The Pearl River is an integral part of Jackson's water infrastructure, Louisiana and Mississippi's wetlands, and the economies of countless cities along its banks—but you wouldn't know it from talking to our city's residents.
Alex Melnick
Alex Melnick is a writer, educator, and non-profit professional from Jackson, MS. Her work has been previously published in outlets such as Rewire, The Caravan, and Rooted. She can be reached at alexandrasmelnick@gmail.com