School of Journalism and New Media
Posted on: April 6th, 2021
by ldrucker
Mississippi Today is a strictly non-profit, web-based news organization that brands itself as the political watchdog of the state.
With the Republican party holding a super majority in the state’s elected offices, Mississippi Today often receives criticism as left leaning. While the organization is nonpartisan, it must cover a heavily partisan government.
Mary Margaret White
Mary Margaret White, chief executive officer, credits the editorial staff as the group that brings political balance to each story.
White, who has a bachelor’s degree in English and in journalism, and a master’s degree in Southern Studies from the University of Mississippi, also serves as an advisory board member of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture.