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Our Mississippi Magazine publisher Wesley Wells has announced that five individuals have been selected to honored as legacies for the Mississippi’s Most Influential African Americans Awards Gala and Reception. The event is scheduled to be heldRead More…
Friday, March 15 is the last day to purchase tickets Tupelo, Mississippi – Our Mississippi magazine publisher Wesley Wells has announced that Keith David will be the guest speaker for the 2019 Our Mississippi Honors Gala.Read More…
Former Clarion-Ledger investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell will be the recipient of the 2019 Our Mississippi Honors Lifetime Achievement Award announced Our Mississippi Magazine publisher Wesley Wells. “We are honored to present this award to Mr. Mitchell,”Read More…
Our Mississippi Magazine has named Jackson businesswoman Willie Jones as its Businesswoman of the Year. Jones is the President & CEO of Dependable Source Corp. of Mississippi. “We are excited to honor Ms. Jones,” said WesleyRead More…
Our Mississippi magazine publisher Wesley Wells has announced that nominations are being accepted for the selection of Mississippi’s 25 most influential African-American leaders, who will be recognized at a special awards ceremony and reception on Friday,Read More…
Our Mississippi magazine publisher Wesley Wells has announced that WAPT news anchor Erin Pickens will be the Mistress of Ceremonies for the 6th annual Our Mississippi Honors Gala. “We’re so excited to have Ms. Pickens joinRead More…
