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A night at the museum? Learn more about MS Museum of Art’s free upcoming event
MS fastest growing population will get its own exhibit on display for a special evening viewing this Thursday.
With a unique combination of oral history and contemporary photography, the Mississippi Museum of Art in partnership with Mississippi Humanities Council and Immigrant Alliance for Justice and Equity is presenting “Nuestro Mississippi,” an exhibit documenting how Hispanic immigrants have found a home in the Magnolia State for decades.
The exhibition will be open until Oct. 13, but museum go-ers will get a special chance to take a look at it this Thursday, Aug. 15, from 5 to 9 p.m. as the museum invites guests to see the photography display of Mississippi’s Latino community with a twist: a night at the museum.
“Guests can expect a celebration of our Hispanic communities here in Mississippi through food, dance, art and a panel discussion with community leaders about the challenges, joy and contributions of their people,” Jasmine Williams, associate curator of public programs and community engagement at The Mississippi Museum of Art, said in a statement.
The project started with The Mississippi Humanities Council, which wanted to find a way to raise visibility about the state’s Latino community, the fastest-growing population in the state with numbers projected to double between 2020 and 2024.
Enlisting the Immigrant Alliance for Justice and Equity, or IAJE, they selected Austin-based photographer Roj Rodriguez, who has made a name for himself documenting communities along the Texas-Mexico border. The two organizations brought Rodriguez to Mississippi for two multi-day tours of the state, where he was tasked with documenting Mississippi’s diverse Latino population.
“We have college professors. We have a rancher. We have folks who work in the poultry industry. We have archivists. A really wide array of folks,” said Stuart Rockoff executive director of the Mississippi Humanities Council. “What I love is the richness in the stories that reflect both the history and the contemporary times.”
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In both English and Spanish, Rodriguez and IAJE interviewed a variety of immigrants from Latin America, documenting their stories in an oral history series on YouTube.
At the museum, visitors will get an in-person look at Rodriguez’s images, Mississippi Museum of Art’s Associate Curator Kaegan Sparks said in a statement. Each image will be paired with the subject’s name, where they currently live and where they were born.
“Our hope is that the exhibit will get visitors to understand the diversity in our state and to appreciate and recognize a community whose stories have not always been incorporated into the larger Mississippi story,” Rockoff said.
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The after museum experience is also a chance for visitors who don’t have the time to see the museum by day to visit its galleries by night. Every third Thursday, the museum keeps its doors open late, offering live music, pop-up exhibitions, an open bar, food trucks and other activities that aren’t normally available during regular daytime hours.
“Nuestro Mississippi,” open Thursday evening for a night of stunning portraits and live music, lives up to its name, bringing the community together in and outside of the frame.
“The title of the exhibit is very intentional, and our goal was to give these members of the Latino community an opportunity to show and share what their Mississippi is,” Rockoff said. “The title ‘Nuestro Mississippi’ means ‘our Mississippi.’ The people on those walls are part of Mississippi.”
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Claudell Harris Jr., Michael Nwoko help Mississippi State post 83-59 victory over Central Michigan
JACKSON, Miss. — Claudell Harris Jr. made five 3-pointers and scored 19, Michael Nwoko had 18 points and Mississippi State breezed to an 83-59 victory over Central Michigan at Magnolia Madness on Tuesday night.
Harris made 7 of 13 shots — 5 of 8 from beyond the arc — for the Bulldogs (10-1), who upped their win streak to four. Nwoko sank 8 of 12 shots and added seven rebounds.
Josh Hubbard had 11 points for Mississippi State. Cameron Matthews went scoreless but led all rebounders with 10 and added a game-high seven assists.
Jakobi Heady totaled 18 points and six rebounds to pace the Chippewas (5-5). Anthony Pritchard made three 3-pointers and scored 15.
Harris made four of his 3-pointers and scored 14 to help Mississippi State take a 32-25 lead into halftime. Heady had eight points at the break to keep Central Michigan within striking distance.
Heady’s 3=pointer started a 7-0 run for Central Michigan after Nwoko opened the scoring by making 1 of 2 free throws. Hubbard answered with a 3-pointer for Mississippi State and Harris followed with two more in an 11-0 run and the Bulldogs led the rest of the way.
Nwoko had seven points in a 20-6 spurt to begin the second half and Mississippi State cruised from there.
Central Michigan guard Cayden Vasko (2) protects a rebound from Mississippi State forward KeShawn Murphy (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. Credit: AP/Rogelio V. Solis
Mississippi State outscored the Chippewas 44-16 in the paint and the Bulldogs’ bench outscored their counterparts 29-9.
Mississippi State travels to play No. 21 Memphis on Saturday. Central Michigan travels to play Arizona on Saturday.
