Day: February 1, 2026
Editor’s Note:
This three-part Black History Spotlight honors the life’s work of Pamela D. C. Junior, a Mississippi museum leader whose career helped shape how Black history is preserved, interpreted, and shared with the public. At a time when Black history is being challenged, reframed, and removed from public spaces, her story reminds us that truth-telling is…
NOW OPEN! Words & Wellness Scholarship
Today is the day! The Words & Wellness Scholarship is officially OPEN for Simpson County students in grades 5–12. This scholarship invites students to use their voices through writing while exploring two critical issues that impact student success:Literacy and Food Insecurity. Scholarship Awards• High School: $1,000• Middle School: $500• Elementary School: $250 Important Dates• Opens:…