On the Scene

For the last time on the scene, we talk with awarding-winning Mississippi Free Press journalist, ⁠Kayode Crown⁠! He shares his journey of being a journalist in Nigeria to a journalist in Jackson, Mississippi. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she recommends one of her favorite movies, O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), we discuss joint Facebook accounts, and give a review of Big K Ginger Ale in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. Learn about one of Heather’s favorite books in “Books on the Brim,” listen to some good news for Clinton Public Schools, and find out what we’ll be up to after graduation! Article Kayode mentioned about timely rape kit testing. His twitter @kayodecrown Sources: Jackson trash pick-up ⁠article⁠ by Kayode Crown for Mississippi Free Press Medical marijuana updates article by Heather Harrison for the Mississippi Free Press (coming soon! sorry lol) Good news in Clinton Public Schools ⁠article⁠ by Thao Ta for WJTV Heather’s book recs: The Wild Heart of Stevie Nicks by Rob Sheffield (audible exclusive) Keep in touch with us on social media: Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRHEmma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Thanks for listening! This has been On the Scene Podcast! 

The largest economic development project in Mississippi’s history is taking place in Lowndes County! Tune in to see what this includes and other plans for growth in the Golden Triangle area. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews Leap Year (2010) on Netflix, we discuss the best time of the day for breakfast food, and Emma reviews Lao Ban pork soup dumpling in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. See what Heather has been reading Heather’s book recs, Books on the Brim, and finish off the episode with some good news about a volunteer firefighter! Sources:Reflector article 1 and 2 by Heather HarrisonDispatch article 1 and 2 by Grant McLaughlinGood News article by WLBT Staff Heather’s book rec:Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid Follow your dreams and follow us on social media!Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @onthescenepodHeather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRHEmma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com | Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The ReflectorDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

Wait, can they do that? This week on the scene, we discuss the silent killing of the Mississippi ballot initiative bill by state legislators. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews The French Dispatch (2021) on HBO Max, we talk middle names, and Emma reviews Totino’s party pizza in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. See what Heather has been reading Heather’s book recs, “Books on the Brim,” and finish off the episode with some good news for Golden Triangle soccer players! Sources:Mississippi Today article by Geoff PenderMississippi Today voter pollMississippi Free Press article by Kayode CrownFormer ballot initiatives listReflector article by Heather HarrisonMississippi Free Press article by Ashton PittmanNew Yorker article by Susan Morrison about The French DispatchGood news article by T'Keeyah Cummings for WCBI Heather’s book rec:The Last Flight by Julie Clark Follow your dreams and follow us on social media!Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @onthescenepodHeather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRHEmma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] the Reflector online! reflector-online.com | Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The ReflectorDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

Got plans for Spring Break? This week on the scene, we discuss alternatives spring break trips and activities MSU students can take part in. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews Jexi (2019) on Netflix, we get heated about toasted sandwiches, and Emma reviews Trader Joe’s Unexpected Cheddar cheese spread in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. See what Heather has been reading Heather’s book recs, “Books on the Brim,” and finish off the episode with some good news for Mississippi symbols! Sources: Mississippi State University’s https://www.msstate.edu/events/2022/02/alternative-break-trips Cowbell Connect https://msstate.campuslabs.com/engage/service-opportunities?customdate=Wed%20Mar%2008%202023%2012%3A00%3A00%20GMT-0600 Anne Louise Phillips for https://www.reflector-online.com/news/article_f1894220-bbae-11ed-8ca9-fbc307c11b80.html Grant McLaughlin for https://cdispatch.com/news/2023-03-08/2b-aluminum-mill-groundbreaking-goes-off-with-bang/ https://collider.com/adam-devine-jexi-righteous-gemstones-interview/ with Collider by John Rocha with Adam Devine Good news by Courtney Ann Jackson for https://www.wlbt.com/2023/03/04/students-lobbying-make-blueberry-state-fruit-are-honored-state-capitol/ Heather’s book recs: Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: mailto:[email protected] Find the Reflector online! http://reflector-online.com | Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

