Mississippi Today, in partnership with The Atlantic, convened local leaders, policymakers and journalists in downtown Jackson on Thursday to discuss problems and opportunities facing Mississippi, the South and the nation.
Topics covered at the all-day event, “The State of Our Union: Mississippi,” included: the current political landscape of Mississippi, shifting demographics in the state and region, health care challenges facing the state, economic development, criminal justice reform, K-12 education, climate change, and more.
To watch the program, click this link. Photos from the event can be found below.
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