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Lily Womble

Lily Womble has made it her life's mission to empower and improve the lives of women around the world.

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Don O'Neal

For retired Army veteran Don O'Neal, drag racing is a tool to make a difference and support his military family.

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Jakob Clark

Before he even moved back to Jackson in December 2012, Jakob Clark, one of Jackson's music-scene veterans, already had the concept for Whitespike in his head.

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David West

Jackson artist David West is a teacher as well as an artist. He teaches art classes at Belhaven University, a position he has held for four years.

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Marshall Henderson

The University of Mississippi announced Wednesday afternoon that it was suspending indefinitely star shooting guard Marshall Henderson for violations of team rules.

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Erik Kegler

During his former career as a dancer, Erik Kegler debuted in Cincinnati as the first male Peter Pan.

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Chuck Galey

Award-winning author, writer and illustrator Chuck Galey says he's a child of the Golden Books era.

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Anne O'Hara

The Mississippi Arts Commission granted $1.5 million to fund artists and art programs across the state for fiscal year 2013. One of those grant recipients was Anne O'Hara, who received …

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Dr. George Schimmel

Dr. George Schimmel, a cardiologist by trade, initially joined the Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees with a personal agenda: making a difference in public education.

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Craig Hendry

Beer aficionado Craig Hendry enjoys drinking locally and, until recently, some of his favorite beers couldn't be bought at home in Mississippi.

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Jackson's New Chiefs

Jackson's first responders have new bosses. In his first official appointments, newly sworn in Mayor Chokwe Lumumba appointed interim chiefs to the Jackson Police Department and Jackson Fire Department.

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Chad Shealy

Chad Shealy, principal at Gary Road Intermediate School in Byram, received a statewide honor June 21 when the Mississippi Board of Education named him the 2013 Mississippi Administrator of the …

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St. Andrew's Episcopal School

St. Andrew's Episcopal School not only teaches students to be outstanding in the classroom, but outside of the school's walls as well.

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Magnolia Roller Vixens

One week from today, most of the nation will take a break from work and celebrate Independence Day. To get a jump on the holiday, this Saturday, June 29, is …

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Todd Allen

49-year-old Allen, who recently worked on Mayor-elect Chokwe Lumumba's campaign, has never shied away from racial integration or open dialogue about differences.