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==Activists and advocates==
==Activists and advocates==
* Knol Aust, [[LGBT social movements|LGBT civil rights]] activist, founding member and chairman of Unity Mississippi (statewide LGBT rights organization) and [[Outoberfest]] (annual state LGBT pride celebration)<ref>[http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/how_to_start_a_movement_122309/ Jackson Free Press: How to Start a Movement]</ref><ref>[http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/murphy_breaking_out_111809/ Jackson Free Press: Breaking Out]</ref><ref>[http://www.jackpedia.com/index.php/wiki/Knol_Aust/ Jackson Free Press' Jackpedia: Knol Aust]</ref>, ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])
* [[James Bevel]] (1936-2008), leader in the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, ([[Itta Bena, Mississippi|Itta Bena]])
* [[James Bevel]] (1936-2008), leader in the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, ([[Itta Bena, Mississippi|Itta Bena]])
* [[Ruby Bridges]] (born 1954), first African-American child to attend an all-white school in the South, ([[Tylertown, Mississippi|Tylertown]])
* [[Ruby Bridges]] (born 1954), first African-American child to attend an all-white school in the South, ([[Tylertown, Mississippi|Tylertown]])
* Curtis Conway "C.C." Bryant (1917–2007), [[African-American Civil Rights Movement (1955-1968)|African-American civil rights]] leader, ([[Tylertown, Mississippi|Tylertown]])<ref>[http://books.google.ca/books?id=-k9Wyp87Z7cC&pg=PA313&lpg=PA313&dq=Curtis+Conway+%22C.C.%22+Bryant&source=bl&ots=S4LI0oM4X_&sig=pvqg0lajRbAnq47mtUV8xuCCxIg&hl=en&ei=dth9Sq_uBIrWNe652f8C&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3#v=onepage&q=Curtis%20Conway%20%22C.C.%22%20Bryant&f=false Local People by John Dittmer], retrieved on 2009-08-08</ref>
* [[Will D. Campbell]] (born 1924), Baptist minister and activist, ([[Amite County, Mississippi|Amite County]])
* [[Will D. Campbell]] (born 1924), Baptist minister and activist, ([[Amite County, Mississippi|Amite County]])
* [[James Chaney]] (1943–1964), African-American civil rights worker, ([[Meridian, Mississippi|Meridian]])
* [[James Chaney]] (1943–1964), African-American civil rights worker, ([[Meridian, Mississippi|Meridian]])
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* [[Medgar Evers]] (1925–1963), African-American civil rights leader, ([[Decatur, Mississippi|Decatur]])
* [[Medgar Evers]] (1925–1963), African-American civil rights leader, ([[Decatur, Mississippi|Decatur]])
* [[Myrlie Evers-Williams]] (born 1933), African-American civil rights leader, ([[Vicksburg, Mississippi|Vicksburg]])
* [[Myrlie Evers-Williams]] (born 1933), African-American civil rights leader, ([[Vicksburg, Mississippi|Vicksburg]])
* Dianna Freelon-Foster, African-American civil rights activist, Member of the Mississippi Civil Rights Education Commission, first female and first African-American mayor of her hometown ([[Grenada, Mississippi|Grenada]])<ref>[http://southernecho.org/s/?page_id=55 Southern Echo: Dianna Freelon-Foster]</ref>
* [[C. L. Franklin]] (1915–1984), Baptist minister and father of [[Aretha Franklin]], ([[Shelby, Mississippi|Shelby]])
* [[C. L. Franklin]] (1915–1984), Baptist minister and father of [[Aretha Franklin]], ([[Shelby, Mississippi|Shelby]])
* [[Duncan Montgomery Gray, Jr.|Duncan M. Gray, Jr.]] (born 1926), Episcopal clergyman, civil rights activist, ([[Canton, Mississippi|Canton]])
* [[Duncan Montgomery Gray, Jr.|Duncan M. Gray, Jr.]] (born 1926), Episcopal clergyman, civil rights activist, ([[Canton, Mississippi|Canton]])
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* [[Winson Hudson]] (1916–2004), civil rights activist, (Harmony)
* [[Winson Hudson]] (1916–2004), civil rights activist, (Harmony)
* [[Clyde Kennard]] (1927–1963), civil rights activist, ([[Hattiesburg, Mississippi|Hattiesburg]])
* [[Clyde Kennard]] (1927–1963), civil rights activist, ([[Hattiesburg, Mississippi|Hattiesburg]])
