Mississippi Today’s Jerry Mitchell and Anna Wolfe will discuss their reporting at Delta State University Feb. 20.

Mitchell will discuss his book ‘Race Against Time,’ at 4 p.m. in Jobe Hall Auditorium. Following his event, Wolfe will begin a conversation about her reporting on the welfare scandal at 7 p.m.

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Wolfe’s series The Backchannel gained national attention in 2022 when she revealed text messages and emails between key players of the welfare scandal, including former NFL player Brett Favre and Gov. Phil Bryant.

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Delta State hosts Anna Wolfe, Jerry Mitchell

by Mississippi Today, Mississippi Today
January 24, 2023

					<h1>Delta State hosts Anna Wolfe, Jerry Mitchell</h1>
<p class="byline">by Mississippi Today, Mississippi Today <br />January 24, 2023</p>
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<p>Mississippi Today's Jerry Mitchell and Anna Wolfe will discuss their reporting at Delta State University Feb. 20. </p>
<p>Mitchell will discuss his book '<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Race-Against-Time/Jerry-Mitchell/9781451645149" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Race Against Time</a>,' at 4 p.m. in Jobe Hall Auditorium. Following his event, Wolfe will begin a conversation about her reporting on the welfare scandal at 7 p.m.</p>
<p>Wolfe's series <a href="https://mississippitoday.org/the-backchannel/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Backchannel</a> gained national attention in 2022 when she revealed text messages and emails between key players of the welfare scandal, including former NFL player Brett Favre and Gov. Phil Bryant.</p>

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