Person of the Day | Maury Schuh, Tupelo’s ‘Santa Sarge’
After dressing as Santa Claus for orphan children in Kosovo while serving in the military, Maury Schuh adopted the moniker “Santa Sarge” and began performing for children.
Opinion | The Holidays Can Be A Time To Reflect and Find Meaning In Loss
“The holiday season is meant to be filled with joy, connection and celebration of rituals,” Mandy Doria writes. “Many people, however, are starkly reminded of their grief this time of year and of whom—or what—they have lost.”
Publisher’s Note | Your Support Helps MFP Attract Grants and National Philanthropy
Publisher Kimberly Griffin writes on how donations of varying amounts have helped the Mississippi Free Press grow and attract national attention.
Mississippi Board of Education Names Dr. Lance Evans as Next State Superintendent
The Mississippi State Board of Education named Dr. Lance Evans as the next state superintendent of education.
‘Nightmare Scenario’: MSDH Places Hold On Rapid Analytics-Tested Medical-Cannabis Products
The Mississippi State Department of Health has placed an administrative hold on all medical-cannabis products tested by Rapid Analytics.