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Mississippi Stories: W. Ralph Eubanks
Mississippi Stories: W. Ralph Eubanks
In this episode of Mississippi Stories, Mississippi Today Editor-at-Large Marshall Ramsey sits down with award-winning author W. Ralph Eubanks to talk about his book, A Place Like Mississippi. A Place Like Mississippi takes readers on a complete tour of the real and imagined landscapes that have inspired generations of authors.
Eubanks is also the author of two other books: Ever Is a Long Time: A Journey Into Mississippi's Dark Past (Basic Books) and The House at the End of the Road: The Story of Three Generations of an Interracial Family in the American South (HarperCollins) and recently received the Nonfiction award for A Place Like Mississippi: A Journey Through a Real and Imagined Literary Landscape by the The Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters.
Eubanks talks about teaching other writers to learn their voice and how those voices have helped lift Mississippi's literary tradition.
This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
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Official resigns after guilty plea to drug conspiracy in Mississippi and North Carolina vape shops
SUMMARY: Biloxi City Council member Robert Leon Deming, III resigns after pleading guilty to a federal conspiracy charge for running a business that sold illegal drugs in Mississippi and North Carolina. The business, the Candy Shop, sold over $2 million worth of CBD and vape products containing controlled substances. Deming agreed to forfeit over $1.9 million and a yellow monster truck as part of his plea agreement. He is set to be sentenced in August. In addition to serving on the City Council, Deming ran for a U.S. House seat in 2020, losing in the Republican primary.
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Strong storms late Wednesday night – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: Active weather is expected in the Mid-South/Southeast region over the next 24-36 hours, with a chance of storms and showers. Wednesday will be partly cloudy with temperatures reaching the upper 80s and low 90s. Gusty southwest winds are also expected. Storms may develop in northern MS late Wednesday night, with potential for hail, wind, and tornadoes. Thursday may see additional storm development, but coverage is uncertain. Drier weather is expected for the weekend, with lower humidity and pleasant conditions. Rain chances return late Sunday into early next week.
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Mississippi sees high number of job openings
SUMMARY: Mississippi's economy is thriving with many job openings, but not enough people to fill them. Occupations in high demand include registered nurses, fast food workers, retail sales, general managers, first-line supervisors, and physicians. The state has a low unemployment rate, with jobs available in various sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, education, retail, transportation, and public administration. The mass exodus of Baby Boomers, early retirements, and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic have contributed to the mismatch between job openings and applicants. Experts note a shortage of workers in the hospitality industry and believe that many who left the job market are now returning.
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