By Andy Brack, editor and publisher  |  Hats off and hearty congratulations to Former Gov. David Beasley and the United Nations’ World Food Program that he leads. Just days ago, it won the Nobel Peace Prize for its work to feed the world’s hungry.  Part of the prize’s international glory is a tribute to Beasley’s leadership.  It’s something in which  the whole state should take pride.  

Beasley, who admitted to reporters that he was speechless after hearing the news, wrote on Twitter earlier today: “I struggle to put into words what the @WFP family is feeling right now. We are so touched by your overwhelming support. But it breaks my heart that millions of people are starving today. Let this #NobelPeacePrize2020 awaken the world to the suffering and struggle of so many.”

Three years ago after Beasley took the job that has taken him all over the world, we offered the following profile of what he’s been doing.  It’s fitting to republish it today.