About the Overby Center

The Overby Center for Southern Journalism & Politics explores the current intersection of media and politics in the American South and supports the principles of the First Amendment.

An independent center based on the University of Mississippi campus, it is an affiliate of the Freedom Forum in Washington, D.C.

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Overby Center Events

“Renewing America, Renewing Hope”

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 — The Overby Center hosted Wesley Clark, Retired Four-Star General of the U.S. Army, in a conversation about the importance of empowering leaders for civil impact. The event featured former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott and Overby Center chairman Charles Overby.

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Tragedy on Trial
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 5-6 p.m.

Ronald Collins discusses his new book, “Tragedy on Trial: The Story of the Infamous Emmett Till Murder Trial.”

Moderated by Otis Sanford, professor emeritus in Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Memphis.

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