By: Will Weissert, Nicole Winfield, Josh Boak, Ashton Pittman
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Ashton Pittman is a News Editor at the Mississippi Free Press. With a focus on regional interest and world news, he covers a diverse range of topics including cybersecurity, climate change, and environmental issues. Ashton’s impactful reporting has earned him recognition, including being featured in the Australian National Review Newspaper, Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, and The Facts Newspaper.
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Ashton Pittman's reporting focuses on local government, politics, legal policy regulation and evolving stories in Mississippi, particularly Jackson. If you are pitching to Ashton, consider providing insights or expertise related to local political developments such as elections, voting issues, legislative decisions or legal matters within the state of Mississippi. Given his focus on scandals and crime-related topics too, he may be interested in pitches that provide unique perspectives or information related to ongoing investigations or controversies within the state.
Given his geographic focus on Mississippi and Jackson specifically, ensure that your pitch is relevant to this specific area for it to have the best chance of catching his attention.
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