Oxford Writer to Serve as Poet Laureate - The Oxford Eagle

Oxford writer to serve as Poet Laureate - The Oxford Eagle

The Mississippi Arts Commission announced the appointment of Ann Fisher-Wirth of Oxford as the state’s new Poet Laureate on Thursday. The appointment, made by Gov. Tate Reeves, names Fisher-Wirth to serve as the official state poet for a four-year term. As Poet Laureate, Fisher-Wirth will create and present poetry for state occasions, promote literacy, and represent Mississippi’s cultural heritage through her work. Fisher-Wirth brings an extensi…

Ann Fisher-Wirth is Mississippi's Poet Laureate - Mississippi Monitor

Ann Fisher-Wirth Governor Tate Reeves has appointed accomplished poet Ann Fisher-Wirth of Oxford, Miss., as Mississippi’s Poet Laureate. Serving as the official state poet for a term of four years, the state’s Poet Laureate creates and reads appropriate poetry at state occasions, promotes literacy, and represents the rich cultural heritage of Mississippi. “It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Ann Fisher-Wirth as Mississip…

Ann Fisher-Wirth is Mississippi's Poet Laureate

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