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Officials: Operation Safe Neighborhoods going successfully – Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper
Officials: Operation Safe Neighborhoods going successfully
Published 3:32 pm Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- Over 20 individuals arrested over the last two weeks as part of Operation Safe Neighborhoods.
NATCHEZ — In recent weeks, Adams County Sheriff’s Office and the Natchez Police Department have been saturating arrest logs with at least 22 new arrests and counting as part of Operation Safe Neighborhoods, a joint collaboration of the police and sheriff’s office to get wanted individuals off of the streets.
Over the last two weeks, they have arrested 13 people with outstanding warrants including one person for attempted murder, one person for shooting into a dwelling, and one on Adams County’s “Most Wanted” list.
They have encountered an additional eight people carrying weapons, one of which was arrested for felon in possession of a firearm. There have been six drug arrests and three other people arrested for other charges.
“Most of the arrests have been people with warrants or indictments,” said Natchez Police Chief Cal Green, adding without knowing the suspects’ locations, having additional manpower patrolling the streets has helped serve the warrants. “Once officers were in the area and saw them, they were able to make arrests. I believe it’s been going well. People who we have seen in the neighborhoods have for the most part been happy to see us out there.”
Sheriff Travis Patten said he is very proud of the cooperation and communication between the two agencies. As the holidays approach, Adams County citizens can expect more operations to help ensure the safety of families and citizens in the public areas attending the many upcoming events, he added.
Since the launch of Operation Safe Neighborhoods, authorities have made the following arrests:
Barney Hawkins: Possession of a controlled substance
Samitilius Mason: Indictment for accessory to drive-by shooting
Brandon Colenberg: NPD warrant for failure to appear
Terrance Thomas: Disorderly conduct
Nikki Jackson: Justice Court bench warrant
Derrick Coleman: Possession of a controlled substance
Tina McDonald: Possession of a controlled substance
Trevionta Carter: Possession of a controlled substance
Tyrell White: NPD warrant for attempted murder and shooting into an occupied vehicle.
Shonkeith Calvin: Indictment for fleeing law enforcement and possession of a controlled substance
Adrian Brown: Two Justice Court bench warrants
Bennie Jones Williams: NPD warrants for felony possession of Marijuana, fleeing or eluding law enforcement and possession of a controlled substance
Micheal Johnson: Felon in possession of a firearm
Johnnie Lynn Anders: Possession of schedule II methamphetamine with intent to distribute
Savannah Hammers: Two bench warrants and grand larceny
Alexander Johnson: Indictment for armed robbery
Jdarrius Holt: Indictment for rape
Michelle Williams: NPD warrant for simple assault
Zachariah Combs: Resisting arrest
Sam Mason: Burglary warrant
Kim Watkins: NPD warrant for two counts of felony shoplifting and trespassing
Carell Jones: Contempt of Court
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Mississippi State football lands FSU QB Luke Kromenhoek in transfer portal. How 2025 roster will be impacted
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football has landed a quarterback in the transfer portal.
Luke Kromenhoek, a Florida State transfer, committed to the Bulldogs on Tuesday, announcing it via social media. He’s ranked as the No. 2 quarterback in the transfer portal, according to 247Sports, and is a former four-star recruit and top player in Florida State’s 2024 recruiting class.
Kromenhoek, a Georgia native, appeared in six games as a freshman in 2024 with starts in the final two games of the season. He completed 52.4% of his throws for 502 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions.
How Luke Kromenhoek will fit with Mississippi State football’s roster
Kromenhoek comes to Bulldogs to presumably fill the spot vacated by Michael Van Buren Jr., who transferred to LSU. Blake Shapen announced he’s returning to MSU after suffering a season-ending injury in Week 4 as the starter. Third-string quarterback Chris Parson also entered the transfer portal.
Coach Jeff Lebby is very high on Shapen as the starter, so it’s likely Kromenhoek will serve as the backup. However, Shapen has had injury issues throughout his career.
The Bulldogs signed four-star KaMario Taylor in the 2025 recruiting class.
Mississippi State transfer portal targets
Kromenhoek is the ninth player to commit to Mississippi State via the transfer portal.
- CB Jayven Williams (Kennesaw State)
- DL Jamil Burroughs (Miami)
- S Jahron Manning (Old Dominion)
- DE Red Hibbler (NC State)
- DE Nevaeh Sanders (Northern Illinois
- WR Brenan Thompson (Oklahoma)
- WR Jaron Glover (Michigan State)
- OT Jesse Ramil (James Madison)
- QB Luke Kromenhoek (Florida State)
When does transfer portal close?
The college football transfer portal closes on Dec. 28.
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@gannett.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
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