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Magnolia State

American  

noun

  1. Mississippi (used as a nickname).


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How did the Magnolia State pull it off?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

According to Mississippi Today, the Magnolia State is just one of ten states that bars people convicted of felonies from ever voting again.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2022

Both teams aim to maintain winning streaks as well as claim Magnolia State bragging rights in the 94th Egg Bowl in Starkville.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2021

Instead, both coaches - and their respective offenses - will encounter stiffer challenges in their Magnolia State debuts.

From Washington Times • Sep. 22, 2020

After a one-year absence — Longo departed Ole Miss for North Carolina after the 2018 season — the Air Raid is back in the Magnolia State and the SEC.

From Washington Post • Jan. 10, 2020

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