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For the last time on the scene, we talk with awarding-winning Mississippi Free Press journalist, Kayode Crown! He shares his journey of being a journalist in Nigeria to a journalist in Jackson, Mississippi. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she recommends one of her favorite movies, O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), we discuss joint Facebook accounts, and give a review of Big K Ginger Ale in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. Learn about one of Heather’s favorite books in “Books on the Brim,” listen to some good news for Clinton Public Schools, and find out what we’ll be up to after graduation!
Article Kayode mentioned about timely rape kit testing. His twitter @kayodecrown
Sources: Jackson trash pick-up article by Kayode Crown for Mississippi Free Press Medical marijuana updates article by Heather Harrison for the Mississippi Free Press (coming soon! sorry lol) Good news in Clinton Public Schools article by Thao Ta for WJTV
Heather’s book recs: The Wild Heart of Stevie Nicks by Rob Sheffield (audible exclusive)
Keep in touch with us on social media: Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRHEmma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3
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13 Apr 2023
The Business Boom
The largest economic development project in Mississippi’s history is taking place in Lowndes County! Tune in to see what this includes and other plans for growth in the Golden Triangle area. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews Leap Year (2010) on Netflix, we discuss the best time of the day for breakfast food, and Emma reviews Lao Ban pork soup dumpling in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. See what Heather has been reading Heather’s book recs, Books on the Brim, and finish off the episode with some good news about a volunteer firefighter!
Sources:
Reflector article 1 (https://www.reflector-online.com/news/article_5be37d50-d2a4-11ed-968a-bf4d10dca56d.html) and 2 (https://www.reflector-online.com/news/article_a66941c2-d88d-11ed-9b77-07a6ad6c63f9.html) by Heather Harrison
Dispatch article 1 (https://cdispatch.com/featured/2022-10-31/2-5b-aluminum-mill-set-to-come-to-golden-triangle/) and 2 (https://cdispatch.com/news/2023-03-08/2b-aluminum-mill-groundbreaking-goes-off-with-bang/) by Grant McLaughlin
Good News article (https://www.wlbt.com/2023/04/10/mississippi-man-looking-help-find-those-who-have-gone-missing/) by WLBT Staff
Heather’s book rec:
Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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30 Mar 2023
The Killed Ballot Initiative
Wait, can they do that? This week on the scene, we discuss the silent killing of the Mississippi ballot initiative bill by state legislators. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews The French Dispatch (2021) on HBO Max, we talk middle names, and Emma reviews Totino’s party pizza in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. See what Heather has been reading Heather’s book recs, “Books on the Brim,” and finish off the episode with some good news for Golden Triangle soccer players!
Sources:
Mississippi Today article (https://mississippitoday.org/2023/03/23/mississippi-ballot-initiative-dies-again-without-vote/) by Geoff Pender
Mississippi Today voter poll (https://mississippitoday.org/2023/03/14/mississippi-poll-ballot-initiative/)
Mississippi Free Press article (https://www.mississippifreepress.org/32125/senator-killed-ballot-initiative-bill-fearing-voters-could-repeal-right-to-work) by Kayode Crown
Former ballot initiatives list (https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/initiatives)
Reflector article (https://www.reflector-online.com/life/article_a38df9de-c5d7-11ed-9459-2b4afc6a27bb.html) by Heather Harrison
Mississippi Free Press article (https://www.mississippifreepress.org/32148/my-city-is-gone-mississippi-delta-tornadoes-kill-at-least-23) by Ashton Pittman
New Yorker article (https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/how-wes-anderson-turned-the-new-yorker-into-the-french-dispatch) by Susan Morrison about The French Dispatch
Good news article (https://www.wcbi.com/columbus-soccer-complex-brings-love-of-soccer-to-adults/?fbclid=IwAR3eWRv_KBnGd4YlmDExr3lAi3tnxIZtzMRj78bitHbBPX0djF2jIhKln0U&mibextid=ykz3hl) by T'Keeyah Cummings for WCBI
Heather’s book rec:
The Last Flight by Julie Clark
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