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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.
Person of the Day | ‘Stopping Time’: Jackson Photographer Charles Washington Jr. Opens New Gallery on Farish Street
Jackson photographer Charles “Chuck” Washington Jr. opened The Gallery, a photo gallery in Farish Street Historic District, on June 1, 2026. The gallery houses photos of people, events, and places that he took over his decades-long career.
Person of the Day | Kent Wyatt’s Role as President Emeritus Reflected His Dedication to Delta State
Dr. Kent Wyatt, formerly the fifth president of Delta State University in Cleveland, Miss., passed away on Aug. 25, 2026, at age 92. Following retirement, he had served as president emeritus since 1999, offering wisdom and advice to other DSU presidents and faculty that followed after him.
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Person of the Day | Caleb Smith: Jones College Professor’s Pop-Culture Lessons Land Him Humanities Award
The Mississippi Humanities Council named Caleb Smith, a professor of geography and history at Jones College, as its 2025-2026 Humanities Teacher of the Year during an award ceremony in March.
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