Perspectives from the Sip
Long-form profiles of Mississippi makers, artists, writers, and creators.
#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
#artsIf you've heard pop radio in the past ten years, you've heard Mississippi raised, singer-songwriter, KIRBY. You just didn't know it. So get familiar.
Views·Apr 25, 2026
#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
#jacksonWard 4 Councilman Brian Grizzell has introduced an ordinance that would put a 183-day moratorium on new data centers in Jackson while the city writes a regulatory framework. It's the first time a Mississippi municipality has paused to ask what the data center boom is actually costing.
Views·Mar 26, 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