A crew member walks around the side of the Stars and Stripes balloon during the Celebrate America Balloon Glow at Northpark Mall in Ridgeland, Miss., on June 28, 2024. [Clarion Ledger]

A crew member walks around the side of the Stars and Stripes balloon during the Celebrate America Balloon Glow at Northpark Mall in Ridgeland, Miss., on June 28, 2024. [Clarion Ledger]

The Columbia Wildcats' mascot comforts quarterback Collin Haney (3) after his pass was intercepted during the MHSAA 4A football state title game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., on Dec. 2, 2023. [Clarion Ledger]

The Columbia Wildcats' mascot comforts quarterback Collin Haney (3) after his pass was intercepted during the MHSAA 4A football state title game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., on Dec. 2, 2023. [Clarion Ledger]

Pastor Sapada Thomas sits for a portrait at Central United Methodist Church in Jackson, Miss., on Jan. 23, 2024. [Clarion Ledger]

Pastor Sapada Thomas sits for a portrait at Central United Methodist Church in Jackson, Miss., on Jan. 23, 2024. [Clarion Ledger]

Caleb, 3, reacts as Ali Billingslea, known as Denzy to his customers, cuts his hair in Ridgeland, Miss., on Nov. 11, 2023. [Clarion Ledger]

Caleb, 3, reacts as Ali Billingslea, known as Denzy to his customers, cuts his hair in Ridgeland, Miss., on Nov. 11, 2023. [Clarion Ledger]

Bill Johnson looks at the downed trees and power lines from the storm the night before on Northampton Drive in Jackson, Miss., on April 10, 2024. “Sounded like a freight train going over,” Johnson said. [Clarion Ledger]

Bill Johnson looks at the downed trees and power lines from the storm the night before on Northampton Drive in Jackson, Miss., on April 10, 2024. “Sounded like a freight train going over,” Johnson said. [Clarion Ledger]

Olive Branch's Tommy Callicut (30) and Ridgeland's Phil Nelson (20) vie for the ball before tripping over Olive Branch's James Hill (4) during the MHSAA Class 6A state championship game at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, Miss., on March 1, 2025

Olive Branch's Tommy Callicut (30) and Ridgeland's Phil Nelson (20) vie for the ball before tripping over Olive Branch's James Hill (4) during the MHSAA Class 6A state championship game at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, Miss., on March 1, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]

Danielle Ringuette, an 18-year-old studying creative writing and traditional art, walks across campus at Belhaven University in Jackson, Miss., on Sept. 9, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]

Danielle Ringuette, an 18-year-old studying creative writing and traditional art, walks across campus at Belhaven University in Jackson, Miss., on Sept. 9, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]

The West Lauderdale Knights celebrate while Purvis Tornadoes' Cannon Turner (25), who was the last out in the game, breaks down at first base after the Knights won the MHSAA 4A state championship game series at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on May

The West Lauderdale Knights celebrate while Purvis Tornadoes' Cannon Turner (25), who was the last out in the game, breaks down at first base after the Knights won the MHSAA 4A state championship game series at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on May 23, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]

Caitlin Parks and Bailey Dykes laugh while on a ride together at the Mississippi State Fair in Jackson, Miss., on Oct. 13, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]

Caitlin Parks and Bailey Dykes laugh while on a ride together at the Mississippi State Fair in Jackson, Miss., on Oct. 13, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]

Heath Smylie, Carly Gregg's stepfather, and Judge Dewey K. Arthur watch footage during day two of the trial at Rankin County Courthouse in Brandon, Miss., on Sept. 17, 2024. Gregg, accused of murdering her mother, was pronounced guilty and sentenced

Heath Smylie, Carly Gregg's stepfather, and Judge Dewey K. Arthur watch footage during day two of the trial at Rankin County Courthouse in Brandon, Miss., on Sept. 17, 2024. Gregg, accused of murdering her mother, was pronounced guilty and sentenced to life in prison without parole. [Clarion Ledger]

