Duvalier MaloneWhen Jackson resident Duvalier Malone was 16, he entered and won an essay contest at Jefferson County High School sponsored by the Southwest Mississippi ETA Leadership Institution. The prize was a trip to Washington, D.C.
Eduardo Cruz, Victor France and Tom GavinOn Monday, April 29, the Mississippi Brilla announced they had added three members of the national-championship winning Belhaven Blazers soccer team.
Kathleen VarnellThe healing process from the 9-11 tragedy had just begun for ceramist Kathleen Varnell when the "Beltway Sniper" struck, killing 10 and injuring three others in suburban Washington, D.C.
Melinda ToddMelinda Todd, coordinator for Crisis Prevention Resource Program at Jackson State University, is dedicated to combating suicide through education and mentorship.
Debra McGeeDebra McGee, senior vice president and director of minority business development at BankPlus, recently received the Small Business Association's Financial Services award as part of the 2013 Small Business Week.
Hill HarperHill Harper is a jack-of-all-trades. As an actor, he is best known for his role on "CSI: New York" as Dr. Sheldon Hawkes, but he is also an activist, author and philanthropist, as well has having a highly publicized friendship …
RIP, Orley HoodI went up to the University of Mississippi Medical Center last week to visit my old pal, golf partner, fellow Braves and Saints lover, and much-admired writer, Orley Hood.
Debra FergusonDebra Ferguson says she and her husband of 38 years don't vacation very well.
Felder RushingFelder Rushing is a man whose gardening roots run deep.
Candice StockerCandice Stocker is one of the organizers of Community Animal Rescue & Adoption Inc.'s upcoming Jail-n-Bail fundraiser event May 2. She also sits on CARA's board of directors.
Jobie L. Martin Classroom BuildingA locally designed building on the campus of Hinds Community College has received a national award for excellence from the American Institute of Architecture.
Tracee ThompsonTracee Thompson is the Jackson Public School district's 2013 Teacher of the Year.
Dr. Billy KimBelhaven University welcomes the addition of a campus international center named for the first Asian elected as president of the 40-million-member Baptist World Alliance: Dr. Billy Kim, a global spiritual leader, advocate for the poor, and humanitarian.
Maura PhillipsMaura Phillips is a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, and she works in the mortgage industry for a company called Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp.
Josh LindseyJosh Lindsey didn't know how long he would be a teacher after he moved to Hancock County in 2006.