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Ever wonder how local news stories come to life? Matter of Fact goes beyond the headlines to show how community journalism works — and why it matters. Produced by the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center, which is supported by the Scripps Howard Foundation and The University of Southern Mississippi, each episode pulls back the curtain on storytelling — from first idea to final edit. Through candid conversations with reporters, editors and community members, we explore what it takes to tell stories that build trust, spark conversations and strengthen truth-based journalism.
Roy Howard Community Journalism Center hosts Matter of Fact, a news show with 18 episodes published.
In this episode of Matter of Fact, guest host Morgan Gill takes listeners behind RHCJC News’ reporting on efforts to revive chamber-style business support in Greene County. The episode explores why local leaders, busines
In this episode of Matter of Fact, we take a closer look at the reopening of the Perry County Museum in Runnelstown and what it means for a community working to preserve its history. More than 20 years after Hurricane Ka
In this episode of Matter of Fact, we examine how a grassroots effort in Lumberton, Mississippi, is working to rebuild local access to information by bringing back a print newspaper. Based on the RHCJC News story, “Grass
On this episode of Matter of Fact, host Sami Jordan takes listeners to Perry County, where Kamp Joy is marking 20 years of helping children and families better understand and manage their emotions. The program began in t
Housing growth is reshaping communities across Mississippi’s Gulf Coast — and in Jackson County, that growth is beginning to affect local schools. In this episode of Matter of Fact, we take a closer look at how new housi
When a bridge suddenly closes, the immediate concern is safety. But for reporters in Ocean Springs, the closure of the Davis Bayou Bridge raised another question: what information about infrastructure safety should the p
When a pet goes missing, every hour matters. In Pearl River County, local volunteers and law enforcement are working together to shorten the time between “lost” and “home.” In this episode of Matter of Fact, we go behind
One year ago, the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center began reporting across ten counties in southeast Mississippi — with a mission to strengthen local journalism and counter misinformation through consistent, communi
After years of inspections, weight limits and safety concerns, a long-traveled bridge in Petal is being rebuilt — restoring more than just a roadway. City leaders say the replacement of the South George Street Bridge mar
Artificial intelligence is changing how we create, share and consume information — but it’s also raising urgent questions about ownership, consent and identity. As AI tools make it easier to replicate voices, faces and l
Human trafficking is often imagined as something distant or obvious — a crime that happens elsewhere or looks a certain way. But across Mississippi, survivors and advocates say trafficking often exists in plain sight, bu
As Mississippi lawmakers launch the 2026 legislative session, the policy debates unfolding in Jackson are shaped by conversations happening far from the capitol — in city halls, county boardrooms and small-town streets a
When people talk about revitalizing small towns, the conversation often centers on large developments and outside investment. But in Wiggins, Mississippi, change began with a single craft — and a commitment to community.
Litter along Gulfport’s streets, parks and beaches has become a growing concern for residents who say the problem is affecting public health, neighborhood pride and the city’s image. In this episode of Matter of Fact, we
The closure of Poplarville’s historic downtown post office in early 2022 set off a long and complicated process — one largely governed by federal procedures rather than local decision-making. After severe termite damage
It can start quietly — with joint pain that won’t go away, bloodwork that raises concerns or exhaustion that feels harder to shake with each passing year. For hundreds of thousands of Mississippians, those early signs of
It starts with a moment many of us know well — standing in a doctor’s office, handed a form we’re expected to read and sign without hesitation. But for thousands of Mississippians, that moment brings something else: unce
It started with a simple letter in the mail — the kind most people might toss aside without a second glance. But for residents of Oak Grove, Mississippi, it sparked a question that reached far beyond the tap: Should the
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