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W. Derek Russell

Mississippi, Tupelo
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W. Derek Russell’s Biography

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Columnist and features, arts and entertainment mild-mannered reporter for the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal.

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Mississippi-based podcast aims to educate, impact local ears

Mississippi-based podcast aims to educate, impact local ears

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - When Beau York enters his studio in downtown Jackson each day, a shadow is cast on the …

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Autism 'makes me different, but it also makes me special'

Autism 'makes me different, but it also makes me special'

BELDEN - Along the yellow brick road of life, Lisa Martin met her three compatriots in her sons, just as Doro…

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Humor in the afterlife: Mississippi couple collects obituaries as a hobby

Humor in the afterlife: Mississippi couple collects obituaries as a hobby

HOLLY SPRINGS - Jane and Charlie Farris died laughing in their Holly Springs home on Thursday, March 28. They…

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LGBT activist Bailey McDaniel fights for what she believes in

LGBT activist Bailey McDaniel fights for what she believes in

STARKVILLE - Bailey McDaniel is not one to shy away from a fight. The 22-year-old Mississippi State Universit…

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W. DEREK RUSSELL: Eternity in the driver's seat

W. DEREK RUSSELL: Eternity in the driver's seat

And you thought your commute was bad. Launching a $100,000 electric car into space is probably only the sixth…

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Vinyl vault: Plethora of plastic populates Tupelo man's ponderosa

Vinyl vault: Plethora of plastic populates Tupelo man's ponderosa

TUPELO - In the '70s it was Barbie. The '80s? "Masters of the Universe." And the '90s brought about Beanie Ba…

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Campus security procedures offer look at how TPSD keeps students, faculty safe

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By W. Derek Russell
| Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Verified
TUPELO • On the morning of Aug. 15 of this year, a young girl, like many across the U.S., received a text message on her phone. The green bubble that appeared on her screen didn’t contain plans for the weekend or homework questions. Instead, she saw a campus-wide threat that affected the safety of hundreds of children. Taking immediate action, the girl alerted her principal at Tupelo Middle School, and the chain of command and action went into affect.
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'Ginny Moon' author to speak at annual Tupelo Reads event

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By W. Derek Russell
| Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Verified
TUPELO • Meet Ginny Moon. She’s a teenager who plays flute and basketball, loves Michael Jackson and reads poetry in her English class in school. But the world looks a little different through Ginny’s eyes due to her autism, and that’s exactly why organizers chose her story for their ninth iteration of Tupelo Reads.
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TPSD to host community meetings for District of Innovation insight, support

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By W. Derek Russell
| Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Verified
TUPELO • As the deadline looms for Tupelo Public School District’s application to become a District of Innovation, community members are being asked for feedback. As part of continued preparation to apply for the designation, the district is requesting participation in a series of community meetings where it will present the initial plan and request questions and discussions ahead of the Nov. 1 target date.
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Mississippi Press Association

2016 - General Interest Column

Second Place

Mississippi-Louisiana Associated Press

2016 - Personal Columns

Third Place

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Mississippi-Louisiana Associated Press

2016 - Business

Third Place - "Pure Imagination"

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Mississippi Press Association

2015 - General Interest Column

First Place

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Mississippi Press Association

2015 - Commentary Columns

First Place

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Mississippi Press Association

2015 - Lede

Second Place

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Mississippi Press Association

2017 - Lifestyle Pages

Second Place

Mississippi Press Association

2017 - Lede

Third Place

Mississippi-Louisiana Associated Press

2017 - Headlines

First Place

Mississippi-Louisiana Associated Press

2017 - Personal Columns

First Place