View photos of demonstrators gathered in Cleveland on July 3, 2020, to protest the Confederate statue outside the Bolivar County Courthouse.
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Michael Farris Smith untangles the vines that bind in ‘Blackwood’
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Oxford-based author’s latest novel is a Southern gothic thriller set in small-town Mississippi
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Mississippi-based documentary film company forges community connection through storytelling
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Blue Magnolia Films duo helps Mississippians craft and tell unique stories that highlight community.
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Mississippian Brett Orrison takes his love of music to Austin and beyond
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Mississippi Gulf Coast native Brett Orrison is the first call for Jack White, Widespread Panic and other music acts
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Spotlight: performance series to shine light on diverse voices through Mississippi-made theater
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Summer performance series aims to create a platform for new plays and LGBTQ+ voices.
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Photo Gallery: Mississippi Latino by Rory Doyle
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View a collection of photographs from award-winning photographer Rory Doyle documenting the growing Latino community in northern Mississippi.
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‘A Good Meal is Hard to Find’ cookbook showcases charming blend of Southern food, art and storytelling
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This collection of “storied recipes from the Deep South” features 60 recipes and 60 paintings categorized under the quirky cookbook’s five chapters.
Director Tate Taylor uses love of preservation to lift up Mississippi
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Mississippi native Tate Taylor, director of “The Help,” preserved Wyolah Plantation in Church Hill, where he lives and spends most of his time.
Coronavirus in Mississippi
Gulf Coast moms find connection and resilience — even in times of crisis — through blog
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Two years after creating a blog for moms on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, its founders are finding ways to connect with other mothers dealing with raising children during the coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus in Mississippi
‘The world’s got the blues right now’: Art and music in Mississippi take a hit during COVID-19 shutdown
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Mississippians cope with cancelled and postponed festivals and venues. “You don’t have to panic if you’re an artist, a singer, a poet. You are the gift. … It doesn’t matter what it is, release it on all platforms … you have to have a presence so people know you’re there”
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Photo Gallery: Cowgirls of the Delta by Rory Doyle
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Photographer Rory Doyle shines a light on the Mississippi Delta cowgirl riding culture through his award-winning photos.
Coronavirus in Mississippi
The Trace: You just panic-bought a gun. Here’s how to handle it safely
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For many people, the novel coronavirus has been the catalyst for purchasing a first weapon
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During these strange coronavirus times, Mississippians find virtual ways to find connection and community
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Social distancing, closed businesses and self-quarantines have left normally gregarious Mississippians without their usual outlets to congregate and visit. But, many are finding community and connection virtually.
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New series with Chef Vivian Howard hits the whole South, Mississippi included
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Famous chef spotlights Chinese food traditions in Mississippi Delta and makes matzo balls in Jackson during culinary trek of the South.
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New Stage’s ‘Pipeline’ asks important questions but doesn’t leave audience hanging
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Play by Dominique Morisseau touches on a range of social issues, including third-strike procedures, failing schools, school violence, discipline, racial bias and an educational system that doesn’t serve all students equally
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‘Still playing’ for loyal listeners: Meridian native Steve Forbert honored for excellence in music
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Mississippi roots resonate in the music and lyrics of Meridian-born folk singer Steve Forbert