This week on the scene, we’re honoring Black History Month. So, meet Trey Barrett — current Reflector Life & Entertainment Editor — who is cementing himself in history by giving underrepresented groups a platform to tell their stories. Learn about his wholesome journey to becoming a newspaper editor, his dream to be a film critic, and more! In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews Amsterdam (2022) on HBO Max, has a hot take on cooking videos, and gives her thoughts on Buccee’s Sweet & Spicy Beef Jerky in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. Find out which book you should be reading/listening to next in Heather’s book recs, Books on the Brim, and finish off the episode with some well-needed good news! Articles mentioned: 5 movies to help celebrate Black History Month by Elijah Roark Indigenous students rediscover their culture at MSU by Hailey Jenkins Hispanic students find a new community at MSU by Julian Dedeaux Articles by Trey Barrett Sexual misconduct cases up at MSU by Samuel Hughes for The Reflector Amsterdam interview for Screen Rant by Tatiana Hullender Good News story by 16 WAPT Heather’s book rec: “Gilded Mountain” by Kate Manning Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Also follow our guest Trey Barrett Instagram: @casualdownpour Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Find The Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

Did you miss us?? This week on the scene, we discuss recycling in Starkville, its history, and why city officials are hesitant to bring it back. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) on Netflix, we rant about a time convention, and Emma reviews San Pellegrino limonata (lemon) and aranciata (orange) sparkling drinks in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. See what Heather has been reading Heather’s book recs, “Books on the Brim,” and finish off the episode with some good news for Mississippi food pantries! Sources: The Reflector articles by ours truly, Heather Harrison: article 1, article 2, article 3 Double Headed Eagle Bar and Grill article by Grant McLaughlin for The Dispatch David Sims interview for The Atlantic with Rian Johnson Good news article by Bill Synder for WLOX Heather’s book recs: With Teeth by Kristin Arnett Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com | Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

We’ve all seen the stars walk the runway, but what all goes into making the stars shimmer? This week on the scene, we talk with MSU fashion board staff member Payton Brown about the board, its editorial magazine Être, and the behind the scenes of fashion shows. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) streaming on HBO Max, we discuss the correct building temperature in the winter, and Emma reviews a sweet potato cake with molasses icing in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson.  Listen to what Heather is reading in Books on the Brim, and finish off the episode with some good news for Mississippi education! Sources: Missing Ole Miss student Jay Lee update by Jacob Gallant and Bria Bolden for WLBT Native Son Farm in Tupelo, MS A new GED equivalency program is available in MS by Courtney Ann Jackson for WLBT Heather’s book recs: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Also follow our guest Payton Brown, MSU Fashion Board, & Être magazine Instagram: @paytabrown, @msufashionboard, & @etre_magazine Être magazine Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

Have you ever been in Davis Wade and seen someone ringing a really cool cowbell unlike any other? Chances are, it’s a Bellsmith Bell and there’s a reason you haven’t seen it anywhere else—he never repeats a custom cowbell design! This week on the scene meet Patrick Ray, the craftsman behind a new wave of tradition. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews The Lost City (2022) streaming on Prime Video, we discuss the best cake temperature for consumption, and Emma reviews Indomie Goreng instant noodles in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. As always, see what Heather is reading in Books on the Brim, and finish off the episode with some good news for the Jackson homeless! Sources: Check out the Bellsmith’s work Interview with “The Lost City” star and cultural icon, Sandra Bullock Good news in Jackson Heather’s book recs: "GodPretty in the Tobacco Field" by Kim Michele Richardson Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

This week on the scene, we discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and how those funds, along with other grants, will be used to improve Starkville. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews the classic movie “It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” (1966) streaming on Apple TV, we have a heated debate over Heather’s snacking habits, and Emma reviews Bota Mini dry rosé boxed wine in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. See what Heather has been reading Heather’s book recs, “Books on the Brim,” and finish off the episode with some good news for Warren County! Other acronyms mentioned:  Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure (MCWI)  Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Sources: The Reflector articles by ours truly, Heather Harrison: article 1, article 2 The Reflector article by Karie Pinnix from 2021 article 3 Drama at the Cotton District Arts festival Charles Schultz interview Good news in Vicksburg How to enroll your child in the Imagination Library program Heather’s book recs: The Reporter Who Knew Too Much by Mark Shaw Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

