LECTURES & RESOURCES
Past Lectures
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“Port and Harbor: an asset to Hancock County” presented by Jace Ponder
From the Crossroads: Change in Rural America Lecture Series that ran from July-August, 2021. This lecture series was presented in conjunction with the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibit Crossroads: Change in Rural America that WGZM hosted in 2021.
Jace Porter delivers a presentation on behalf of the Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission. This presentation shares past, present, and future of the Port’s contribution to Hancock County
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“Creative Economy” by Steve Barney, The Arts Hancock County and owner of Creative Arts Center
From the Crossroads: Change in Rural America Lecture Series that ran from July-August, 2021. This lecture series was presented in conjunction with the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibit Crossroads: Change in Rural America that WGZM hosted in 2021.
Mr. Barney shares an amazing video including interviews from various artists in our community addressing their art and contribution to the economy of the area.
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"Agriculture Changes" by Dr. Christian Stephenson, MS State Agricultural Extension Agent in Hancock County
From the Crossroads: Change in Rural America Lecture Series that ran from July-August, 2021. This lecture series was presented in conjunction with the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibit Crossroads: Change in Rural America that WGZM hosted in 2021.
Dr. Stephenson is a popular speaker on the Gulf Coast. In this presentation, he discusses changes over time in agriculture and horticulture within Hancock County, MS and surrounding counties.
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“Black History and Influence” Art Clementin, Retired Education Administrator; past Library Board of Trustee Chairperson and host of weekly religious radio program
From the Crossroads: Change in Rural America Lecture Series that ran from July-August, 2021. This lecture series was presented in conjunction with the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibit Crossroads: Change in Rural America that WGZM hosted in 2021.
This presentation reflects on the strong influence and contribution made to Hancock County by our black ancestors and current leaders.
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“Logtown to Infinity” by Allison Anderson, FAIA, LEED-AP and Brehm Bell, J.D.
From the Crossroads: Change in Rural America Lecture Series that ran from July-August, 2021. This lecture series was presented in conjunction with the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibit Crossroads: Change in Rural America that WGZM hosted in 2021.
This lecture highlights the changes in our community from the days of Logtown to the contributions at Stennis.
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"From Snapshots to Collage: Exploring Continuity and Change in Rural Mississippi"/"Population Data and Trends” John Green, PhD.
From the Crossroads: Change in Rural America Lecture Series that ran from July-August, 2021. This lecture series was presented in conjunction with the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibit Crossroads: Change in Rural America that WGZM hosted in 2021.
Dr. Green, Professor of Agricultural Economics and Director at the Southern Rural Development Center at Mississippi State University, presents population data and trends in Hancock County covering changes between 2000-2010.
