NEWS West Virginia University at Parkersburg
300 Campus Drive Parkersburg WV 26104
Phone: 304-424-8203 | Fax: 304-424-8315
MEDIA ADVISORY
Investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell, whose work to date has helped to unearth decades' old civil rights cases resulting in numerous convictions will visit West Virginia University at Parkersburg today (Oct. 23).
A reporter with The Clarion Ledger in Jackson, Miss. since 1986, Mitchell is the author of “The Preacher and the Klansman.” He will give a free presentation at 7 p.m., Tuesday, in the multi-purpose room. It is open to the public.
Mitchell is available for media interviews between 3:30 and 5 p.m. or 6 and 6:45 p.m. today. Please call 424-8203 to schedule.
His appearance is co-sponsored by The Parkersburg News and Sentinel.
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For additional information, contact:
Connie Dziagwa
WVU Parkersburg
Executive Director
Institutional Advancement
(304-424-8203, Office)
(304-424-8315, Fax)