The tunes are bumpin’ with this week’s guest, Music Maker Production’s very own Allyson Crocker! This week on the scene, we learn all about MMP and what goes on to make concerts possible at MSU! In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews Professor Marston and the Wonder Women (2017) on Prime Video, has a hot take about hiking and reviews Jumex’s mango nectar beverage in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. Find out which book you should be reading/listening to next Heather’s book recs, “Books on the Brim,” and finish off the episode with some good news close by in Starkville! Chlorine leak by Debbie Elliot for NPR Jackson water system funding article by Ashton Pittman for MS Free Press Julide Tanriverdi for Bust interview with director Angela Robinson Local writer prodigy in Starkville article by Aundrea Self for WCBI Heather’s book recs: “The Girls in the Stilt House” by Kelly Mustian “When You Find Me” by P.J. Vernon Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Also follow our guest Allyson Crocker & Music Makers Instagram: @allysoncrocker & @msu_mmp Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected]  Find The Reflector online! reflector-online.com  Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector  Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

(TW) Trigger Warning: this episode discusses a sensitive issue pertaining to the experiences of a missing LGBTQ+ individual. Skip to (15:20) for the second half of the episode if this hits too close to home.  On July 8, Jimmy “Jay” Lee went missing in Oxford, MS, following a string of oddly connected events. Join us this week as we comb through the details of what we know so far, and stay tuned as we provide updates that will, hopefully, give Lee’s family some closure. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews Netflix’s movie “Do Revenge” (2022), has a hot take about MSU’s new commercial/rebrand, and reviews a Korean BBQ sauce in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. Get your next read lined up with Heather’s book recs, “Books on the Brim,” and finish off the episode with some good news for the capital city of Jackson! Lafayette/Oxford/Ole Miss Crime stoppers Tip Line: 662-234-8799 Sources: 3 MS Today articles by Molly Minta, WLOX article by Quentin Smith Daily Journal article by William Moore TIME magazine article by Shannon Carlin about “Do Revenge” Good news article The Bean Path website for technology skills development in MS Heather’s book recs: Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Reid Jenkins Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected]  Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector  Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene! 

Welcome to On the Scene podcast, your source for Mississippi news and pop culture commentary. Meet your hosts, Reflector editor-in-chief Heather Harrison and MSU graduate student Emma Dotson.  Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected]  Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com  Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector  Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

We are back for season 2 with a flood of news, namely the Jackson water crisis. Tune in this week on the scene as we unpack the issue’s history, repercussions, and future along with some local news updates. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews Prime Video’s tv series “A League of Their Own” (2022), has a hot take about minimalism and reviews the Grill’s pepper jack cheese sticks in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. Finally, we introduced a new segment of Heather’s book recs, “Books on the Brim,” and finished off the episode with some good news!  AP news debunking water tank article  Interview with Rep. Bennie Thompson  NBC news article  MS Census  BBC article  CNN article  Another CNN article  Jackson Water Crisis news by MS Today  Jerry Mitchell Clarion Ledger article  Nick Judin’s Under the Surface series for MS Free Press  ABC news ongoing water crises in the US article by Kiara Alfonseca  Adam Rathe’s “A League of Their Own” article with Chante Adams for Town and Country Magazine  “Good News” by Stacker for WJTV  Donate:  Donate money or volunteer with Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition - Water Fund  Cooperation Jackson is taking donations “Little Miss Flint” set up a GoFundMe to raise money for people affected by the water crisis  Immigrant Alliance for Justice and Equity is organizing water donations. You can call them at 769-251-2380 or email [email protected].  Heather’s book recs:  “Tattoo— Journeys on my Mind” by Tina Marie L. Lamb  “Verity” by Colleen Hoover  Follow your dreams and follow us on social media!  Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @onthescenepod  Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH  Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3  Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

Have you ever wanted to be in a band? - Yeah, us too! Tune in this week as we talk with Patrick Marcus, Ried Smith, and Lauren Boozer— the rockstars of local band Government Plates— about Starkville’s music scene, band life, and more! Then in Emma’s Opinion Corner, she gives a hot take about non-alcohol-centered hangout spaces, reviews the TV show “Heartstopper” (2022) streaming on Netflix, and gives advice on what you should be eating/drinking in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. Find the full list of cities opted out of the MS Medical Cannabis Act here Good news with the MS Department of Education by Action News 5 Staff for WLBT K-Ci Williams for Teen Vogue interview with Heartstopper’s stars Joe Locke and Kit Connor Crazy story of the week by Renaldo Hopkins for WLBT, fried chickens! Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Follow our guests too! The band’s Instagram: @government_plates_ Patricks’s Instagram: @patricklmarcus Ried Smith’s Instagram: @_smith_ried_ Lauren’s Instagram: @badandboooozie Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

