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Jesse Yancy
Jesse Yancy is an editor, writer and photographer working in Raymond, Mississippi. His work focuses on southern culture, with unique exploration of historical people, places and events.
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Jesse Yancy
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July 24, 2023
An Epicure at Piney Woods
M.F.K. Fisher was at Piney Woods for a very short time, less than six months all told. But she left her mark on the Mississippi school, and it left its mark on her.
Culture
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Jesse Yancy
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July 20, 2023
A Close Encounter in Pascagoula
A 1970s South Mississippi abduction was crucial in establishing the National UFO Reporting Center. It might ultimately constitute Mississippi’s greatest contribution to mankind next to Elvis.
Culture
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Jesse Yancy
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July 6, 2023
Armand Coullet, The rise of a Mississippi impresario
Near the start of the Great Depression, Armand Coullet came to Mississippi, bringing a generation of entertainment with him.
Culture
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Jesse Yancy
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June 25, 2023
A Courthouse, some cookbooks, & artist Andrew Bucci
A colorful look at the connection between the Warren County Courthouse, a cookbook writer and artist Andrew Bucci.
Culture
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Jesse Yancy
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June 15, 2023
For two decades, The Hoka Theatre in Oxford served as a cultural landmark
Jesse Yancy reflects on his experience working at The Hoka Theatre in Oxford. For two decades, The Hoka served as a cultural landmark for Ole Miss students and town residents.
Culture
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Jesse Yancy
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May 23, 2023
Does Eat Place, born in the Mississippi Delta
Jesse Yancy takes a look at the history and people behind a Mississippi icon, Doe's Eat Place. Through generations Doe's continues serving up huge steaks & hot tamales. Many locations of Doe's have since opened, but there's only one original...and it's in Greenville.
Culture
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Jesse Yancy
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May 4, 2023
The Pearl River’s Gold Coast
Jesse Yancy explores the history of the Pearl River's "Gold Coast," an area which served as a bootlegger haven during Prohibition.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 21, 2026
State Board of Education hears update on Okolona School District’s financial woes, latest statewide MAAP scores
News
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Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
, Jesse Bedayne, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
President Donald Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but some Republicans are already balking
News
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Cass Rutledge
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August 21, 2026
JTRAN strikes ends after 39 days
Business
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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August 20, 2026
Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
New Director coming to Port Pascagoula
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
Marathon Cheese expanding in Booneville, creating 39 jobs
Culture
Culture
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby is confident in roster upgrades, but the SEC schedule is tough
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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August 21, 2026
Where 2,000 years of Mississippi history still rises from the ground
Culture
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
Chambliss, Lacy are back to lead a talented roster for No. 9 Mississippi with high expectations
Opinion
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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August 21, 2026
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line boosts jobs, tourism
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 19, 2026
Shades of Skynet? State’s measured approach to AI policy development was wise plan
Opinion
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Shaun Yurtkuran
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August 17, 2026
The Mississippi that welcomed my family
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