Michelle Cardenas works on scrapbooks for her students while spending time with her daughters on May 24, 2022. “They’ve made comments to me before like, ‘I wish you didn’t have to work today,’” she said. [The Texas Tribune]

Michelle Cardenas works on scrapbooks for her students while spending time with her daughters on May 24, 2022. “They’ve made comments to me before like, ‘I wish you didn’t have to work today,’” she said. [The Texas Tribune]

MRA's outside hitter Emerson Dorr (9) reacts after they scored a point during the MAIS division I championship game against Jackson Academy at the A.E. Wood Coliseum in Clinton, Miss., on Oct. 21, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]

MRA's outside hitter Emerson Dorr (9) reacts after they scored a point during the MAIS division I championship game against Jackson Academy at the A.E. Wood Coliseum in Clinton, Miss., on Oct. 21, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]

A counter protester yells and holds up a Bible in the middle of a protest for transgender kids' rights in front of the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas, on March 1, 2022.

A counter protester yells and holds up a Bible in the middle of a protest for transgender kids' rights in front of the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas, on March 1, 2022.

Dana Bolden (left), Jamaya Bailey (middle) and Ariyana Osborne (right) hug as the celebration of life ceremony ends for Chris Little, Jim Hill High School's band director, at Isable Elementary School in Jackson, Miss., on Dec. 19, 2023. "He's the be

Dana Bolden (left), Jamaya Bailey (middle) and Ariyana Osborne (right) hug as the celebration of life ceremony ends for Chris Little, Jim Hill High School's band director, at Isable Elementary School in Jackson, Miss., on Dec. 19, 2023. "He's the best thing that happened to Jackson," Bolden said. [Clarion Ledger]

New Delta Gamma member Sophie Starks and active member Caroline Chaney embrace during Mississippi State Bid Day 2025 at the Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, Miss., on Aug. 19, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]

New Delta Gamma member Sophie Starks and active member Caroline Chaney embrace during Mississippi State Bid Day 2025 at the Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, Miss., on Aug. 19, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]

Jackson State Tigers' defensive back Shamar Hawkins (25) tackles Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions' quarterback Mekhi Hagens (9) during the game in Jackson, Miss., on Nov. 2, 2024. [Clarion Ledger]

Jackson State Tigers' defensive back Shamar Hawkins (25) tackles Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions' quarterback Mekhi Hagens (9) during the game in Jackson, Miss., on Nov. 2, 2024. [Clarion Ledger]

The Bay Springs Bulldogs accept the trophy for winning the MHSAA Class 2A state championship game against the Pelahatchie Chiefs at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, Miss., on March 1, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]

The Bay Springs Bulldogs accept the trophy for winning the MHSAA Class 2A state championship game against the Pelahatchie Chiefs at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, Miss., on March 1, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]

Grant McLaughlin sits for a portrait in the Clarion Ledger photo studio in Jackson, Miss., on June 5, 2025.

Grant McLaughlin sits for a portrait in the Clarion Ledger photo studio in Jackson, Miss., on June 5, 2025.

Raymond Rangers’ Wal’derius Frazier (23) passes the ball during the game against the Lanier Bulldogs in Raymond, Miss., on Feb. 7, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]

Raymond Rangers’ Wal’derius Frazier (23) passes the ball during the game against the Lanier Bulldogs in Raymond, Miss., on Feb. 7, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]

Daughters Gerrica and Mary Gerallisa Bates lay flowers on their father, veteran firefighter Gerald Bates, at New Horizon Church International in Jackson, Miss, on April 20, 2024. [Clarion Ledger]

Daughters Gerrica and Mary Gerallisa Bates lay flowers on their father, veteran firefighter Gerald Bates, at New Horizon Church International in Jackson, Miss, on April 20, 2024. [Clarion Ledger]