How does it feel to graduate college? Ladies and gentlemen, our very own Emma Dotson will be graduating this May with a Bachelor of Arts. In this episode, she talks all about college, transferring, COVID, and grad school. Then in Emma’s Opinion Corner, she gives a hot take about Kroger ads, reviews “A League of Their Own” (1992), and gives some beverage recommendations in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. Don’t worry, Heather is in this episode too, and she gives the holy crazy story of the week. A League of Their Own article 41 inmates baptized Sunday Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

You may have heard of Stonewall in New York, but do you know what happened in Mississippi? Tune in this week on the scene as we unpack the history of LGBT pride in Mississippi. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews MS State Films' “XIII” (2022) streaming on its website, has a hot take about morals, and reviews two items she got from her Easter trip to New Orleans in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. Daily Journal article by Danny McArthur LGBT rights in Mississippi Wikipedia page MPB article by Ashley Norwood Clarion Ledger article by Sarah Haselhorst  2 articles from the Dispatch by Alex Holloway NBC news article Medical marijuana update with more counties who have opted out Watch “XII” film here Check out Anna Wolfe’s investigative work for MS Today on former MS Governor Phil Bryant Crazy story of the week, more embezzlement!  Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

Ever wonder what the leaders in Mississippi make? Some higher-ups are actually predicted to get a raise over the next couple of years! Find out who that includes this week on the scene. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews season 1 of “Search Party” (2016) streaming on HBO Max, has a hot take about paper straws, rates her hot tea of the week, and reviews two items from her Trader Joe’s haul in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. Mississippi Today article by Geoff Pender, House Bill 1426 MS Today article by Geoff Pender Medical marijuana update: another county opts out Interview with Ray Rahman for Entertainment Weekly with the Season 1 cast of Search Party 1836 shipwreck discovered off the coast of Mississippi by Amber Spradley for WLOX Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

What’s going on with Mississippi’s income tax?Check out this week’s episode to learn about what’s happening in the MS Capitol and how these cuts will affect Mississippians. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews “Death on the Nile” (2022) streaming now on HBO Max and “The Bubble” (2022) on Netflix. She also has a hot take about meringue on desserts, rates her hot teas of the week, and plant-based oatmeal raisin cookies in “Fine Dining with Emma Dotson.” MS Free Press article by Nick Judin, AP article by Emily Wagster Pettus Investipedia article by Julia Kagan Mississippi Today article by Bobby Harrison Statistics from MS Dept of Revenue Medical marijuana updates by AP Crazy story of the week by AP Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

What’s it like to be one of the most involved students on campus? Ask Cameron Mayers! This week on the scene, we interview Cameron and dive into his involvement with the Student Association, Holmes Cultural Diversity Center, TheatreMSU, and NAACP at MSU. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews “Turning Red” (2022) streaming now on Disney+, she has a hot take about celebrities doing voice acting, and she rates her hot teas of the week in our newest segment, “Fine Dining with Emma Dotson.” Roger Ricker to vote against Supreme Court Justice nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson by WLOX Staff for WLBT Macon City Drug has relocated and is back in operation by Stephanie Poole for WCBI The teacher pay raise bill is not on Governor Tate Reeves’ desk by Geoff Pender for Mississippi Today The MS Tax Freedom Act was passed written by Emily Wagster Pettus for AP News Article Scott Meslow for The Atlantic about how celebrities have taken over voice acting Interview by Nancy Yuen for Vanity Fair with “Turning Red” Director Domee Shi Someone just got richer! Crazy story of the week by Jacob Gallant for WLBT Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Also follow our guest Cameron Mayers: Instagram: @cameron.mayers Match Cameron and support a former MSU student’s clothing line Instagram: @delinquent.usa  Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a pedestrian-friendly city? Sadly, Starkville isn’t there quite yet, but it's making changes toward a different future that you can learn more about in this week’s episode. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, we discuss what we watched, or for Heather, watched/read over spring break, and Emma gives a hot take about the reintroduction of movie intermissions. We also debut a new segment, “Fine Dining With Emma Dotson” to replace “The Ones That Got Away,” since Heather was just named the next editor-in-chief of The Reflector! Paid parking article by Heather for the Reflector Tyler B. Jones article for The Dispatch on making Main Street more pedestrian-friendly New Urbanism article about “pedestrian-friendliness” The CDC on walking-friendly communities and health benefits 4 cities in MS have opted out of the medical marijuana business programs by Sara DiNatale for Mississippi Today Crazy story of the week: you could own the old Ridgeland city hall by Anthony Warren for WLBT Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

