Had to run by Tombigbee Fiber today and took the Auburn Road Exit off of I-22. While such a tragic location, it’s still the most fitting honor for this good man. He was more of a daddy than an uncle to me and one giant of a man taken from us too early. #july62001 #endofwatch

Mississippi could use a heck of a lot more folks like Crystal Welch. So sad to learn of her passing.

Some gave up on Okolona schools. The MS Minority Farmers Association, local businesses, parents and leaders refused. They knew, too well, how important public schools are to the fabric of any town. Here’s the result just a few years later.

Made it to my first morning coffee club devotion led by Mr. Bennie Turnage at Turnage’s Drug Store in Water Valley. Such a great way to start a week!

Give a follow to Casey Jones Railroad Museum, if you are the least bit interested in the history of Casey Jones, his time in Mississippi, the wreck, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen or the golden age of railroading. This amazing museum has some of the rarest stuff.

“A mother’s love liberates.” — Maya Angelou

To all mothers worldwide, Happy Mother's Day! You are always loved and valued.

Happy Mother’s Day to all who, like these three, encircle their families with love. To Katelyn, my mama in heaven and my sister, Greta (who might as well have been my mother) and all of the awesome moms out there, Happy Mother’s Day!

Christianity should sound like, “my beliefs cause me to see profound value in every single person,” not “each person’s value is measured by how closely they align with my personal beliefs.”

Great morning in Hattiesburg with farmers from all across Mississippi’s Pine Belt.

With the help of these two and a host of more people who became like family last year, we flipped Forrest Co. for the first time since 1979 (!) when it voted for William Winter for Governor. Great to be with former Cong. Ronnie Shows and Dennis Dahmer this morning in Hattiesburg.

“Look around and love somebody, we’ve been hateful long enough.”

From public schools to public safety, local officials have a direct impact on their communities. Proud Save our State! will be there to support candidates committed to building a better Mississippi from the smallest village to the biggest cities.

Congrats, Commish. Davante Lewis! During my time as NARUC President, the team at NUDC were an extremely part of the conversation on supply chain diversity. H/T to Sherina Maye Edwards, Colette Honorable, Sadzi Oliva, Nikki Hall and many others for early leadership on this issue w/NARUC.