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Sherry Lucas is a veteran feature writer in Jackson whose stories spread the word on Mississippi's food, arts, culture and communities. A lifelong Mississippian and University of Mississippi graduate, Lucas has decades of daily newspaper experience. She is now a freelance writer and contributes regularly to Mississippi Today.

‘Once in a Lifetime’: Mac McAnally’s new album puts hope, optimism on display

Sherry Lucas by Sherry Lucas July 25, 2020January 11, 2021

The Mississippi native and 10-time Country Music Association Musician of the Year recipient has lived to tell a story of gratitude and Mississippi roots.

‘The garden is a container of memory’: Curator who restored Welty Garden is retiring

Sherry Lucas by Sherry Lucas June 20, 2020June 22, 2020

Mississippi-based documentary film company forges community connection through storytelling

Sherry Lucas by Sherry Lucas May 23, 2020January 11, 2021

Spotlight: performance series to shine light on diverse voices through Mississippi-made theater

Sherry Lucas by Sherry Lucas May 9, 2020January 11, 2021

Director Tate Taylor uses love of preservation to lift up Mississippi

Sherry Lucas by Sherry Lucas April 18, 2020January 11, 2021

During these strange coronavirus times, Mississippians find virtual ways to find connection and community

Sherry Lucas by Sherry Lucas March 28, 2020March 30, 2020

New series with Chef Vivian Howard hits the whole South, Mississippi included

Sherry Lucas by Sherry Lucas March 27, 2020January 11, 2021

New Stage’s ‘Pipeline’ asks important questions but doesn’t leave audience hanging

Sherry Lucas by Sherry Lucas March 10, 2020March 16, 2020

‘Still playing’ for loyal listeners: Meridian native Steve Forbert honored for excellence in music

Sherry Lucas by Sherry Lucas February 15, 2020January 11, 2021

‘Beyond the Cave’: Artists’ response to Nick Cave exhibit draws a new audience to Museum of Art

Sherry Lucas by Sherry Lucas February 13, 2020February 17, 2020

Standing ovation: Hinds Community College dance students ‘brought the house down’ at Carnegie Hall

Sherry Lucas by Sherry Lucas February 7, 2020February 6, 2020

Jackson State grads debut on Broadway: ‘You don’t go higher in the theatrical world’

Sherry Lucas by Sherry Lucas January 24, 2020January 24, 2020

‘Land & Power’ summit creates ‘magical’ community connection through social practice art

Sherry Lucas by Sherry Lucas December 29, 2019January 11, 2021

Five months, 10 visits, 360-degree cameras: place-based residency pieces together fabric of Hancock County

Sherry Lucas by Sherry Lucas December 29, 2019January 11, 2021

What the Dickens is going on in Jackson this Christmas?

Sherry Lucas by Sherry Lucas December 5, 2019December 8, 2019

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