From the words of Mississippi Today editors Kayleigh Skinner and Adam Ganucheau, “2021 was a year for the history books in Mississippi. Again and again, the state found itself making headlines across the nation and through it all, Mississippi Today was there.”

Click below to watch our 2021 recap video:

Video produced by Alyssa Bass

Take a look back at the past year in Mississippi through the coverage of Mississippi Today to relive some of the biggest moments that defined 2021, including the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, the delta variant of COVID-19’s repercussions on the state’s hospital system and so much more reported by our dedicated journalists.

And make sure to check out our full 2021 recap to see some of our most-read coverage by category, staff favorites and a curated playlist of songs that helped the MT team make it through this trying and unprecedented year.


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