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Mississippi Today to host acclaimed media critic Margaret Sullivan
Mississippi Today to host acclaimed media critic Margaret Sullivan
In partnership with the American Journalism Project, Mississippi Press Association and Mississippi Humanities Council, Mississippi Today will host acclaimed media critic Margaret Sullivan in conversation with editor-in-chief Adam Ganucheau at the Old Capitol Museum in Jackson, Mississippi, at 6:00 p.m. on November 17, 2022.
Margaret Sullivan is a groundbreaking journalist and award-winning author with a particular focus on the relationship between the press and current threats to American democracy. Sullivan most recently served as media columnist at The Washington Post and now joins the public policy staff at Duke University. Prior to joining The Post, she served as The New York Times public editor, and as chief editor of the Buffalo News. Her memoir, “Newsroom Confidential: Lessons (and Worries) From an Ink-stained Life” (October 2022), is her second book examining the role of journalism in American democracy.Â
Sullivan and Ganucheau will discuss her upcoming memoir and the current promise of, and threats to, journalism and democracy. Lemuria Books will be on-site for an exclusive book signing after the presentation. Reception to follow.
Join us for this free event for a night of fascinating and thought-provoking dialogue by registering on Eventbrite today.
This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
SUMMARY: Temperatures in Columbus, Mississippi will be trending towards and above normal through the rest of the week. The forecast includes a shift to southerly winds, increased breeziness, lots of sunshine, and highs in the upper 70s. A weakening front may bring a few showers and possible storms midweek. By the weekend, warmer air will move in with highs in the 80s. Friday and Saturday are expected to be dry, with a chance of showers on Sunday. The best chance for rain will be on Monday of next week.
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SUMMARY: A pedestrian was killed in Claiborne County after being hit by a 2005 Peterbilt on U.S. 61 north of Port Gibson. The victim, 29-year-old Todd Johnson, died at the scene. The driver of the Peterbilt was not injured in the crash. The incident occurred just before 3:30 a.m. on April 22, as the vehicle was traveling northbound. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
The post Pedestrian hit, killed by Peterbilt in Claiborne County appeared first on www.wjtv.com
SUMMARY: During the Morgan Wallen concert in Oxford, Mississippi, a man named Hunter Flanagan was arrested for assaulting another concertgoer. Flanagan became combative with police officers during his arrest, kicking and spitting on them. He was charged with simple assault on a police officer by both the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office and the University of Mississippi Police Department. Flanagan appeared before a judge and his bond was set at $100,000. He is currently being held at the Lafayette County Detention Center awaiting bond.
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