Charles H. Beady Jr.
The Board of Directors of the Mississippi Food Network named Charles H. Beady Jr., the former president of the Piney Woods School south of Jackson, the new CEO of the organization Thursday, Aug. 21.
Walker Wilbanks
Jackson Prep headmaster Jason Walton says junior guard and defensive tackle Walker Wilbanks became ill during the second half of Friday's game.
Pamela Bates Graham
At night and on weekends, Pamela Bates Graham puts on the green and black uniform of the Capital City Roller Girls and transforms into Graham Reaper.
Glen Rogers
Mississippi-born Glen Rogers is an internationally acclaimed artist who draws inspiration from ancient symbols carved on rocks and cave walls around the world to create paintings, prints, drawings and public sculptures.
Otis Riddley
Otis Riddley's hard work has not gone unnoticed. The former football star became head coach of the Provine football program in February. Former head coach Willie Collins' 30-year tenure with the Rams is now history.
Cat Cora
Cat Cora is teaming up with local chefs and Table 100 in Flowood on Aug. 19 for a fundraiser called "Mississippi Culanthropy" that will benefit future UMMC nursing students with a scholarship.
Gloria Williamson
Former state Sen. Gloria Chisolm Williamson, 69, has been a champion for Mississippi in her many roles.
Amanda McMillan
One late Saturday evening in 2013, Amanda McMillan took a break from her job as a server at Table 100 in Flowood. By Tuesday, McMillan was in Washington, D.C., shaking hands with the president and first lady.
David Green
State Rep. David Green was known for folksy turns of phrase and eloquent, heartfelt pleas for programs to help his constituents.
Enrika Williams
Jackson chef Enrika Williams stars on the latest episode of "Hotel Hell," airing tonight at 8 p.m. on FOX.
Chasing Edom
After two unsuccessful attempted EPs, the members of Chasing Edom decided to take things into their own hands with "High Cotton."
Brett Favre
The Packers and Brett Favre jointly announced that they are inducting the quarterback into the Packers Hall of Fame and will retire his number 4 on July 18, 2015.
Whit Ramsey
Whit Ramsey became active in the Jackson music community when he started going to metal hardcore shows with his brother when he was in 6th grade.
Dr. Ricky Clay
Dr. Ricky Clay, a plastic surgeon at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, specializes in reconstructive surgery, working frequently with patients who have suffered an animal attack.
Judge Myron H. Thompson
This morning, Judge Myron H. Thompson, a senior United States District Court judge for middle Alabama, ruled that Alabama's Women's Health and Safety Act is unconstitutional under the premise that the act would place an "undue burden" on women's access to abortions in the state of Alabama.