A crew member walks around the side of the Stars and Stripes balloon during the Celebrate America Balloon Glow at Northpark Mall in Ridgeland, Miss., on June 28, 2024. [Clarion Ledger]
The Columbia Wildcats' mascot comforts quarterback Collin Haney (3) after his pass was intercepted during the MHSAA 4A football state title game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., on Dec. 2, 2023. [Clarion Ledger]
Pastor Sapada Thomas sits for a portrait at Central United Methodist Church in Jackson, Miss., on Jan. 23, 2024. [Clarion Ledger]
Caleb, 3, reacts as Ali Billingslea, known as Denzy to his customers, cuts his hair in Ridgeland, Miss., on Nov. 11, 2023. [Clarion Ledger]
Bill Johnson looks at the downed trees and power lines from the storm the night before on Northampton Drive in Jackson, Miss., on April 10, 2024. “Sounded like a freight train going over,” Johnson said. [Clarion Ledger]
Olive Branch's Tommy Callicut (30) and Ridgeland's Phil Nelson (20) vie for the ball before tripping over Olive Branch's James Hill (4) during the MHSAA Class 6A state championship game at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, Miss., on March 1, 2025
Danielle Ringuette, an 18-year-old studying creative writing and traditional art, walks across campus at Belhaven University in Jackson, Miss., on Sept. 9, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]
The West Lauderdale Knights celebrate while Purvis Tornadoes' Cannon Turner (25), who was the last out in the game, breaks down at first base after the Knights won the MHSAA 4A state championship game series at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on May
Caitlin Parks and Bailey Dykes laugh while on a ride together at the Mississippi State Fair in Jackson, Miss., on Oct. 13, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]
Heath Smylie, Carly Gregg's stepfather, and Judge Dewey K. Arthur watch footage during day two of the trial at Rankin County Courthouse in Brandon, Miss., on Sept. 17, 2024. Gregg, accused of murdering her mother, was pronounced guilty and sentenced
Michelle Cardenas works on scrapbooks for her students while spending time with her daughters on May 24, 2022. “They’ve made comments to me before like, ‘I wish you didn’t have to work today,’” she said. [The Texas Tribune]
MRA's outside hitter Emerson Dorr (9) reacts after they scored a point during the MAIS division I championship game against Jackson Academy at the A.E. Wood Coliseum in Clinton, Miss., on Oct. 21, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]
A counter protester yells and holds up a Bible in the middle of a protest for transgender kids' rights in front of the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas, on March 1, 2022.
Dana Bolden (left), Jamaya Bailey (middle) and Ariyana Osborne (right) hug as the celebration of life ceremony ends for Chris Little, Jim Hill High School's band director, at Isable Elementary School in Jackson, Miss., on Dec. 19, 2023. "He's the be
New Delta Gamma member Sophie Starks and active member Caroline Chaney embrace during Mississippi State Bid Day 2025 at the Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, Miss., on Aug. 19, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]
Jackson State Tigers' defensive back Shamar Hawkins (25) tackles Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions' quarterback Mekhi Hagens (9) during the game in Jackson, Miss., on Nov. 2, 2024. [Clarion Ledger]
The Bay Springs Bulldogs accept the trophy for winning the MHSAA Class 2A state championship game against the Pelahatchie Chiefs at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, Miss., on March 1, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]
Grant McLaughlin sits for a portrait in the Clarion Ledger photo studio in Jackson, Miss., on June 5, 2025.
Raymond Rangers’ Wal’derius Frazier (23) passes the ball during the game against the Lanier Bulldogs in Raymond, Miss., on Feb. 7, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]
Daughters Gerrica and Mary Gerallisa Bates lay flowers on their father, veteran firefighter Gerald Bates, at New Horizon Church International in Jackson, Miss, on April 20, 2024. [Clarion Ledger]

