After more than 20 years as a senior photographer at The Clarion Ledger, King joins Mississippi Today. King was most recently a Mississippi Department of Corrections staff officer, producing visual content. King is a Pulitzer-nominee and has more than 30 years experience in news photography. She has photographed everything from natural disasters to sporting activities to papal visits. She will be working alongside the editorial team to grow and anchor the newsroom’s visual storytelling via photo essays and video. King stated that Mississippi is a great state rich in culture, history and tradition. “Mississippi Today gives me the opportunity to take her people along as I document their lives through my lens.” Brown was awarded Mississippi Today’s Emerging Reporter Fellowship. This fellowship aims to encourage diversity in journalism and create a pipeline for young investigative reporters of color to work in Mississippi. Brown will be reporting on criminal justice issues during her eight-month fellowship. Brown, a Quitman native, is currently finishing her master’s in Southern Studies at The University of Mississippi. Brown has previously worked as an intern for The Baltimore Sun’s news desk, and was an investigative reporting fellow with Carnegie-Knight News21. There, she produced an award-winning documentary on hate crimes in America. Brown also covered the ground in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Brown stated that her work centers on justice and equity, while empowering the voices of the often overlooked. Mississippi has a rich tradition of storytelling, and there is a need to tell stories. Mississippi Today gives me the chance to do exactly that.” King and Brown will be filling critical journalistic requirements in Mississippi. Vickie has a wealth of experience and a deep ability to connect with Mississippians. “Good visuals are essential to effectively tell Mississippi stories. “She’s going make our journalism more relatable, compelling, and I can’t wait to see everyone’s work,” Ganucheau said. “And the justice systems remain one of the most significant but chronically undercovered topics in the state.” “Brittany’s academic interests and expertise are in perfect alignment with our mission to hold leaders accountable — and no leader needs accountability more than those who oversee the justice system that has often and unnecessarily harmed too many Mississippians.” Bass will join Mississippi Today as the newest member the audience team. She will help grow and engage our audience via social media, newsletters, and other platforms. She will also help to market and enhance our brand. She is a recent University of Southern Mississippi graduate. She earned her bachelor’s in journalism with a minor on Black Studies. In addition, she was the executive editor of The Student Printz (the campus student newspaper). In 2019, she interned for Mississippi Today’s marketing team and engagement team. She was also an Emma Bowen Fellow at PBS FRONTLINE. Bass stated, “As someone who began their journalism career as an editor, I know the importance of telling meaningful stories.” “However I also know that stories are less valuable if they aren’t available to the communities that most need them. It is a privilege to help Mississippians engage in news that affects their daily lives. I am proud of being a part a team that values partnership and community feedback.”