Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

Happy Birthday Mississippi

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday Mississippi. Happy birthday to you. Two-hundred years old? You don’t look a day over 100. But wow, two centuries is a long time.  And you definitely haven’t had a dull … Continue reading →

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A few notes from my brief career as Grand Marshal Marshall

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

A few notes from my brief career as Grand Marshal Marshall. 1. I rode in a bright red, new Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible. The 455 hp V-8 will propel the car from 0-60 in four seconds — and the only … Continue reading →

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If the State of Mississippi was a Football Team

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

In an auditorium, deep in a generic state building, a man with a bad haircut and a rumpled jacket walks onto the stage. The crowd falls into silence as he speaks. “Good afternoon ladies and gentleman.  My name is Yazoo … Continue reading →

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A brief history of Thanksgiving

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Happly Thanksgiving! It’s the one day of the year when we do what we should everyday. Yes, I mean give thanks. But did you ever wonder where all our Turkey Day traditions come from? Me, too. Here are a few … Continue reading →

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Kindergarten 101 for Politics

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Since politics has devolved into kindergarten with big-boy pants, it’s a good time to revisit what we learned in preschool.  It was that time in our life when we suddenly were thrust into a classroom with different people. It’s where … Continue reading →

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The house with a steel beam

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

  After 49 1/2 years, my sisters and I are saying goodbye to our parent’s home. Last weekend, we went through the last things to make sure we hadn’t left any precious keepsakes behind. I’ll admit, it was tough. Much … Continue reading →

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Ah the stories we tell

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

A cold wind blew an even colder mist into my face. It felt like I was being stabbed by millions of little needles as I walked across the football field. I looked at my watch: 4:49 a.m. Ugh. Lactic acid, … Continue reading →

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More than a name on a stone: The Guy Brown Story

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

“He’s not at the top of the ladder, but he’s climbing.” Quote at the bottom of Guy Brown, Jr.’s yearbook photo Names are carved on a cold stone. Each name has a story behind it. But when the people who … Continue reading →

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Thank you!

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Seven years ago tomorrow, I had a big career-change moment. It put me in fight-or flight-mode — and I’ve been in it ever since. While it hasn’t been easy at times, I will say that it has been the best … Continue reading →

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The Monsters

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Storm clouds painted downtown Jackson’s usually tan brick buildings a gloomy shade of gray.  As I walked to the office, I noticed familiar faces standing outside of an office building. It was the unemployment office and the faces belonged to … Continue reading →

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