* Ed King, civil rights activist, Tougaloo chaplain, ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/general_library/archives/finding_aids/MUM00251.html | title = Inventory of the Ed King Collection | accessdate = 2009-06-20}}</ref>
* [[James Meredith]] (born 1933), first African-American student at the [[University of Mississippi]], ([[Kosciusko, Mississippi|Kosciusko]])
* [[James Meredith]] (born 1933), first African-American student at the [[University of Mississippi]], ([[Kosciusko, Mississippi|Kosciusko]])
* [[Anne Moody]] (born 1940), civil rights activist, ([[Centreville, Mississippi|Centreville]])
* [[Anne Moody]] (born 1940), civil rights activist, ([[Centreville, Mississippi|Centreville]])
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* [[Cassi Davis]] (born 1964), ([[Holly Springs, Mississippi|Holly Springs]])
* [[Cassi Davis]] (born 1964), ([[Holly Springs, Mississippi|Holly Springs]])
* [[Michelle DeFraites]] (born 1993), actress/singer, ([[Pass Christian, Mississippi|Pass Christian]])
* [[Michelle DeFraites]] (born 1993), actress/singer, ([[Pass Christian, Mississippi|Pass Christian]])
* Jason Dottley (born 1980), actor in ''[[Sordid Lives]]'' stage production and [[Logo (TV channel)|Logo]] television series, ([[Florence, Mississippi|Florence]])<ref>[http://www.dallasvoice.com/artman/publish/article_10610.php Dallas Voice] retrieved 2009-08-09</ref>
* [[John Dye]] (born 1963), ([[Amory, Mississippi|Amory]])
* [[John Dye]] (born 1963), ([[Amory, Mississippi|Amory]])
* [[Mary Elizabeth Ellis]], television and film actress, ([[Laurel, Mississippi|Laurel]])
* [[Mary Elizabeth Ellis]], television and film actress, ([[Laurel, Mississippi|Laurel]])
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* [[James McConnell Anderson]] (1907–1998), potter and painter, ([[Ocean Springs, Mississippi|Ocean Springs]])
* [[James McConnell Anderson]] (1907–1998), potter and painter, ([[Ocean Springs, Mississippi|Ocean Springs]])
* [[Peter Anderson (artist)|Peter Anderson]] (1901–1984), potter, ([[Ocean Springs, Mississippi|Ocean Springs]])
* [[Peter Anderson (artist)|Peter Anderson]] (1901–1984), potter, ([[Ocean Springs, Mississippi|Ocean Springs]])
* Rick Anderson, painter and children's book illustrator, ([[Clinton, Mississippi|Clinton]])<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.rickandersonart.com/ | title = Profile for Rick Anderson | accessdate = 2008-07-27}}</ref><ref>[http://meridianstar.com/backstagepass/x681118545/Backstage-Pass The Meridian Star newspaper: Backstage Pass: Meridian Museum of Art Around Mississippi 2008]</ref>
* [[Walter Inglis Anderson]] (1903–1965), painter, ([[Ocean Springs, Mississippi|Ocean Springs]])
* [[Walter Inglis Anderson]] (1903–1965), painter, ([[Ocean Springs, Mississippi|Ocean Springs]])
* [[Earl W. Bascom]] (1906-1995), painter, bronze sculptor, "King of the Cowboy Artists," ([[Columbia, Mississippi|Columbia]])
* [[Earl W. Bascom]] (1906-1995), painter, bronze sculptor, "King of the Cowboy Artists," ([[Columbia, Mississippi|Columbia]])
* Bill Beckwith, sculptor ([[Taylor, Mississippi|Taylor]])<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.williamnbeckwith.com/biography.html | title = William N. Beckwith: biography | accessdate = 2009-05-02}}</ref><ref>[http://www.olemiss.edu/alumni/notable/art.html University of Mississippi: Notable alumni in Art]</ref>
* [[Howard Bingham]] (born 1939), photographer, ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])
* [[Howard Bingham]] (born 1939), photographer, ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])
* Jason Bouldin, portrait painter, ([[Oxford, Mississippi|Oxford]])<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.mississippiwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Jason_Bouldin | title = Jason Bouldin at Mississippiwiki | accessdate = 2009-11-22}}</ref>
