Governor Winter News Today

Consider Mississippi’s rich history in the art and craft of storytelling. Certain names emerge. There are literary legends such Faulkner, Welty and Williams but also contemporary authors like John Grisham, Natasah Trethewey and Donna Tarrtt.

The event will include remarks from former President Bill Clinton and former Governor Haley Barbour. The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) will celebrate the former Governor William Winter and First Lady Elise Winter at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson. The event will be s

The Mississippi Link Newswire, “People deserve to have a decent place to live.” – Elise Winter Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area (HFHMCA) is mourning the loss of its founder, former Mississippi First Lady Elise Winter. “It is with great sadness that we learned of Elise Winter’s passing,” said HFHMCA Executive Director, Merrill McKewen. “We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Winter family and her many friends.” While Governor and Mrs. Winter were lifel...

Mississippi’s ‘education governor,’ William Winter, dies Mississippi’s ‘education governor,’ William Winter, dies Winter Former Mississippi Gov. William Winter, who championed education initiatives, job creation, and racial harmony throughout his life, died Friday Dec. 18, 2020, at age 97.  Known as Mississippi’s Education Governor, Winter secured passage of landmark educational initiatives in 1982 bringing kindergartens, compulsory school attendance, and a range of other key ref...

‘Mississippi has lost a giant’: William Winter leaves behind an impactful legacy William Winter (Source: William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation/Associated Press) By Justin Dixon | December 19, 2020 at 12:31 PM CST - Updated December 21 at 7:07 AM JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi’s former governor, William Winter, leaves behind a impactful legacy as people across the state react to the news of his death on Saturday. He died Friday night at the age of 97. Wint...