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In this episode of Mississippi Stories, Editor-at-Large (and cartoonist) Marshall Ramsey sits down with cartoonist Paige Braddock. Braddock tells how she decided at the age of 7 that she wanted to be a cartoonist. 

After moving around the country and attending 17 schools (!),  she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville in 1985. Early in her career she worked as an illustrator for several newspapers, The Orlando Sentinel, The Chicago Tribune, and The Atlanta Constitution. Braddock began crafting her long-standing comic, Jane's World, in 1991.

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After a 20-year , Braddock stepped away decided to end the strip. But her book Love Letters to Jane's World recently won her the Mississippi Library Association's Mississippi Writer's Fiction Award. Paige attended elementary school in Wiggins, Mississippi.

In 1999, Braddock assumed the position of Chief Creative Officer and in this role is charged with overseeing the visual and editorial direction for all Peanuts licensed products worldwide. The Schulz studio works in tandem with the licensing office in New York, Peanuts Worldwide.  As a professional cartoonist, she has illustrated several Peanuts children's books. The Snoopy U.S. postage stamp issued in April 2001 was designed by Braddock.

This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.

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Fatal crash in West Point takes the life of a Starkville man

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www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-05-12 18:24:23

SUMMARY: A fatal one-vehicle crash in Point, Mississippi took the of 20-year-old Cameron Blair on May 12 around 1:25 a.m. Blair was driving a 2023 Chevy Camaro with two other passengers when the car left the road and struck a culvert on Industrial Road. One passenger was flown to in serious , while the other was taken to North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point. The incident is currently under investigation by the West Point , with limited details available about the cause of the .

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Columbus Farmers’ market hosts its grand opening

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www.wcbi.com – Anthony Jenkins – 2024-05-11 23:04:52

SUMMARY: The Hitching Lot Farmers' Market in Columbus, Mississippi had a successful with music, arts, crafts, and vendors. The market local gardeners to sell their fresh plants and vegetables, while also offering educational sessions on and safety. Market coordinator, Chelsea Best emphasized the importance of supporting local vendors who work hard to fresh produce. Customers like Cream McCloud expressed their satisfaction with the market and its offerings. The market is open on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Overall, the community enjoyed shopping locally and engaging in fun activities at the Hitching Lot Farmers' Market.

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Town of Carrollton celebrates new municipal playground

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www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-05-11 22:56:56

SUMMARY: Pickens County, Alabama is focused on economic , with the town of Carrollton recently celebrating the opening of a new municipal playground. The began six years ago and was completed in collaboration with the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. believe that amenities like the playground will attract more people to the town. Mickey Walker highlighted the potential for hosting at the playground area, which includes a walking track and pavilion. Overall, this initiative is seen as a positive step towards increasing community engagement and attracting visitors to the area.

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