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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.

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Laurie Bertram Roberts

When she was 18, Laurie Roberts lay on a hospital table on the edge of life.

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JSU's Michael Tinsley Wins Silver Medal

Jackson State track sensation Michael Tinsley has won the silver medal in the 400-meter hurdles.

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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.

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Bianca Knight

U.S. Olympic Team member Bianca Knight was born in Ridgeland in 1989, and currently lives in Austin, Texas.

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Ole Miss' Brittney Reese Wins Gold Medal

UPDATE Aug 8, 2012: Brittney Reese won a gold medal in the Women's Long Jump.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Jonathan Randolph

Brandon golfer Jonathan Randolph is playing at the True South Classic, Mississippi's only PGA tournament.

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William Raspberry

William Raspberry, a Mississippi native who spent five decades as a reporter and then a Washington Post columnist, died July 17.

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Timothy Orey

Timothy Orey has wanted to entertain people since he can remember.

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Mayor Chuck Jordan

Mayor Chuck Jordan is about to declare Greenville, Miss., the Hot Tamale Capital of the World.

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Mike Chaney

The Affordable Care Act has affected few in Mississippi more than State Commissioner of Insurance Mike Chaney.

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"Kidd" Jordan

Tonight at 8 p.m., the Yellow Scarf plays host to saxophonist "Kidd" Jordan.