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Professors talk about Southern culture at Two Mississippi Museums

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2 years ago

July 6, 2023

www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2023-07-06 10:20:44

SUMMARY: Professor Fitzhugh Brundage and Professor Charles Reagan Wilson recently spoke at the two Mississippi museums about Brundage’s latest book, “A New History of the American South.” The lunch program, organized by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, is a popular event that attracts audiences from both Mississippi and around the world. Wilson, who mentored Brundage during his undergraduate days at Harvard, interviewed Brundage during the event. Attendees had the opportunity to buy books and have them signed by the professors. The next lunch program will feature author Elizabeth Boyd discussing “Southern Beauty.”

On Wednesday, Fitzhugh Brundage, William Umstead Distinguished Professor of History at the University of North Carolina, and Charles Reagan Wilson, Professor Emeritus of History and Southern Studies at the University of Mississippi, took center stage Wednesday afternoon at the Two Mississippi Museum’s weekly History is Lunch series. Wilson presented “A New History of the American South” at the program. The museum’s hour-long program is held in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum building in Jackson.

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2025-02-21 09:37:57

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February 20, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2025-02-20 21:17:31

SUMMARY: As temperatures drop, it’s essential to stay warm, particularly with wind chill making it feel significantly colder. Currently, Meridian is at 33°F, yet feels like 24°F due to sustained winds of 10-15 mph. A cold weather advisory is in effect, with lows expected around 19°F, potentially breaking a record low of 21°F from 1958. Tomorrow, while brief warming into the upper 40s is anticipated, it will still feel colder due to wind chill. Expect gradual warming over the weekend, with highs reaching the upper 60s next week, but be cautious of the cold advisories and ensure proper heating methods at home.

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Zack Rogers Main Weather 2/14/25

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February 17, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2025-02-17 09:07:43

SUMMARY: Pleasant weather is expected before temperatures rise into the mid-70s on Saturday, accompanied by strong thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening. A level three out of five risk for severe weather remains, highlighting potential flooding, strong winds up to 45 mph, and tornado threats. The timing of the main storm line has shifted to around midnight, exiting the area by early Sunday morning. Rain predictions decreased to around an inch, but saturation remains high due to recent conditions. Following the storm, temperatures will drop into the 40s and 20s later in the week, signaling an unexpected cold snap. Stay weather-aware.