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Culture  |  Hunter Dawkins  • 
February 17, 2023

These Saints from Mississippi Go Marching In

New Orleans’ Demario Davis and J.T. Gray leading on and off the field. Although the New Orleans Saints have struggled the past few seasons in the National Football League (NFL), two players from Mississippi have stood out on the defensive side of the ball.  With Demario Davis and J.T. Gray being selected to the Pro-Bowl,…
Culture  |  Courtney Ingle  • 
February 17, 2023

Lent takes on many forms in Mississippi

The end of Mardi Gras brings reflection and repentance to hearts and minds. As Mardi Gras season concludes on Fat Tuesday (aka Mardi Gras Day), a new season begins. Lent, a season of repentance, fasting, prayer, and spiritual preparation begins on Ash Wednesday.  Ash Wednesday is aptly named for its Catholic-based tradition. The palms, dried…