Day: February 28, 2026

By The People’s Paper MS Staff *Simpson County Black History Spotlight* In the Goodwater community of Magee, Mississippi, there is a park where the ‘sound’ in memory of baseballs cracking against bats on warm evenings.  The sign reads Marvin Jackson Park. But, behind that name is a story of dedication, discipline, faith, and deep love…

By The People’s Paper Intern Dr. Dennis U. Adams stands as a trailblazing figure in Simpson County, Mississippi, delivering nearly 50 years of dedicated family medicine in the rural community of Mendenhall.  As the first Black doctor to practice in the county, his enduring service has bridged healthcare gaps for underserved residents. Dr. Adams graduated…