• Bryant Galleries, Flowood
• Free
The trial of Byron De La Beckwith for the murder of Jackson civil-rights activist Medgar Evers is a monumental event in local history. After evading justice for years, De La Beckwith was finally found guilty and sentenced to life in prison in 1994. P. Sanders McNeal, a Jackson courtroom sketch artist, was part of it all. In an exhibit at Bryant Galleries, McNeal displays her work from the trial, some of which has never been available for viewing. She, along with Clarion-Ledger reporter Jerry Mitchell, will discuss the trial experience and other related events.
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The Mississippi Free Press produced this story through the MFP Solutions Lab, supported by the Solutions Journalism Network. This series digs into Mississippi’s systemic issues and sheds light on responses to them in other communities. Beyond just reporting on problems, these stories interrogate their causes and inspect potential solutions.