
On MLK Day, Mississippi’s Young People Served Their Communities and Faced History Together
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as many Mississippians enjoyed a long weekend, young people across the state chose a different rhythm for the day. They

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as many Mississippians enjoyed a long weekend, young people across the state chose a different rhythm for the day. They

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 21, 2026 Contact: Ebonee Johnikin Foundation for the Mid South (601) 319-3888 [email protected] Foundation for the Mid South Leads MLK Day

The Foundation for the Mid South recently gathered its leadership to unveil a new blueprint for the region. The webinar, titled “The Future We Are Building,” was presented

After more than two decades of working at the Foundation for the Mid South, I’ve come to understand that culture isn’t just about the events

Guests paused as they stepped into the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium at the Two Mississippi Museums, taking in the teal light, the music rising from

Mississippi’s health challenges are often framed as individual struggles. Eat better. Exercise more. Manage your stress. But for many families across the state, these messages

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: Friday, October 31, 2025 Contact: Ebonee Johnikin, Communications Director Foundation for the Mid South [email protected] | 601-319-3888 Celebration at the Two

By George Stewart, Education Program Officer, Foundation for the Mid South The Critical Role of Middle School Middle school represents a vital juncture in a

By Ebonee Johnikin, Communications Director, Foundation for the Mid South In Coahoma County, a teacher might be rewarded with something as simple as a free