Barbara Gauntt

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Barbara GaunttLisa Millet of Jackson, Miss., joins Mississippi veterans and other supporters at the Capitol in Jackson, Miss., for a Veterans Defending Democracy rally Friday, June 6, 2025. Millet's father is a veteran with dementia. "I'm here to fight for our Veterans Administration and Social Security." The event, held 81 years after D-Day, was aimed at underscoring the critical importance of democratic principles and institutions.

3 weeks ago | clarionledger.com | Barbara Gauntt

Barbara GaunttNewly elected Jackson Mayor John Horhn, right, and his family greet supporters at his watch party at The Plant in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Barbara Gauntt/Clarion LedgerNewly elected Jackson Mayor John Horhn and his family greet supporters at his watch party at The Plant in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

3 weeks ago | clarionledger.com | Barbara Gauntt |Lauren Witte

The Clarion Ledger attended 20 high school and college graduations in the last few weeks and acquired images to many more. Here is a look at the smiling faces, celebrations and emotions of graduation season in Mississippi. From Jackson Public Schools, to the suburbs in Madison and Rankin County, we were there. And we have you covered in the area and around the state with colleges and universities large and small. So, sit back and find your grad in these many celebratory images.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Barbara Gauntt |Lauren Witte

The Clarion Ledger attended 20 high school and college graduations in the last few weeks and acquired images to many more. Here is a look at the smiling faces, celebrations and emotions of graduation season in Mississippi. From Jackson Public Schools, to the suburbs in Madison and Rankin County, we were there. And we have you covered in the area and around the state with colleges and universities large and small. So, sit back and find your grad in these many celebratory images.

3 weeks ago | clarionledger.com | Barbara Gauntt

Barbara GaunttWhether on merchandise or decor, Buc-ee’s mascot Buc-ee the Beaver can be seen throughout the stores as seen in the Robertsdale, Ala., location, also known as the Loxley Buc-ee's, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Barbara Gauntt/Clarion LedgerOn the way home from visiting family in Florida, Meadie Rigsby of Magee, Miss., stopped at Buc-ee’s in Robertsdale, Ala., also known as the Loxley Buc-ee's, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. "You can't help but stop," Rigsby said.