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Person of the Day | Ebony Archie: Yoga Instructor Shares Wellness Lessons Through Free Classes in Downtown Jackson
Jackson native Ebony Archie moved back to her hometown earlier this year and established a wellness brand, Sol&Self, through which she hosts free yoga sessions in downtown Jackson.
Person of the Day | Curtis Flowers, Wrongfully Imprisoned on Murder Charges for 23 Years, Dies at 56
Curtis Flowers, who spent nearly 23 years in prison for murders he said he did not commit, was found dead Oct. 7 at the age of 56. Flowers’ conviction was overturned after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled prosecutors improperly removed Black jurors, denying Flowers a fair trial.
Person of the Day | Dewayne Thomas: Hinds County Judge Dies at 72 While Running for Re-Election
Hinds County Chancery Court Judge Dewayne Thomas, who was running unopposed for re-election, died at the age of 72 in his Byram home on Wednesday.
Person of the Day | Saraí Almanza: Mexican Bakery Owner Furthers Family Traditions in Rankin and Madison Counties
Saraí Almanza’s family runs two traditional Mexican bakeries in Rankin and Madison counties, respectively. At 25 years old, she’s preparing to take over the family business, hoping to share a piece of her culture with the greater Jackson area.
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‘A Magical Place’: Anderson Family Reflects on Nearly a Century of Pottery in Ocean Springs
The Anderson family has been creating pottery out of the same home and studio in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, since Peter Anderson founded the business in 1928.

