Mississippi Today, the state’s flagship nonprofit newsroom, has named veteran journalist Emily Wagster Pettus as its next editor-in-chief.

Pettus, one of the South’s most respected journalists, brings more than three decades of experience covering Mississippi to her new post. As Mississippi Today’s Senior Editor since May, she has helped shape the newsroom’s editorial direction, mentored its journalists and met with stakeholders across the state who believe in the power of strong local journalism.

Pettus succeeds Adam Ganucheau, who has moved into a regional leadership role as Executive Editor & Chief Content Officer of Deep South Today, Mississippi Today’s parent organization. The changes took effect Monday.

“It is thrilling that Emily gets to write Mississippi Today’s next chapter,” G

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