Posts by Joanna Holbert

Community Stories, Education

The Farnhams: Our Daughter Deserves an Education Too

by Joanna Holbert

Jamie and Matthew Farnham of Ocean Springs are determined to do what…
Community Stories, Education

The Ferrettis: ‘Time is Running Out’

by Joanna Holbert

The clock is ticking, and with each passing day the Ferretti family…
Justice

M.O.R.E. home offers reentry services

by Joanna Holbert

An average of 500 inmates, both male and female, are paroled each…
Community Stories, Justice

Day by Day Waiting for Jerrad

by Joanna Holbert

Broken is a series that highlights broken pieces of our criminal justice…
Justice, Press Releases

Empower Mississippi supports passage of federal FIRST STEP Act

by Joanna Holbert

RIDGELAND, MISSISSIPPI – Empower Mississippi President Grant Callen recently joined organizations from across…
Community Stories, Education

The Hopkinses: In Limbo After Receiving an ESA

by Joanna Holbert

Missy and Will Hopkins knew from the moment they met their son…
Community Stories, Education

The Gaddises: We Know What’s Best for Our Son

by Joanna Holbert

“Relief.” That’s how Shannon and Desmond Gaddis of Jackson describe the feeling…
Community Stories, Education

The Stricklins: We Should Be Able to Use Our Tax Dollars

by Joanna Holbert

A parent seeking the best educational choice for their child will go…
Community Stories, Education

The Smiths: ‘Trapped’ on the Wait List

by Joanna Holbert

(Note: This story is about a public school teacher who wants an…
Community Stories, Education

The McCools: ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’

by Joanna Holbert

“Where do we go from here?” That’s the question Donna McCool of…
Community Stories, Education

The Joneses: “Hoping We Will Be Next”

by Joanna Holbert

Yes, it’s really heartbreaking when you get that letter for a second…
Community Stories, Education

The Dillons: ‘Out Here Walking Alone’

by Joanna Holbert

Note: The Dillon family received an ESA last year (2019) for Demyrion…