This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Kristen visits with 2025 Governor’s Arts Awards Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Walt Grayson.

Grayson is known for his career as a storyteller in broadcasting. He is a revered figure in Mississippi and has spent over five decades narrating the stories of his beloved state. He currently works as a news anchor and lifestyle/feature reporter for WJTV-12, but his career spans radio and television on multiple Mississippi networks.

Join us on February 6 as he is honored at the 2025 Governor’s Arts Awards, and tune in to this episode on MPB Radio on Sunday, January 12, at 5 p.m. CT. You can also listen on your favorite podcasting app.

For more information about the 2025 Governor’s Arts Awards, visit arts.ms.gov/gaa