by Molly Minta, Mississippi Today March 29, 2023 A Lafayette County grand jury indicted Sheldon Timothy Herrington, Jr., the Ole Miss graduate from a connected North Mississippi family, for the murder of Black, queer student Jimmie “Jay” Lee. A filing from the...
Posted in Mississippi Attractions by Jennifer Unlike many of the hikes found farther west, the Magnolia State is a bit of a hidden gem when it comes to scenic treks through nature. But all bias aside, with expansive views, lush landscapes, abundant wildlife, and...
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., the nation’s largest producer and marketer of shell eggs, donated 129,600 eggs to the Mississippi Food Network. The donation will be made to help food insecure families in Mississippi. Egg farmers across America are teaming up to feed families...
by Adam Ganucheau, Mississippi Today March 29, 2023 President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will visit Rolling Fork on Friday following last week’s devastating tornado, according to a White House statement. Tornadoes ripped through Mississippi on March 24,...
Posted in Mississippi Attractions, Small Towns by Daniella DiRienzo Known as “the most southern place on earth,” it should come as no surprise that Mississippi’s Delta region is home to the charming town of Greenwood. The river town is filled with historic sites,...
As a boy, Anthony Thaxton’s passion for storytelling was ignited by a sprawling, action-packed summer blockbuster. “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” directed by Steven Spielberg, captivated the future Mississippi College honors graduate and Southeast Emmy Award-winning...
