Myrlie Evers-WilliamsThe widow of assassinated civil rights leader Medgar Evers, Myrlie Evers-Williams, stands on her own as a civil-rights activist, while continuing her late husband's legacy.
Lyman McAnally, Jr.Lyman Corbitt "Mac" McAnally, Jr., 56, has written or strummed his guitar in numerous songs that you probably know and sing along to, even if you've never heard of him.
Shelby OsborneNext season, Campbellsville University in Kentucky will take on Shelby Osborne, who will be college football's first female cornerback.
Charles EversCharles Evers, 91, is a World War II Army veteran who fought abroad and at home for equality. He was also one of the most influential civil-rights spokespeople and activists in Mississippi.
Peter HellerAs a writer, Peter Heller seems as complex as his character. He's a frequent contributor to National Geographic, Outside and Men's Journal magazines, as well as Bloomberg Businessweek.
Fannie Lou HamerThrough her years as an activist, Fannie Lou Hamer worked tirelessly for voting rights, prosperity and health in African American communities, and to desegregate schools.
Brandon BlacklidgeBlacklidge, 29, calls craft beer his "labor of love," working for a printing company by day and serving as Lucky Town Brewing Co.'s researcher and developer by night.
Sital SanjanwalaThis week, Jackson native Sital Sanjanwala, who now works for Fondren-based political consulting firm Chism Strategies, received Campaign & Elections magazine's Rising Star award for her work to help defeat Mississippi's 2011 personhood amendment.
Dr. Robert P. MosesCivil rights activist Dr. Robert P. Moses played a vital role in the creation of the Mississippi Freedom Summer Project, which brought northern college students to the South to help register black voters.
Mona NicholasMona Nicholas, the newly appointed deputy director of the USA International Ballet Competition—one of the largest international ballet competitions in the world—,fell in love with dance the first time she saw a performance.
Archie ManningIf a Mississippian brings up "Archie," they are without a doubt talking about former Ole Miss and New Orleans Saints great Archie Manning, one of the most recognizable sports figures in Mississippi history.
Frank SpencerIt's lunchtime at Stewpot Community Services, and Frank Spencer, executive director, stands off to the side, watching as Stewpot does what it's meant to do—serve the people of Jackson.
Ramona SpannRamona Spann, 55, is on a mission to break the cycle of poor food choices and obesity in Mississippi by working from the ground up, starting with kids.
Lindsey LemmonsWhen not delving into nature, Lindsey Lemmons, 33, serves as environmental management systems coordinator for the National Guard and advocates in Jackson for an end to manufactured foods and genetically modified organisms, among other activities.
The widow of assassinated civil rights leader Medgar Evers, Myrlie Evers-Williams, stands on her own as a civil-rights activist, while continuing her late husband's legacy.
Lyman Corbitt "Mac" McAnally, Jr., 56, has written or strummed his guitar in numerous songs that you probably know and sing along to, even if you've never heard of him.
Next season, Campbellsville University in Kentucky will take on Shelby Osborne, who will be college football's first female cornerback.
Charles Evers, 91, is a World War II Army veteran who fought abroad and at home for equality. He was also one of the most influential civil-rights spokespeople and activists in Mississippi.
As a writer, Peter Heller seems as complex as his character. He's a frequent contributor to National Geographic, Outside and Men's Journal magazines, as well as Bloomberg Businessweek.
Through her years as an activist, Fannie Lou Hamer worked tirelessly for voting rights, prosperity and health in African American communities, and to desegregate schools.
On June 7, California Chrome has a chance to end the current Triple Crown drought at the 146th Belmont Stakes.
Blacklidge, 29, calls craft beer his "labor of love," working for a printing company by day and serving as Lucky Town Brewing Co.'s researcher and developer by night.
This week, Jackson native Sital Sanjanwala, who now works for Fondren-based political consulting firm Chism Strategies, received Campaign & Elections magazine's Rising Star award for her work to help defeat Mississippi's 2011 personhood amendment.
Civil rights activist Dr. Robert P. Moses played a vital role in the creation of the Mississippi Freedom Summer Project, which brought northern college students to the South to help register black voters.
Mona Nicholas, the newly appointed deputy director of the USA International Ballet Competition—one of the largest international ballet competitions in the world—,fell in love with dance the first time she saw a performance.
If a Mississippian brings up "Archie," they are without a doubt talking about former Ole Miss and New Orleans Saints great Archie Manning, one of the most recognizable sports figures in Mississippi history.
It's lunchtime at Stewpot Community Services, and Frank Spencer, executive director, stands off to the side, watching as Stewpot does what it's meant to do—serve the people of Jackson.
Ramona Spann, 55, is on a mission to break the cycle of poor food choices and obesity in Mississippi by working from the ground up, starting with kids.
When not delving into nature, Lindsey Lemmons, 33, serves as environmental management systems coordinator for the National Guard and advocates in Jackson for an end to manufactured foods and genetically modified organisms, among other activities.