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Denise Gonsalves
At Millsaps, she's everyone's mama. It doesn't matter how old you are, what race you are or even how weird you are—Denise Gonsalves, 42, is going to be your mama.
Carlton Martin
Football talent came naturally for Carlton Martin. The 6-foot-2-inch, 270-pound Brandon native is a senior defensive lineman for the Madison Central Jaguars.
Margie Thompson
Margie Thompson's second-grade classroom blooms. Dancing bears proclaim the longness and shortness of vowels. Colors swirl, and pep-talk art tells children that they can excel in math, in literature, in …
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Jerome Gentry
When 49-year-old Jerome Gentry talks about his high-school football days, his smile and hand gestures become big and animated. In 1975, the Callaway High School Chargers finished 12-0the first prep …
Alisa Ross
At first glance, Alisa Ross appears to be a shy 17-year-old senior at Callaway High School. But catch her on the basketball court, and she lights up with a fire …
Ted Duckworth
Native Jacksonian Ted Duckworth, 39, is dedicated to changing the face of downtown Jackson. A married father of four, Duckworth graduated from Mississippi State in 1988 with a bachelor's in …
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Bob Davidson
"My first love is the law. My second love is music," says Bob Davidson, 59, sitting in his office at the Mississippi Capitol Building.
Althea Stewart
"I wear a lot of hats," Althea Stewart says. When Jim Hill students want to get something going at their school, they usually call on 39-year-old Stewart, who already sits …
Jason Goree
At first sight, Jason Goree looks as if he is all about business. As he flops in his brown executive chair, a picture of his wife, Khylah, and 3-year-old son …
Abe Schewel
When Abe Schewel isn't carrying his briefcase through the halls of Murrah High School or wearing a whistle around his neck on the soccer field, it's easy to mistake him …
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Pratik Shah
"I have always liked bacteria," Pratik Shah says, laughing. "That makes me look nerdy." But at 28 years old, Shah is no average nerd.
Sean Wade
Sean Wade is a big guy. He could use his stature to threaten, but instead, he exudes tranquility to those in his presence. Wade, 32, speaks with clarity and precision, …
Jarvis Dortch
Since 2006, Jarvis Dortch has worked as a communications coordinator for the Mississippi Health Advocacy Program, which aims to improve health care for all Mississippians, "especially those whose health is …
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Byron Knight
Twenty-eight-year-old Byron Knight had no original intention of opening a gourmet coffee shop. But after a friend consulted him about opening a new business in Fondren, he loved the idea.
Rage Caged
Hey, that was a great victory celebration for the Jackson Rage, wasn't it? Celebrating their great triumph at home last Saturday night at Jackson State before the largest crowd of …
The Best In Sports In The Next 7 Days
MLS soccer, Chivas USA at Los Angeles (10 p.m., ESPN2): The Goats and Galaxy battle for L.A. supremacy. It's not the Euro Cup, but at least you get to see …
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Men's college basketball, Mississippi State vs. Washington in NCAA West Regional (about 4 p.m., Portland, Ore., Ch. 12/105.9 FM): The Bulldogs, fresh off a stunning run through the SEC Tournament, …
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Men's college basketball, Spring Hill at Belhaven (7:30 p.m., 930 AM): The Blazers try to claw their way up to the middle of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference standings.
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Pro football, Toronto at Calgary (6 p.m., CSS): See how our neighbors to the north do it in the Canadian Football League. Former Ole Miss running back John Avery plays …
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Men's college basketball, NCAA regional semifinals (6 p.m., Ch. 12/930 AM): The semifinals are tonight and Friday; the finals are on Saturday and Sunday.
