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Joe Overstreet’s ‘New Jemima’ became icon of civil rights movement
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Mississippi native’s paintings reflected African Americans’ rage, disgust and decades later earned him a Governor’s Arts Award
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Homegrown hip-hop takes root in Mississippi
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And the influence of artists such as Big K.R.I.T. and Rae Sremmurd has grown internationally
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Affection and fear on the Mighty Mississippi
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The river that begat the state always has an important impact on Mississippi’s culture and commerce
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Revitalizing Mississippi one story at a time
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Storytellers bridge racial, age, gender and political gaps in small towns
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At Old Time Music Gathering, ‘Happy Big Yams to you’
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Weekend festival at Jefferson College features fiddling contests, performances on mandolin, guitar and banjo
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Mississippi Opera: A ‘safe place’ to listen, learn and perform
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After 45 years on stage, company receives Governor’s Arts Award.
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Furniture maker brings families back to the table
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Mark Perrott: “You dream it; we build it.”
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Jeweler renounces ‘man behind the curtain’ mentality
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Brian Beckham worked around the world but returned to Jackson to craft his legacy.
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Tying one on at America’s only Apron Museum
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Carolyn Terry has collected 3,500 aprons in Iuka.
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The Mustard Seed sprouts valuable ceramics
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Sales of ceramics made by developmentally disabled adults help support homes, classes and activities.
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Soulshine: A ‘deer camp for hippies’ who happen to love pizza
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Chris Sartin’s restaurants are anything but cookie-cutter.
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Earl’s Art Shop rises from the ashes — twice
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Folk artist Earl Simmons paints, sculpts, draws and re-builds.
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Little Big Store in Raymond is a big step back in time
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Vintage vinyl and other blasts from the past