Do you know who’s behind the screen? Sexploitation reports on MSU’s campus have increased recently. In this week’s episode, we break down what sexploitation is, and how to prevent it. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, we lighten to mood to talk about Little Debbie snacks, Emma debuts her Little Debbie rankings, and Emma reviews “Big Fish” (2003). Sexploitation article by Heather for the Reflector. Little Debbie tier ranking website Director Tim Burton’s interview about Big Fish for the New York Times Doctor charged with tax evasion article by Eric Lampton for WCBI Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

Ever wondered what it’s like to be MSU’s Student Body President? Wonder no more! This week on the scene we welcomed guests current SBA President Garrett Smith and current VP/future President Kennedy Guest on the show to tell all. Listen to learn about the many benefits of the job, tough decisions that are made, and the massive amount of hard work that goes into making MSU a better place for all! MSU updates its mask policy MS Senate passes teachers’ pay bill by Geoff Pender and Bobby Harrison for Mississippi Today Magnolia Independent Film Festival website 5 men were arrested and charged with starting fires at Walmart stores in Gulfport, Biloxi, and Alabama by WLOX staff Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Also follow our guests: Garrett’s Instagram: @garrettsmith1424 Kennedy’s Instagram: @kennedyguestF ind the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

Did you know Ole Miss and Mississippi State didn’t have their first Black students until 1962 and 1965? In this episode, we dive into Mississippi history to discuss James Meredith, Richard Holmes, and both of their contributions in turning the tide for equal education in honor of Black History Month. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she argues about if hot dogs are tacos or sandwiches and reviews Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) this week on the scene! 50th anniversary for James Meredith on Ole Miss’ website NAACP Defense Fund for James Meredith Statue on University of Mississippi’s campus The Daily Mississippian photo gallery Reflector article by Heath Fowler about Holmes enrollment at MSU MSU newsroom article by Phil Hearn about 50 years since Holmes’ attendance Wikipedia page for Richard Holmes Holmes Cultural Diversity Center website Opinion article by MSU Chief of Communications Sid Salter for the Clarion Ledger about Holmes’ whereabouts as of 2015 Interview with Mary Stuart Masterson about her beehive experience on the set of Fried Green Tomatoes by Rebecca Angel Baer for Southern Living Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline Facebook: The Reflector

Happy Valentine’s Day! As a special Monday treat, we got the Poes on the pod! Introducing Dr. Philip Poe and Lindsey Poe, two professors who met and teach at MSU. We ask them all the details on marriage, journalism, and life outside of the classroom! In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews Roman Holiday (1953) and the Poes give their TV show recommendations. All this and more this week on the scene! Emma’s opinion article on Roman Holiday for The Reflector Crazy story of the week: SWAT team gets involved in manhunt in Lowndes Country by Joey Barnes for WCBI Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Also follow our guests Dr. Philip Poe & Lindsey Poe on Twitter: Dr. Poe: @CO_2413 Mrs. Poe: @Lindsey_M_Poe Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

This week on the scene, we have a mini episode that gives you a rundown on the history and the future of medical marijuana in MS for NPR’s podcast contest! Emma also offers a hot take about books she believes should be banned. Decriminalization of marijuana in MS by Hank Klibanoff for The Washington Post Medical cannabidiol oil was legalized for people experiencing intractable epilepsy by Larrison Campbell for Mississippi Today MS legalizes CBD for the general population by Patrick Lynch for Way of Leaf Recent updates from Mississippi Today written by Geoff Pender: Senate passes bill Legislature sends medical marijuana bill to the governor Tate Reeves signs bill into law Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

