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Roy Howard Community Journalism Center

Reporting What Matters

Roy Howard Community Journalism Center

Reporting What Matters

Roy Howard Community Journalism Center

Abria Turner is the student administrative assistant for the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center.
RHCJC to host free media literacy training in Wiggins
January 24, 2025
The Roy Howard Community Journalism Center, in partnership with the Stone County Enterprise, will host a free media literacy training on Feb. 3 in Wiggins.
Ryan Bradley
Mississippi fishermen feel forgotten as Oyster Task Force loses influence
Justin Glowacki January 20, 2025
For years, Mississippi’s oyster industry has faced a cascade of challenges—from declining harvests and environmental degradation to rising operational costs and economic uncertainty.
Tom Keith, owner of The Flower Bed Nursery, talked to reporters about the influence his faith has had on his business.
Faith in every bloom: How The Flower Bed Nursery thrives on values and dedication
Mallory Strickland, Morgan Gill, Evan Baronich and Aidan Tarrant January 20, 2025
The Flower Bed Nursery in Lumberton, Mississippi, is more than a business. For the Keith family, it’s a reflection of their faith, values, and dedication to serving their community. Now in their 23rd year of ownership, the Keiths are preparing for another busy spring season—growing not just plants, but also relationships rooted in trust and faith. 
Alexis Downs lays with her son, Theo, shortly after giving birth at home.
AMPLIFY: High preterm birth rates in Mississippi highlight health care barriers
Morgan Gill, Aidan Tarrant, Mallory Strickland and Evan Baronich January 20, 2025
Mississippi has the highest preterm birth rate in the United States, standing at 15%, compared to the national average of 10.4%.
What southeast Mississippi mayors want from the state Capitol in 2025
What southeast Mississippi mayors want from the state Capitol in 2025
Samuel Hughes January 13, 2025
The 2025 legislative session is underway, and state Capitol leaders are preparing to tackle major issues affecting Mississippians. From tax reforms to infrastructure improvements, the decisions made under the dome will have lasting impacts on communities across the state.
Starla Brown, the state director of AFP-MS, talks about alternative options to Medicaid expansion.
Bill of Health: Policymakers, health care professionals explore potential consequences of expanding Medicaid
Morgan Gill January 6, 2025
Medicaid expansion has been a contentious issue across the United States, especially under the Affordable Care Act, and in southern states like Mississippi. While some argue it increases access to health care for low-income individuals, others, including Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and Brown, raise concerns about its long-term economic sustainability, effects on state budgets, and potential impacts on the health care system.
A Bible is displayed, Jan. 23, 2025.
No, the president is not required to place his hand on a Bible during the inauguration
Joshua Wilson January 23, 2025
Is Donald J. Trump legally the president of the United States — even if he didn’t place his hand on a Bible during his second inauguration on Jan. 20?
Misattributed natural disaster footage causes confusion in Mississippi
Misattributed natural disaster footage causes confusion in Mississippi
Joshua Wilson December 20, 2024
Brittany from Jackson County asked our “What is True?” service about natural disaster footage attributed to a 2023 tornado in Moss Point. We investigated her question and found misinformation.