Amy Steadman
When I asked Amy Steadman who dead or alive she would invite to a dinner party, it was apparent that she had thought of this before.
Jessica Catchings
Jessica Catchings blazes a trail across Jackson accomplishing multiple tasks at once and creating more in the process. The 22-year-old history student plans to graduate from Jackson State University in August, and then dive headfirst into law school.
‘The Thrill' of the Game
Will Clark is a New Orleans native who played for Mississippi State University's baseball team from 1984-1985.
Hill Denson
On a foggy morning in early March, Coach Hill Denson gazes across the outfield of Smith-Wills Stadium and notes the new additions to the field.
Charly Abraham
Anxiously sitting at a corner table in the Hal & Mal's Restaurant downtown, 58-year-old Charly Abraham talks about his passion for music.
Eclecius Franklin
As I descended into the lower level of Fondren Corner last week, I could hear massage therapist/trainer Eclecius Franklin shout out to his wife: "Time, baby!"
Katie McClendon
If you're a member of the Jackson Progressives, a student at the UMC, or you've seen The Vagina Monologues at Rainbow, you're probably familiar with Katie McClendon.
Law on Call
Last summer, Jackson attorneys Tim Porter and Rocky Wilkins came up with the idea for "Law Call," a live call-in show that premiered on WLBT Feb. 7.
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.
Mark Scurlock
Immediately after I entered Scurlock's Donuts, my vow to refuse any pastries placed before me became obsolete. Once the glazed donut hit my taste buds, it was love at first bite.
Hardline Monks: Hitting Every Spectrum
On a recent brisk Sunday afternoon, I met the Hardline Monks at their garage-turned-studio for a rehearsal before their Feb. 20 show at Mugshots.
Grady Griffin
Grady Griffin is the director of education and training for the Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Association, but don't let that fancy title fool you.
Meet the Valentines
Chrissy Vessell received the best Valentine ever Feb. 14, 2008, when Billy Valentine became her husband.
Paul Forster
Paul Forster is the teacher you wanted to have in high school. Among his many interests, one of his most intriguing is his desire to be an organic farmer.
Merrill "Mo" McKewen
While working as a project coordinator, events planner and/or fundraiser for more than a dozen non-profit clients, McKewen, who prefers you call her "Mo," has raised two daughters, taught at Murrah and Peeples, and volunteered for several community events.