Jennifer Edwards has joined the staff of The Natchez Democrat as a reporter and graphic designer. Edwards, a native of Tupelo, is a 2005 graduate of Mississippi State University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in communication with and emphasis in public relations.

She has worked for the Neshoba Democrat as a graphic designer and lifestyles writer, and most recently was working at the Impact of Meridian as production supervisor for the shopper’s guide and lifestyle

publication.

She is married to Jeff Edwards, the sports editor at The Democrat. They have two daughters, Payton, 4, and Hannah, 1.