Have you ever struggled with your mental health? You’re not alone. In fact, one of the most pressing issues for student wellness is mental health at MSU. This week on the scene, we talk to Student Association Senator Josh Riggs about the actions he and other SA members are taking to make mental health a priority. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews MSU Film’s short film "Old Main" (2022) streaming now their website linked below, and things get spicy with a hot take about which sport is more difficult: soccer or football. Redistricting update by Tyler B. Jones for The Dispatch Medical marijuana update by Geoff Pender for Mississippi Today Medical marijuana growing warehouse to be built in Raymond by Maggie Wade for WLBT U.S. Supreme Court Judge retires and Biden nominates a historically unprecedented new one by Nina Totenberg for NPR Link to watch MSU Films “Old Main” short film Crazy story of the week: MSU professor sues university for discrimination by Tyler B. Jones for The Dispatch (thanks queen) Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Also follow our guest Josh Riggs: Instagram: @josh._.riggs Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

Did you know that Jackson, MS, was the U.S.’s most violent city in 2021? This week on the scene, we discuss the spikes of gun violence all over MS and even closer at home in the city of Starkville. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews the TV show "The Sex Lives of College Girls" (2021) streaming now on HBO Max, and Heather claims that she will watch it. U.S. most violent city analysis by WLBT Mid-year statistics for gun violence last year by Gabriela Szymanowska and Nile McNair for The Clarion Ledger Pew Research Center statistics on increased murder rates in 2020 Giffords statistics of gun violence Research about increases in gun related violence in 2020 and 2021 by U.S. News Ways to reduce gun violence written by the American Psychological Association USM President Rodney Bennett will be stepping down in 2023 according to U.S. News The Sex Lives of College Girls helps dismantle stereotypes by Kamrun Nesa for Pop Sugar Interview with the co-creators Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble for Collider.com Crazy story of the week: The first and only woman to be drafted into the NBA died at age 66 in her native MS written by Jason Owens for Yahoo! Sports Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

Did you know Starkville doesn’t have a homeless shelter? In this week’s episode, we cover the topic of homelessness in Mississippi, the issues that Starkville inhabitants face without much aid, and how we believe this issue can be fixed. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, Heather and Emma get heated about vinyl records (shout out Scooter’s Records), and Emma reviews the TV show Living With Yourself (2019) streaming now on Netflix this week on the scene! Starkville population data site Homelessness statistics Brookville Garden tenants by Tyler Jones for Columbus Dispatch ARPA funds in Starkville by Tyler Jones (thanks queen) for Columbus Dispatch Highway 182 BUILD grant project by Tess Vrbin for Columbus Dispatch Main Street repaving by Tyler Jones for Columbus Dispatch Supreme Court Biden Vaccine Mandate update Medical Marijuana update Redistricting Mississippi update Living With Yourself show creator Timothy Greenberg for Vulture Crazy story of the week: construction worker freak accident on Livingston Road by : Anthony Howard and Cianna Reeves for WJTV Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

Do you know what district you live in? Welcome back to the ninth episode of On the Scene: Reflecting on Mississippi’s Top Stories! Today, Heather and Emma break down the new redistricting plan in MS and discuss the need for redistricting every 10 years. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she vouches for cute little beer cans and reviews Disney’s animated film, “Encanto” (2021) streaming now on Disney+. Ballotpedia MS Redistricting page Fivethirtyeight MS partisan breakdown Redistricting plan is approved by Bobby Harrison for Mississippi Today Mississippi’s non-white population is growing by Bobby Harrison for Mississippi Today Breweries making smaller beer cans article by Joshua M. Berstein for SeventyFiftyDaily “Encanto” director Jared Bush interview Meth lab found in Columbus by Stephen Pimpo for WCBI Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

Do you know how much your university president makes? Happy New Year! Welcome back to the eighth episode of On the Scene! Today, Heather and Emma talk about Mississippi university presidents’ salaries compared to professors’ and teachers’ salaries. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, Emma has a hot take about Grey’s Anatomy and reviews “Don’t Look Up” (2021) streaming now on Netflix. Story Links: List of Mississippi University presidents’ salaries by Molly Minta for Mississippi Today MS ranks last in teacher pay by Joshua Stewart for The Reflector MSU tenure document Ole Miss professors’ salaries Differences between professors’ and teachers’ salaries University presidents paid too much or too little? By Richard Vedder for Forbes Marijuana initiative update by Jacob Gallant for WLBT “Don’t Look Up” Fashion interview “Don’t Look Up” director interview Jackson, MS has nation’s highest homicide rate by Peter Nickeas and Priya Krishnakumar for CNN Columbus buried another time capsule by Stephanie Poole for WCBI Keep up with us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector 

Did you know your favorite celebrity might be from MS? Welcome to the seventh episode of On the Scene: Reflecting on Mississippi’s Top Stories! This week, Heather and Emma break down some well-known Mississippians and their claims to fame. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, a passionate hot take about using sprinkles and fondant arises, and Emma and Heather both review this week’s film, “King Richard” (2021). We will be taking a break from podcasting next week (Dec. 30), but we will be back for you in the new year on Jan. 6! Happy Holidays from Heather and Emma! We’ll talk to you next year! Domestic abuse hotline: https://www.thehotline.org Call 1-800-799-SAFE or text START to 88788 Story links: “MIA” to be filmed in Jackson, MS, area by WLBT Body of Felecia Cox found by WCBI Woman accused of murder-for-hire denied bail by WJTV Starkville woman teams up to help tornado victims in Kentucky by WCBI Keep up with us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector 

Welcome to the sixth episode of On the Scene: Reflecting on Mississippi's Top Stories! As we wrap up the year, we prepare ourselves for new promises, new beginnings, and new hopes. We also prepare ourselves with the turn of the year as we continue to live in a world struggling to function & survive during the pandemic. Since the start, policies have fluctuated frequently leaving many confused with what they are supposed to do to comply. In this episode, we aim to alleviate some of that confusion and get you up to speed with what you need to know about vaccine mandates. Over in Emma’s Opinion Corner, we discuss the pros and cons of final exams and Emma provides a film review of “Postcards from the Edge” (1990) streaming now on Hulu! -Should MSU have a vaccine mandate? Faculty, IHL disagrees by The Reflector (Sept. 2021) Interview with Carrie Fisher for the New York Times (Aug. 1987) -Story updates: Construction beginning in the YMCA/Union Plaza over winter break Medical marijuana updates with push from Mississippi Coast Republican legislators (Nov. 2021) -Crazy stories for the week: Bomb threat in Columbus, MS by WCBI (Dec. 2021) MS doctor for switching patient’s prescriptions with ivermectin for WLBT (Dec. 2021) -Keep up with us on social media! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @onthescenepod Emma’s Twitter: @emma_dotson3 and Instagram: @emmadotson Heather’s Twitter: @JournalistHRH and Instagram: @hheatherrhea Send us an email if you’d like to be a guest on the pod: [email protected]  -Find The Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline Facebook: The Reflector

Do you know what the HELP Grant is? This week On the Scene, hosts Heather and Emma sit down with Alex Carraway, Vice President of College Democrats, to talk about the HELP Grant. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, Emma reviews “Skeleton Twins” (2014) and offers her expertise in car design. HELP Grant Mississippi Today article (Nov. 2021). Interview with “Skeleton Twins” Director Craig Johnson. 88-year-old heartbroken after F-150 stolen with two dogs in the back by WLBT (Dec. 2021). Find College Democrats on Social Media: (MSU chapter) Twitter, Instagram: @collegedemsmsu (MS chapter) Twitter, Instagram: @collegedemsmiss Keep up with us on social media! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @onthescenepod Emma’s Twitter: @emma_dotson3 and Instagram: @emmadotson Heather’s Twitter: @JournalistHRH and Instagram: @hheatherrhea Send us an email if you’d like to be a guest on the pod: [email protected] Find The Reflector! Online: reflector-online.com Instagram & Twitter: reflectoronline

