The stories of Jefferson County, MS
8 narrated audio stories from across Jefferson County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Rodney
When the River Left Rodney Behind
A Mississippi port rose fast, aimed high, and fell when the river moved on.
Grindstone Ford
Where the Trace Slowed and Fear Closed In
At Grindstone Ford, the Natchez Trace became dangerously slow.
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The Trace Where Money Walked North
How a trade route became a feared road for returning boatmen.
Rodney, Mississippi
When the River Left Rodney Behind
A river port rose fast, then vanished when geography changed.
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From Fayette to the Chancellor’s Office
How one Mississippi-born educator left a lasting mark on two universities.
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When Fayette Changed Mississippi Politics
How Charles Evers turned movement work into a historic mayoral victory.
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Where the War Still Shows in Rodney
A river town’s wartime scars still shape its silence.
Rodney Presbyterian Church
When the War Reached Rodney’s Church
A river town, a wartime barrage, and one stubborn reminder left behind.
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