Person of the Day
Trell Kimmons
Nicknamed the "Coldwater Comet," U.S. Olympic track team member Trell Kimmons holds the Mississippi state record in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.39 seconds.
Jacksonian
Laurie Bertram Roberts
When she was 18, Laurie Roberts lay on a hospital table on the edge of life.
Person of the Day
JSU's Michael Tinsley Wins Silver Medal
Jackson State track sensation Michael Tinsley has won the silver medal in the 400-meter hurdles.
Person of the Day
Isiah Young
In his first season at Ole Miss, Young became the 2012 SEC Outdoor Champion in the 200-meter, with a time of 20.32 seconds.
Person of the Day
Bianca Knight
U.S. Olympic Team member Bianca Knight was born in Ridgeland in 1989, and currently lives in Austin, Texas.
Person of the Day
Ole Miss' Brittney Reese Wins Gold Medal
UPDATE Aug 8, 2012: Brittney Reese won a gold medal in the Women's Long Jump.
Jacksonian
Mollie Wyatt
Helping abusers and victims of domestic violence get to the root of their problems is "a passion in my heart sent from God," Mollie Wyatt says.
Person of the Day
Sally Ride
California native Sally Ride's journey began in 1978, when NASA chose her and six other women for astronaut training, a male-dominated field.
Person of the Day
David Kelly
David Kelly is asking west Jackson residents to be open minded about a proposed development he and Chartre Consulting want to build near Jackson State University.
Person of the Day
Jonathan Randolph
Brandon golfer Jonathan Randolph is playing at the True South Classic, Mississippi's only PGA tournament.
Person of the Day
William Raspberry
William Raspberry, a Mississippi native who spent five decades as a reporter and then a Washington Post columnist, died July 17.
Food
Mayor Chuck Jordan
Mayor Chuck Jordan is about to declare Greenville, Miss., the Hot Tamale Capital of the World.
Person of the Day
Mike Chaney
The Affordable Care Act has affected few in Mississippi more than State Commissioner of Insurance Mike Chaney.
Jacksonian
"Kidd" Jordan
Tonight at 8 p.m., the Yellow Scarf plays host to saxophonist "Kidd" Jordan.
