climbing again Thursday to almost 5.2%."

WSJ continued, "Bond rates have sagged over worries regarding surging energy costs and elevated inflation. Treasurys are facing more competition for investors' cash from an explosion of bonds issued by firms involved in the AI build-out. Solid economic data are additionally pushing up yields by stirring speculation that the Fed may have to raise rates even higher than previously projected to cool a potentially overheating economy." 2. Futures rise as volatile week wraps up.

CNBC reports that "U.S. Equity futures rose on Friday, as Wall Street gets set to wrap up a volatile week of trading, as a surge in Treasury yields rippled through financial markets."

"S&P 500 futures were up 0.4%, and Nasdaq-100 futures advanced 0.7%. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 199 points, or 0.4%, " CNBC documented. "The Dow is heading for a fourth consecutive losing week, down 0.6% through Thursday's close. While the Nasdaq is up 1.6% week to date.", the S&P 500 is on track for a 0.7% advance.

While the 30-year yield reached 5.502%, CNBC observed, "The drama continued in the bond market, where the 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.225% late Thursday, the highest level since 2007. The 30-year fixed rate mortgage. It tracks the 10-year note, rose to 7.45%, the highest level since 2024, as borrowing costs for consumers looked poised to growth ahead of the midterm elections." Concerning the Author(s). This article was produced by Magnolia Tribune staff. News Frank Corder September 24, 2026.

Mississippi again seeks end to federal oversight of its child welfare system.

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As U.S. Jobless claims remain at historically low levels and most Americans enjoy job security, fewer individuals applied for U.S. Unemployment benefits last week. Elections Cass Rutledge September 24, 2026.

Guest heavily favored to win re-election in Mississippi's 3rd Congressional District over Democrat, Libertarian challengers.

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England-based SubSea Craft expanding operations, locating U.S. Facility on Mississippi Coast. Business Cass Rutledge September 23, 2026. Raybern Foods expansion in Shannon bringing 70 new jobs to area. Business Cass Rutledge September 18, 2026. Industrial Timber expanding its Ripley operations with $2.6 million investment. Business Frank Corder September 15, 2026. Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. Investment to date to Mississippi. Culture Susan Marquez September 25, 2026. Journey to Colonial Mississippi: An America 250 Celebration. Culture Alistair Begg September 25, 2026. Culture Alistair Begg September 24, 2026. The meaning of the Cross.

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Taken together, the developments around magnolia Mornings: September 25, 2026 point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.