Today we’re celebrating #GivingNewsDay with other news organizations around the country by asking our readers to invest in local journalism that makes a difference! https://twitter.com/MSTODAYnews/status/1333888028872503298
This year, @MSTODAYnews has been at the forefront of so much news coverage across Mississippi. From COVID-19, education & the 2020 election, the @MSTODAYnews newsroom works tirelessly bring important, accessible, service journalism to Mississippians.
In April, @ayewolfe told us the heartbreaking story of Shalondra Rollins, the 1st person to die of COVID-19 in Hinds County, and how Black Mississippians are disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic. https://mississippitoday.org/2020/04/23/shalondra-rollins-was-taking-care-of-her-health-and-climbing-out-of-poverty-why-did-she-die-of-covid-19/
Shalondra Rollins was taking care of her health and climbing out of poverty. Why did she die of...

The story of Shalondra Rollins, the first person to die of COVID-19 in Hinds County, may tell us everything about why black Mississippians are hit so much harder by the pandemic

https://mississippitoday.org/2020/04/23/shalondra-rollins-was-taking-care-of-her-health-and-climbing-out-of-poverty-why-did-she-die-of-covid-19/
In August, @aallyahpatrice told us about the residents in Schlater, a tiny town in the Mississippi Delta, who finally got a new water well system after a year with no running water. https://mississippitoday.org/2020/08/27/after-more-than-a-year-without-it-schlater-residents-to-get-clean-running-water/
After more than a year without it, Schlater residents to get clean, running water | Mississippi...

After receiving a $63,000 grant from the Mississippi Department of Human Services, residents living on the outskirts of rural Schlater will have access to clean drinking water throughout a new water...

https://mississippitoday.org/2020/08/27/after-more-than-a-year-without-it-schlater-residents-to-get-clean-running-water/
In October, @kdavistwelve led @MSTODAYnews in its launch of the Community Ambassadors Program, a statewide network where reporters in the newsroom are connected with Mississippians who will help guide our journalism. (It's not too late to sign up, btw!) https://mississippitoday.org/2020/10/08/mississippi-today-community-ambassadors-program/
Mississippi Today Community Ambassadors Program | Mississippi Today

Interested in becoming a part of the Mississippi Today Community Ambassadors Program?

https://mississippitoday.org/2020/10/08/mississippi-today-community-ambassadors-program/
And this is just the tip of the iceberg.

This year has shown us more than ever the need for reliable journalism. Consider making a donation to @MSTODAYnews on this #GivingNewsDay. https://checkout.fundjournalism.org/memberform?org_id=mississippitoday&amount=15&installmentPeriod=monthly&campaign=7010b000001gyG3AAI
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