Perspectives from the Sip
General Mississippi news and reporting — the everyday happenings worth tracking.
#voting-rightsWhat the April 29, 2026 Louisiana v. Callais ruling does, who it affects most, the data behind it, and how Mississippi's May 20 special session will reshape the state's electoral maps.
By Views·Apr 29, 2026·9 min read
#community-newsThe 11th Mississippi Book Festival drew thousands to the State Capitol on September 13, 2025. The 12th festival is scheduled for September 26, 2026. Here's what made 2025 work — and what we're hoping to see in 2026.
Views·Apr 21, 2026
#community-newsA James Beard-winning soul food institution and the Jackson Black-owned restaurant scene that built the city's food culture — Bully's, Sugar's Place, Big Apple Inn, Johnny T's, and more.
Views·Mar 20, 2026