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2020
People, Politics and the Press 2020
This one-day civic engagement summit featured nationally recognized names in media, as well as the region’s best reporters, big thinkers and civic leaders for panel discussions, lectures and open format conversations on a variety of topics ranging from politics and policy to art and equity.
WATCH: 2020 #MSElex Preview — A Mississippi Today Voter Event
In this one-hour program, Mississippi Today managing editor Kayleigh Skinner introduced readers to senior political reporters Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender, who gave readers a look at what they could expect in the months ahead before the election. The panel also answered questions from the crowd.
WATCH: Mississippi Writers on Mississippi Politics — Kiese Laymon
Throughout the month of October, we’ve hosted some of Mississippi’s most celebrated authors in conversation with Mississippi Today editors and journalists.
WATCH: Mississippi Writers on Mississippi Politics — W. Ralph Eubanks
Throughout the month of October, we’ve hosted some of Mississippi’s most celebrated authors in conversation with Mississippi Today editors and journalists.
WATCH: Mississippi Writers on Mississippi Politics — Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Throughout the month of October, we’ve hosted some of Mississippi’s most celebrated authors in conversation with Mississippi Today editors and journalists.
2019
Marshall’s Mississippi 2019 Events
Marshall Ramsey has seen (and drawn) just about everything in Mississippi for more than 20 years, and now he’s taking his pen and personality on the road.
Gubernatorial Debate Watch Party
Mississippi Today and Barrelhouse hosted the only Gubernatorial Debate Watch Party in town as candidates Jim Hood and Tate Reeves squared off at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg.
Local Lens: A Mississippi Perspective by Eric Shelton
Photographs were available for purchase with proceeds directly supporting photographer Eric Shelton and reporter Michelle Liu, the Report for America corps members in the Mississippi Today newsroom.
GOP Debate Watch Party
Mississippi Today and Sal & Mookie’s hosted the only GOP Gubernatorial Primary Debate Watch Party in town.
2018
Live with Joe + Mika
Mississippi Today hosted a dynamic conversation with Joe and Mika and author Jon Meacham, where Joe and Mika took questions from the audience during an hour-long program
People, Politics and the Press 2018
The one-day civic engagement summit featured nationally recognized names in media, as well as the region’s best reporters and political analysts for panel discussions, lectures and open format conversations exploring the crucial role journalism plays in creating informed citizens and a healthy democracy.
Newsroom from the Taproom
Mississippi Today travels the state to reestablish the brewpub as a center for public discussion, debate and fellowship. Our staff has visited member taprooms of the Mississippi Brewers Guild.
Hope & Fury Screening
Mississippi Today hosted a partial screening and discussion of the upcoming documentary “Hope & Fury: MLK, the Movement and the Media” at the Two Mississippi Museums.
2017
News with a Coastal View
Patrons, elected officials and the business community enjoyed learning more about our mission while taking in views of the beautiful Gulf Coast.
Real Talk: Charter Schools in the Mississippi Delta
Are charter schools viable in rural areas, particularly the Mississippi Delta?
Presidential Politics, Trump & the Media
The inside scoop with Jon Meacham and Andrew Lack in partnership with The Meek School of Journalism and New Media and the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics at the University of Mississippi.
2016
Presidential Politics in the South
A Mississippi Today conversation in partnership with the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics at the University of Mississippi was held at Nutt Auditorium.
New Media in the 2016 Presidential Election
A Mississippi Today Conversation with Walter Isaacson and Andrew Lack.
Rhythm & News
The Delta celebrates the launch of Mississippi Today at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi!