Daily Journal wins General Excellence

The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal was named the best large daily newspaper in the state and took home 44 awards from the Mississippi Press Association's awards contest. The awards recognized the Journal's work in 2021.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal won first place in the coveted General Excellence category at the Mississippi Press Association awards ceremony held Saturday.

The General Excellence category recognizes the best newspaper or media outlet in its division. The Daily Journal competes in the largest division against The Sun Herald in Biloxi, which won second; Mississippi Today in Jackson, which won third; and the Clarion Ledger in Jackson.

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