Marshall Ramsey, Author at Mississippi Today

Marshall Ramsey: The Evil Twin

By Marshall Ramsey | 16 mins ago

The link between poverty and health issues is strong. And your health in Mississippi varies by the county you live in.

Marshall Ramsey: March Madness

By Marshall Ramsey | 22 hours ago

Senator Elizabeth Warren floated the idea of abolishing the Electoral College during her Jackson State town hall the other night.

The Delta is ready when you are

By Marshall Ramsey | 23 hours ago

On this road again: This time — the Delta.

Marshall Ramsey: The Bracket

By Marshall Ramsey | March 19, 2019

Lt. Governor Tate Reeves to skip first GOP governor’s race debate.

Marshall Ramsey: Taking Credit

By Marshall Ramsey | March 18, 2019

The Mississippi home of Medgar Evers becomes a national monument. Credit for it causes controversy.

Marshall Ramsey: Famous Kermits

By Marshall Ramsey | March 17, 2019

Ole Miss’ men’s basketball coach Kermit David, Jr. is named SEC Coach of the Year.

Marshall Ramsey: Roger’s Vote

By Marshall Ramsey | March 15, 2019

Senator Roger Wicker votes against Donald Trump’s Emergency Declaration for the Border Wall fearing an overreach of power.

Marshall Ramsey: Senator Warren’s Visit

By Marshall Ramsey | March 14, 2019

Senator Elizabeth Warren’s JSU Town Hall shuts out the media (except for CNN) and the public.

Marshall Ramsey: Eviction

By Marshall Ramsey | March 14, 2019

Expedited evictions process: Bill to eliminate 10-day grace period for delinquent tenants awaits governor’s signature.

I hit the road today for a short trip down I-55 to the Jackson Optimist club’s weekly meeting. Even though I was a last-minute fill-in, I was received warmly by the club. (And I got a hamburger steak and some vegetables. Never underestimate the power of hamburger steak and vegetables.) My mission. To brag on the great work being done by my coworkers at Mississippi Today — and to let them know they needed to be checking us out.