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Mississippi Stories: Sarah Story

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Mississippi Stories: Sarah Story

In this episode of Mississippi Stories, Mississippi Editor-At-Large Marshall Ramsey sits down with Mississippi Arts Commission Executive Director Sarah Story. Story became executive director of Mississippi Arts Commission in November 2020 and the agency in its mission to be a catalyst for the arts and creativity in Mississippi. 

In this fun interview, Story talks about all the ways the MAC helps one of Mississippi's greatest natural resources – its creatives. Story previously served as the executive director of the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & in Austin, , which exhibits the work of Charles Umlauf, his influences, and other contemporary artists and as deputy director and coordinator of the Ogden Museum in New Orleans. She received a BFA in painting from the of Mississippi and a Master's in Arts Administration from the University of New Orleans.

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

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Sex offender pulls knife on deputies

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www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2024-03-28 10:37:03

SUMMARY: Kenneth Jones, Jr., a convicted sex offender wanted for failing to register, was in Monroe County after a public tip led deputies to him. During a pursuit, Jones pulled a knife on the deputies, resulting in new charges of felony assault on a officer. Sheriff Kevin Crook thanked the public for their cooperation in locating Jones. Now facing multiple charges, failure to register and assaulting a police officer, Jones is in custody. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of public cooperation in enforcement efforts.

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2nd Chance Promotional Drawing April 2

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www.wcbi.com – Ansley Perkins – 2024-03-28 10:29:18

SUMMARY: is the last for players to register non-winning lottery tickets for a 2nd Chance promotional drawing in Mississippi. Prizes include top prizes of up to $150,000 on scratch-off . The drawing will occur on April 2, 2024, and winners will be notified via certified letter. The Powerball jackpot is currently estimated at $935 million, with the most recent winner being on New Year's Day. The Mega Millions jackpot has reset to $20 million. Additionally, the Mississippi Match 5 drawing is up to an estimated $166,000. Follow updates on Facebook for more information.

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Mississippi man found guilty of injuring 10-week-old daughter

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-03-28 10:15:22

SUMMARY: A 24-year-old man, Timothy Warren Wilson, was found guilty of child abuse in Rankin County, Mississippi. Wilson shook his 10--old daughter out of frustration, resulting in severe injuries. He confessed to the and faces a potential sentence of five years to in prison. The prosecution argued that the injuries were consistent with Abusive Head Trauma, commonly known as Shaken Baby Syndrome, rather than a seizure as claimed by the defense. The case involved collaboration between multiple agencies to bring justice to the infant. Fortunately, the child made a full recovery, and authorities hope the healing can continue for the victim and their .

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