Saturday, December 9, 2023

Center News

Student Voice – Objectivity and Fairness Reflection – Hagan Hord

On Nov. 2, 2023, the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics hosted an event to discuss impartiality in our news today. “Objectivity and...

Student Voice: Objectivity and Fairness Reflection – Hailey Austin

By attending the “Objectivity & Fairness: A Thing of the Past?” event, I learned about the importance of writing from an objective viewpoint. The...

Around the South

“Behind the South” – Ryan (R.L.) Nave, Editor-in-Chief of Reckon, Discusses How His News Organization Helps Elevate Overlooked Communities in America.

About Ryan (R.L.) Nave Ryan "R.L." Nave became Reckon's editor in May 2020, overseeing the newsroom's transformation into a millennial-focused brand in the South. Before...

“Behind the South” – Adria R. Walker Discusses Jackson Water Crisis’ Effect on Mothers and Caregivers

About Adria R Walker Adria R. Walker is an award-winning reporter from Mississippi, but she currently divides her time between Mississippi and Western New York....

History provides the recipe for Democrats in Mississippi

When an election approaches, a lot of focus is on polls. A bit should be on history. In Mississippi, more than any other state, the...