Lauren Witte

2 weeks ago | clarionledger.com | Lici Beveridge |Lauren Witte

He enjoys training Buc-ee's employees and witnessing their professional growth within the company. Pauly works in the Buc-ee's test kitchen and travels to different locations to ensure consistent brisket quality. Pauly, a competitive barbecue expert and former "Chopped Grill Masters" contestant, also participates in store openings and community engagement. Buc-ee's pitmaster Randy Pauly loves his job. "I'm a competition barbecue guy," he said. Read on, and you'll see the competitor in him emerge.

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.

Feb 1, 2025 | hattiesburgamerican.com | Lauren Witte

Lauren WitteGermantown Mavericks' Michael Williams (1) gears up to shoot during the game against the Murrah Mustangs in Jackson, Miss., on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Lauren Witte/Clarion LedgerGermantown Mavericks' Mason Williams (0) gets a slap to the face as Murrah Mustangs' Darren Melton (5) passes the ball during the game in Jackson, Miss., on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.

Jan 30, 2025 | hattiesburgamerican.com | Lauren Witte

Lauren WitteGov. Tate Reeves gives his State of the State address at the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson, Miss., on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. Lauren Witte/Clarion LedgerGov. Tate Reeves gives his State of the State address at the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson, Miss., on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. Lauren Witte/Clarion LedgerA Mississippi Highway Patrol officer stands guard during the State of the State address at the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson, Miss., on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.