Sara MurphyLike David fighting Goliath, Sara Murphy is attempting to slay a monster: Alzheimer's disease. Murphy, 30, is the outreach coordinator for the Alzheimer's Association Mississippi Chapter, an organization working to raise awareness and help victims of the disease.
Jayne SargentLast night, the Jackson Public School Board voted to name Jayne Sargent the district's interim superintendent.
Commander Jesse RobinsonWith help from the community, newly appointed Jackson Police Department Precinct 1 Commander Jesse Robinson hopes to improve the quality of life for residents. Robinson, who served as Precinct 1 commander since 2009, entered his new position June 17. He …
Simeyon Butler"You can be a smart person, but if you're not able to communicate effectively, it's a waste of time," Simeyon Butler says.
Dorothy TriplettDorothy Triplett is driven to help people in any way she possibly can. She believes that sometimes the best assistance anyone can give is objectivity and a listening ear.
Eric WassilakEric Wassilak wears all the hats at Fondren Guitars, a business that serves as a hub for local musicians to buy, play, learn and repair their equipment. He's store manager, handles sales and repairs, schedules lessons for 150 guitar students …
Rev. Otis Moss IIIRev. Otis Moss III, senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ of Chicago, visits Tougaloo College to speak to teenage girls this week.
Henry Lee "Trey" MangumAIDS activist Henry "Trey" Mangum died Friday in New Orleans, leaving behind a particularly heartfelt legacy of hope.
Muriel Hollins<b>This is a corrected version of the story. We spelled Muriel Hollins name wrong previously. We regret making this error.</b>
John R. KellyGov. Haley Barbour appointed John R. Kelly to the Mississippi State Board of Education yesterday. Kelly's term begins July 1, and the state Senate must confirm him. His term expires June 30, 2020.
Cassio BatteastCassio Batteast is slow to talk about himself, but his infectious smile and upbeat personality shine through as he talks about his experiences working with young men. Batteast, 31, is a case manager with Catholic Charities and the founder of …
Lewis LiddellLewis Liddell is certain the first wrong note he hears in band practice later this summer will get him fired up. He can't wait.
David PreziosiA deep-rooted passion for preserving history and community involvement motivates David Preziosi, executive director of Mississippi Heritage Trust.
Will OatisWill Oatis of Silver Creek wants to be the next governor of Mississippi. Oatis, 37, is running as an independent candidate. Education and economic development are his top political issues.
Marlene MacalusoJackson's downtown Hilton Garden Inn, known to locals as the King Edward Hotel, has a new general manager: Marlene Macaluso.