Mississippi revival

Mississippi | Mississippi revivalCleanup for Gulf Coast native and former Netscape CEO Jim Barksdale requires both pigs and chickens | Jamie Dean

Along Mississippi's devastated Gulf Coast, it's the worst of times and it's the best of times, according to Jim Barksdale, a native son, philanthropist, and former Netscape CEO. Mr. Barksdale has been tapped to lead the state's efforts to rebuild thousands of homes, businesses, schools, and roads. When Mr. Barksdale surveys miles of Hurricane Katrina rubble and destruction in Mississippi, he doesn't just see obliteration—he also sees opportunity: "We've got the cleanest slate we're ever going to have."

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour agrees and has named Mr. Barksdale chairman of the governor's commission on recovery, rebuilding, and renewal, a panel that aims to usher in a state "renaissance," according to the governor: "If we build the Coast and South Mississippi back just the way it was before, we will have failed."

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October 08, 2005, Vol. 20, No. 39

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