Welcome to the fourth episode of On the Scene: Reflecting on Mississippi's Top Stories! Tune in with Heather and Emma as we sit down for a solo episode to talk about medical marijuana in Mississippi. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, we have a hot take about carpet, a film review of Netflix’s “Tick, Tick…Boom,” and more Ole Miss and MSU rivalry content with the crazy story this week On the Scene! -Medical marijuana research: Marijuana decriminalized in 1977 by The Washington Post (1977). MS Law for marijuana possession by the Marijuana Policy Project. Patrick Beadle story by Mississippi Today (2018) and the American Civil Liberties Union (2018). Medical marijuana push begins by Mississippi Today (2018). MS medical CBD law Overview of Initiatives 65 and 65A by Ballotpedia. MS Supreme Court strikes down medical marijuana law by the Marijuana Policy Project. Marijuana special session by Ballotpedia. Marijuana special session by Mississippi Today (Oct. 2021). -Leach and Kiffin lobby for new MS flag by Mississippi Today (Nov. 2021). -Keep up with us on social media! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @onthescenepod Emma’s Twitter: @emma_dotson3 and Instagram: @emmadotson Heather’s Twitter: @JournalistHRH and Instagram: @hheatherrhea Send us an email if you’d like to be a guest on the pod: [email protected] Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/on-the-scene-podcast/support

Welcome to the third episode of On the Scene: Reflecting on Mississippi's Top Stories. In this week's episode, we welcomed someone close to us! So close, he works in the same office as us, and he also hosts a podcast! Tune in with us and Reflector sports editor Tanner Marlar to learn about the fated rivalry between MSU and Ole Miss, listen to Emma's thoughts on "Red Notice" (2021), and decide what you think about this week's crazy story this week On the Scene! To find Tanner's sports podcast "The Dudes": click here. Find Tanner on Twitter: @tanner_marlar Red Notice (2021) Interview with Director Rawson Marshall Thurber about the making of the film: find it here. For more about the Kangaroo on the interstate story: click here. For information about the Mississippi execution: click here and here. Keep up with us on social media! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @onthescenepod Emma's Twitter: @emma_dotson3 and Instagram: @emmadotson Heather's Twitter: @JournalistHRH and Instagram: @hheatherrhea Send us an email if you'd like to be a guest on the pod: [email protected]

Welcome to the second episode of On the Scene: Reflecting on Mississippi's Top Stories. In this week's episode, hosts Emma and Heather welcome their first guest on the show Editor-in-chief for The Reflector, Hannah Blankenship! Tune in as we dig into Hannah's most recent article on MSU Greek life, decide if you agree or disagree with Emma's hot take, and take an emotional journey with us as Heather unpacks Red (Taylor's Version) this week On the Scene! “Outright, it’s segregated;” A look at Greek life on MSU's campus: click here. Highlands shooter caught: read about it here. The Harder They Fall (2021) Director Jeymes Samuel's statement on the use of the N-word in movies: find it here. Keep up with us on social media! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @onthescenepod Emma's Twitter: @emma_dotson3 and Instagram: @emmadotson Heather's Twitter: @JournalistHRH and Instagram: @hheatherrhea Send us an email if you'd like to be a guest on the pod: [email protected]

Welcome to our Pilot episode of On the Scene: Reflecting on Mississippi's Top Stories. In this week's episode, hosts Emma and Heather break down the new additions being added to MSU's campus and discuss some hot takes, including a PB&J showdown and a movie review of "Spencer" (2021). MSU changes around campus article written by Jordan Brock for The Reflector: Click here Pelahatchie woman hiring a hitman article written by Anthony Warren for WLBT: Click here Keep up with us on social media! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @onthescenepod Emma's Twitter: @emma_dotson3 and Instagram: @emmadotson Heather's Twitter: @JournalistHRH and Instagram: @hheatherrhea Send us an email if you'd like to be a guest on the pod: [email protected]

Meet the hosts of “On the Scene Podcast!” Heather and Emma are two editors from Mississippi State University’s student newspaper, “The Reflector.” Listen to the first of our many hot takes, a synopsis of the podcast, how we met, and why we decided to start our podcast! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @onthescenepod  Emma’s Twitter: @emma_dotson3 and Instagram: @emmadotson Heather’s Twitter: @JournalistHRH and Instagram: @hheatherrhea Send us an email if you want to be featured on the pod, or if you have any questions for us: [email protected] And let us know if you agree or disagree with either of our hot takes or favorites! Stay tuned for our pilot episode coming out Thursday, Nov. 11!