A crew member walks around the side of the Stars and Stripes balloon during the Celebrate America Balloon Glow at Northpark Mall in Ridgeland, Miss., on June 28, 2024. [Clarion Ledger]

The Columbia Wildcats' mascot comforts quarterback Collin Haney (3) after his pass was intercepted during the MHSAA 4A football state title game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., on Dec. 2, 2023. [Clarion Ledger]

Pastor Sapada Thomas sits for a portrait at Central United Methodist Church in Jackson, Miss., on Jan. 23, 2024. [Clarion Ledger]

Caleb, 3, reacts as Ali Billingslea, known as Denzy to his customers, cuts his hair in Ridgeland, Miss., on Nov. 11, 2023. [Clarion Ledger]

Bill Johnson looks at the downed trees and power lines from the storm the night before on Northampton Drive in Jackson, Miss., on April 10, 2024. “Sounded like a freight train going over,” Johnson said. [Clarion Ledger]

Olive Branch's Tommy Callicut (30) and Ridgeland's Phil Nelson (20) vie for the ball before tripping over Olive Branch's James Hill (4) during the MHSAA Class 6A state championship game at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, Miss., on March 1, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]

Danielle Ringuette, an 18-year-old studying creative writing and traditional art, walks across campus at Belhaven University in Jackson, Miss., on Sept. 9, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]

The West Lauderdale Knights celebrate while Purvis Tornadoes' Cannon Turner (25), who was the last out in the game, breaks down at first base after the Knights won the MHSAA 4A state championship game series at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on May 23, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]

Caitlin Parks and Bailey Dykes laugh while on a ride together at the Mississippi State Fair in Jackson, Miss., on Oct. 13, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]

Heath Smylie, Carly Gregg's stepfather, and Judge Dewey K. Arthur watch footage during day two of the trial at Rankin County Courthouse in Brandon, Miss., on Sept. 17, 2024. Gregg, accused of murdering her mother, was pronounced guilty and sentenced to life in prison without parole. [Clarion Ledger]

Michelle Cardenas works on scrapbooks for her students while spending time with her daughters on May 24, 2022. “They’ve made comments to me before like, ‘I wish you didn’t have to work today,’” she said. [The Texas Tribune]

MRA's outside hitter Emerson Dorr (9) reacts after they scored a point during the MAIS division I championship game against Jackson Academy at the A.E. Wood Coliseum in Clinton, Miss., on Oct. 21, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]

A counter protester yells and holds up a Bible in the middle of a protest for transgender kids' rights in front of the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas, on March 1, 2022.

Dana Bolden (left), Jamaya Bailey (middle) and Ariyana Osborne (right) hug as the celebration of life ceremony ends for Chris Little, Jim Hill High School's band director, at Isable Elementary School in Jackson, Miss., on Dec. 19, 2023. "He's the best thing that happened to Jackson," Bolden said. [Clarion Ledger]

New Delta Gamma member Sophie Starks and active member Caroline Chaney embrace during Mississippi State Bid Day 2025 at the Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, Miss., on Aug. 19, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]

Jackson State Tigers' defensive back Shamar Hawkins (25) tackles Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions' quarterback Mekhi Hagens (9) during the game in Jackson, Miss., on Nov. 2, 2024. [Clarion Ledger]

The Bay Springs Bulldogs accept the trophy for winning the MHSAA Class 2A state championship game against the Pelahatchie Chiefs at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, Miss., on March 1, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]

Grant McLaughlin sits for a portrait in the Clarion Ledger photo studio in Jackson, Miss., on June 5, 2025.

Raymond Rangers’ Wal’derius Frazier (23) passes the ball during the game against the Lanier Bulldogs in Raymond, Miss., on Feb. 7, 2025. [Clarion Ledger]

Daughters Gerrica and Mary Gerallisa Bates lay flowers on their father, veteran firefighter Gerald Bates, at New Horizon Church International in Jackson, Miss, on April 20, 2024. [Clarion Ledger]

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