The Life & Entertainment Editor: Meet Trey Barrett

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For the last time on the scene, we talk with awarding-winning Mississippi Free Press journalist, ⁠Kayode Crown⁠! He shares his journey of being a journalist in Nigeria to a journalist in Jackson, Mississippi. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she recommends one of her favorite movies, O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), we discuss joint Facebook accounts, and give a review of Big K Ginger Ale in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. Learn about one of Heather’s favorite books in “Books on the Brim,” listen to some good news for Clinton Public Schools, and find out what we’ll be up to after graduation! Article Kayode mentioned about timely rape kit testing. His twitter @kayodecrown Sources: Jackson trash pick-up ⁠article⁠ by Kayode Crown for Mississippi Free Press Medical marijuana updates article by Heather Harrison for the Mississippi Free Press (coming soon! sorry lol) Good news in Clinton Public Schools ⁠article⁠ by Thao Ta for WJTV Heather’s book recs: The Wild Heart of Stevie Nicks by Rob Sheffield (audible exclusive) Keep in touch with us on social media: Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRHEmma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Thanks for listening! This has been On the Scene Podcast!

The Business Boom

The largest economic development project in Mississippi’s history is taking place in Lowndes County! Tune in to see what this includes and other plans for growth in the Golden Triangle area. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews Leap Year (2010) on Netflix, we discuss the best time of the day for breakfast food, and Emma reviews Lao Ban pork soup dumpling in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. See what Heather has been reading Heather’s book recs, Books on the Brim, and finish off the episode with some good news about a volunteer firefighter! Sources: Reflector article 1 [https://www.reflector-online.com/news/article_5be37d50-d2a4-11ed-968a-bf4d10dca56d.html] and 2 [https://www.reflector-online.com/news/article_a66941c2-d88d-11ed-9b77-07a6ad6c63f9.html] by Heather Harrison Dispatch article 1 [https://cdispatch.com/featured/2022-10-31/2-5b-aluminum-mill-set-to-come-to-golden-triangle/] and 2 [https://cdispatch.com/news/2023-03-08/2b-aluminum-mill-groundbreaking-goes-off-with-bang/] by Grant McLaughlin Good News article [https://www.wlbt.com/2023/04/10/mississippi-man-looking-help-find-those-who-have-gone-missing/] by WLBT Staff Heather’s book rec: Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: onthescenepod@gmail.com [onthescenepod@gmail.com] Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com [http://reflector-online.com/] | Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

The Killed Ballot Initiative

Wait, can they do that? This week on the scene, we discuss the silent killing of the Mississippi ballot initiative bill by state legislators. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews The French Dispatch (2021) on HBO Max, we talk middle names, and Emma reviews Totino’s party pizza in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. See what Heather has been reading Heather’s book recs, “Books on the Brim,” and finish off the episode with some good news for Golden Triangle soccer players! Sources: Mississippi Today article [https://mississippitoday.org/2023/03/23/mississippi-ballot-initiative-dies-again-without-vote/] by Geoff Pender Mississippi Today voter poll [https://mississippitoday.org/2023/03/14/mississippi-poll-ballot-initiative/] Mississippi Free Press article [https://www.mississippifreepress.org/32125/senator-killed-ballot-initiative-bill-fearing-voters-could-repeal-right-to-work] by Kayode Crown Former ballot initiatives list [https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/initiatives] Reflector article [https://www.reflector-online.com/life/article_a38df9de-c5d7-11ed-9459-2b4afc6a27bb.html] by Heather Harrison Mississippi Free Press article [https://www.mississippifreepress.org/32148/my-city-is-gone-mississippi-delta-tornadoes-kill-at-least-23] by Ashton Pittman New Yorker article [https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/how-wes-anderson-turned-the-new-yorker-into-the-french-dispatch] by Susan Morrison about The French Dispatch Good news article [https://www.wcbi.com/columbus-soccer-complex-brings-love-of-soccer-to-adults/?fbclid=IwAR3eWRv_KBnGd4YlmDExr3lAi3tnxIZtzMRj78bitHbBPX0djF2jIhKln0U&mibextid=ykz3hl] by T'Keeyah Cummings for WCBI Heather’s book rec: The Last Flight by Julie Clark Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: onthescenepod@gmail.com [onthescenepod@gmail.com] Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com [http://reflector-online.com/] | Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

The Alternative Spring Break

Got plans for Spring Break? This week on the scene, we discuss alternatives spring break trips and activities MSU students can take part in. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews Jexi (2019) on Netflix, we get heated about toasted sandwiches, and Emma reviews Trader Joe’s Unexpected Cheddar cheese spread in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. See what Heather has been reading Heather’s book recs, “Books on the Brim,” and finish off the episode with some good news for Mississippi symbols! Sources: Mississippi State University’s https://www.msstate.edu/events/2022/02/alternative-break-trips Cowbell Connect https://msstate.campuslabs.com/engage/service-opportunities?customdate=Wed%20Mar%2008%202023%2012%3A00%3A00%20GMT-0600 Anne Louise Phillips for https://www.reflector-online.com/news/article_f1894220-bbae-11ed-8ca9-fbc307c11b80.html Grant McLaughlin for https://cdispatch.com/news/2023-03-08/2b-aluminum-mill-groundbreaking-goes-off-with-bang/ https://collider.com/adam-devine-jexi-righteous-gemstones-interview/ with Collider by John Rocha with Adam Devine Good news by Courtney Ann Jackson for https://www.wlbt.com/2023/03/04/students-lobbying-make-blueberry-state-fruit-are-honored-state-capitol/ Heather’s book recs: Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: mailto:onthescenepod@gmail.com Find the Reflector online! http://reflector-online.com | Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

The Life & Entertainment Editor: Meet Trey Barrett

This week on the scene, we’re honoring Black History Month. So, meet Trey Barrett — current Reflector Life & Entertainment Editor — who is cementing himself in history by giving underrepresented groups a platform to tell their stories. Learn about his wholesome journey to becoming a newspaper editor, his dream to be a film critic, and more! In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews Amsterdam (2022) on HBO Max, has a hot take on cooking videos, and gives her thoughts on Buccee’s Sweet & Spicy Beef Jerky in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. Find out which book you should be reading/listening to next in Heather’s book recs, Books on the Brim, and finish off the episode with some well-needed good news! Articles mentioned: 5 movies to help celebrate Black History Month by Elijah Roark Indigenous students rediscover their culture at MSU by Hailey Jenkins Hispanic students find a new community at MSU by Julian Dedeaux Articles by Trey Barrett Sexual misconduct cases up at MSU by Samuel Hughes for The Reflector Amsterdam interview for Screen Rant by Tatiana Hullender Good News story by 16 WAPT Heather’s book rec: “Gilded Mountain” by Kate Manning Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Also follow our guest Trey Barrett Instagram: @casualdownpour Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: onthescenepod@gmail.com Find The Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!