V.A. PattersonEach year, in March, V.A. Patterson becomes something else. One year, she became a gypsy. Another year, a cavewoman. One year, she even transformed into an emu.
Marshall Henderson and Martha AlwalC Spire named Ole Miss' Marshall Henderson and Mississippi State's Martha Alwal the state's best college basketball players Monday at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame.
Larry FisherAfter years of pouring his heart into the city of Jackson and Hinds County, former Hinds Emergency Operations Director Larry Fisher can finally rest.
Cadet Colonel Seggie McClendonA senior at Wingfield high school, Cadet Colonel Seggie McClendon is a positive role model for his school and a symbol of the potential of young people.
Howell and Gillom Trophy FinalistsEarlier this week, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame announced the three finalists for the Howell and Gillom Trophies.
Daphne HigginsIn 1992, Daphne Higgins started a 13-year sales career at The Clarion-Ledger.
Cindy GriffinAt Jaycee Park Friday, Cindy Griffin, the executive director of the Habitat for Humanity-Metro Jackson affiliate, announced that the organization received a $250,000 matching grant from Lowe's.
Gene DattelA Mississippi Delta native, Gene Dattel was the only Mississippian to attend Yale in 1962.
Dr. Michael V. WilliamsWhen Dr. Michael Vinson Williams discusses his most recent book, "Medgar Evers: Mississippi Martyr," one can only wonder where he obtained the passion to write such an in-depth biography of one of Jackson's most important visionaries.
Michelle ObamaFirst lady Michelle Obama made Clinton her first stop on a two-day tour promoting her signature Let's Move anti-obesity program.
Euvester SimpsonOriginally from Itta Bena, Euvester Simpson returned to Mississippi after starting high school in Wisconsin, and graduated from Greenwood's Amanda Elzy High School.
David BannerEducation holds importance to record producer and rapper David Banner. This week, he will be a keynote speaker at two separate events about education in Jackson.
Roy ColemanIn 1976, Roy Coleman became the first black high-school quarterback to receive a scholarship at the University of Mississippi.
Lecrae MooreGospel artist Lecrae Moore, known for the song "Background," is coming to Jackson Tuesday night to perform at Jackson State University's Rose E. McCoy Auditorium.
Dr. Edwin DoddDr. Edwin Dodd, director of the Jackson Pain Center and medical director of Physician's Surgery Center, recently received accolades from his patients.