Posts by Joanna Holbert

Education

The Moffetts: four kids, three schools, one thriving family

by Joanna Holbert

With four children, Marcus and Christeen Moffett of Jackson find themselves busy…

Justice

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week recognized

by Joanna Holbert

Criminal justice in Mississippi cannot be discussed without recognizing the most important…

Education

Education choice leads Ezekiel Andrew McCall to Broadway

by Joanna Holbert

Growing up in the small Mississippi Delta town of Itta Bena, Ezekiel…

Community Stories, Justice

Finding hope in the hopelessness of prison

by Joanna Holbert

Eleven times Deborah Mosby had been before the state parole board –…

Education

School Choice Celebration a Success

by Joanna Holbert

Over 600 students, teachers, school leaders, parents, elected officials and friends gathered…

Education

Governor Reeves declares January 22-28 as “School Choice Week”

by Joanna Holbert

Gov. Tate Reeves has proclaimed January 22-28, 2023 as “School Choice Week”…

Justice

From the football field to the battlefield, Lockridge overcomes drug addiction

by Joanna Holbert

Growing up in Tupelo, Dietrich “Big Truck” Lockridge had dreams of playing…

Community Stories, Work

State removes regulation. Entrepreneur follows her dreams.

by Joanna Holbert

“I never dreamed I would be here.” That’s how Karrece Stewart describes…

Community Stories, Work

Serving their local communities

by Joanna Holbert

In the small town of Louisville at a table in the local…

Community Stories, Education

“The system did not allow me to do my job”

by Joanna Holbert

Veteran teacher Joseph Herrington walked out of his classroom after 27 years…

Community Stories, Education

“As a parent, you want the best for your child”

by Joanna Holbert

Starting school is often an exciting, anticipated right of passage for a…

Community Stories, Justice

Overcoming addiction and providing second chances

by Joanna Holbert

Recovery. So many things are factored into that word for someone who…