Viewer Discretion Advised: Aftermath Photographs of the Burning of the Presbyterian Church in College Hill, Mississippi
On Saturday, August 13, 2022 at approximately 10:30 pm, the historic Presbyterian Church in College Hill, Mississippi caught fire. Local fire departments and residents tried to save the community church from burning, but the sanctuary was lost to the blaze.
All of these photographs were taken August 14–15, 2022 by Newt Rayburn, with help from daughter Alex Rayburn (age 7).
About the Author
Newt Rayburn Newt Rayburn founded THE LOCAL VOICE in March of 2006. Previously, Newt was Editor of PROFANE EXISTENCE in Minneapolis, and Art Director for Ole Miss' LIVING BLUES magazine. Newt won a National Magazine Award in 1999 for his SOUTHERN MUSIC ISSUE with THE OXFORD AMERICAN. A seventh-generation Lafayette County, Mississippian, Newt Rayburn's alter ego—Neuter Cooter—lead the Mississippi band THE COOTERS to Rocknoll Glory across the USA from 1993-2018. Newt is a family man who also is a publisher, photographer, writer, musician, landlord, and Civil War enthusiast.
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