Mississippi is making history, according to local reports. The state is focused on achievements that mark significant progress, even if it isn’t frequently covered in the news. Residents celebrate milestones that reflect growth and change across the region.
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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