Mike JonesAfter 11 years away from coaching, Mike Jones returned to the sideline on Monday, March 18, after Mississippi College renamed him as its head basketball coach.
Jeffrey Caliedo: Jacksonian High Schooler Accepted into YaleWhen colleges open the fall semester, a Jackson native will take his writing skills and experience eastward. Murrah High School senior Jeffrey Caliedo has been accepted to Yale University on a full scholarship.
Jeff McCutchenCapt. Jeff McCutchen will be officially sworn in Monday as the Oxford Police Department's new police chief. McCutchen has been running the 100-person department for the last 11 months as interim chief when former chief Joey East took leave to …
Stephen BrownStephen Brown, a Jackson native who performs as hip-hop artist 5th Child, has worked as assistant director of outreach for Get2College since 2013.
Reggie PerryOne player making early season waves is Mississippi State University sophomore forward Reggie Perry.
James KenyonJackson resident James Kenyon says he has a heart for "telling stories that might not otherwise be heard," which he has had the chance to do since co-founding the Hearth and Mantel Theatre in 2017.
Dana LarkinAfter working and living in Jackson for 52 years, Executive Director of Growing Up Knowing Dana Larkin has stepped down from her position and moved to the Washington D.C. area to be closer to her family and grandchildren.
Jeffrey CorneliusThe Mississippi Jazz Foundation named Jeffrey Cornelius, a senior at Murrah High School, as the up-and-coming artist of the year during its 16th annual Night of Musical Artistry at Duling Hall on Nov. 29. During the event, the foundation honors …
Brian Cole IIMSU safety Brian Cole II has an extra game on film to show off his abilities to scouts. After Cole finishes the Music City Bowl, he will start preparing for the 2020 Reese's Senior Bowl.
Greg MichelTate Reeves, Mississippi's incoming governor, is keeping Greg Michel as the state's emergency director.
Jay FletcherServing as the executive director of Young Business Leaders Jackson since 2016, Jay Fletcher works to help young businessmen grow in their faith and leadership.
Whitney VanGorder: PhotographerFlowood resident and professional photographer Whitney VanGorder uses her past to motivate herself to be a positive influence for those around her.
Benito JonesSenior defensive tackle Benito Jones will represent the University of Mississippi in the 2020 Reese's Senior Bowl. He is the fifth Rebel in the last four years to be invited to play in the game.
Elvis MujicDon't be surprised if you step into a Waffle House and find Elvis Mujic, 30, telling jokes and interacting with everybody like he would in any comedy club.
Girmay BerhieJackson resident Girmay Berhie became Jackson State University's new dean of the School of Public Health and Social Work in August 2019.