Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said actor Morgan Freeman has repeatedly agreed to lend his time and talent to help the state, while acknowledging that the two are not always aligned on political issues.
Reeves said Freeman’s support reflects his love for Mississippi. He also said Freeman loves Ole Miss and does not boo anything Mississippi.
Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."
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