The Overby Center hosted a panel discussion Friday for the documentary “An Ordinary Hero” and the book “We Shall Not Be Moved” concerning the 1960 Woolworth sit-in in Jackson. The Overby Center held a panel discussion for the documentary “An Ordinary Hero” and Michael J. O’Brien’s book, “We Shall Not Be Moved,” on Friday. The film tells the story of...

A debate over the establishment of charter schools in Mississippi was held at the Overby Center this past Friday. Kayla McCarty | The Daily MississippianMississippi First executive director Rachel Canter, moderator Bill Rose and Veteran State Sen. Hob Bryan A bill that would allow charter schools to be established in certain areas of the state is currently waiting to be...