* Marshall Bouldin III, portrait painter, ([[Clarksdale, Mississippi|Clarksdale]])<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.mississippiwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Marshall_Bouldin | title = Marshall Bouldin at Mississippiwiki | accessdate = 2009-11-22}}</ref>
* Bruce Brady, nationally acclaimed sculptor, Sculpted [[Conerly Trophy]], ([[Brookhaven, Mississippi|Brookhaven]])<ref>[http://www.etv.state.ms.us/about_us/pr-contribute/061120-conerly.htm Mississippi Public Broadcasting: MPB-TV provides LIVE broadcast of 2006 Cellular South Conerly Trophy Presentation ]</ref>
* [[Andrew Bucci]] (born 1922), painter, ([[Vicksburg, Mississippi|Vicksburg]])
* [[Andrew Bucci]] (born 1922), painter, ([[Vicksburg, Mississippi|Vicksburg]])
* Jane Rule Burdine, photographer, ([[Taylor, Mississippi|Taylor]])<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/south/register/fall04/seven.htm | title = Photographer reflects | accessdate = 2009-06-07}}</ref>
* William Dunlap, painter, ([[Webster County, Mississippi|Webster County]])<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.williamdunlap.com/bio/bio.html | title = Profile for William Dunlap | accessdate = 2008-07-27}}</ref><ref>[http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/art/alumni.html University of Mississippi Dept. of Art Alumni: William Dunlap]</ref>
* [[Sam Gilliam]] (born 1933), [[color field]] painter, ([[Tupelo, Mississippi|Tupelo]])
* [[Sam Gilliam]] (born 1933), [[color field]] painter, ([[Tupelo, Mississippi|Tupelo]])
* Theora Hamblett (1895–1977), painter, ([[Oxford, Mississippi|Oxford]])<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/u_museum/Hamblett/theora.htm | title = Theora Hamblett | accessdate = 2009-05-01}}</ref>
* William Hollingsworth, Jr., painter, ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.askart.com/AskART/artists/biography.aspx?artist=83180 | title = Profile for William Hollingsworth, Jr. | accessdate = 2008-07-27}}</ref>
* [[Ted Jackson]] (born 1955), photographer, ([[McComb, Mississippi|McComb]])
* [[Ted Jackson]] (born 1955), photographer, ([[McComb, Mississippi|McComb]])
* [[Chris LeDoux]] (1948–2005), bronze sculptor, ([[Biloxi, Mississippi|Biloxi]])
* [[Chris LeDoux]] (1948–2005), bronze sculptor, ([[Biloxi, Mississippi|Biloxi]])
* Ed McGowin, sculptor/painter, ([[Hattiesburg, Mississippi|Hattiesburg]])<ref>[http://www.edmcgowin.com EdMcGowin.com]</ref><ref>[http://www.upress.state.ms.us/books/868 University Press of Mississippi: Ed McGowin]</ref>
* [[Fred Mitchell (artist)|Fred Mitchell]] (born 1923), abstract expressionist painter, ([[Meridian, Mississippi|Meridian]])
* [[Fred Mitchell (artist)|Fred Mitchell]] (born 1923), abstract expressionist painter, ([[Meridian, Mississippi|Meridian]])
* Ethel Wright Mohamed (1906–1992), stitchery artist, ([[Belzoni, Mississippi|Belzoni]])<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.mamasdreamworld.com/bio.htm | title = Ethel Wright Mohamed: biography | accessdate = 2009-05-01}}</ref><ref>[http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/destination-hunter/north-america/united-states/south/mississippi/mississippi-cultural-destinations.html Smithsonian Magazine: Mississippi Cultural Destinations]</ref>
* [[George E. Ohr]] (1857–1918), potter, ([[Biloxi, Mississippi|Biloxi]])
* [[George E. Ohr]] (1857–1918), potter, ([[Biloxi, Mississippi|Biloxi]])
* [[J. Kim Sessums]], bronze sculptor and painter, ([[Brookhaven, Mississippi|Brookhaven]])<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.jkimsessums.com/bio.html | title = Profile for Ken Sessums | accessdate = 2008-07-27}}</ref>
* [[J. Kim Sessums]], bronze sculptor and painter, ([[Brookhaven, Mississippi|Brookhaven]])<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.jkimsessums.com/bio.html | title = Profile for Ken Sessums | accessdate = 2008-07-27}}</ref>
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* [[James W. Washington, Jr.]] (1908–2000), painter and sculptor, ([[Gloster, Mississippi|Gloster]])
* [[James W. Washington, Jr.]] (1908–2000), painter and sculptor, ([[Gloster, Mississippi|Gloster]])
* [[Dick Waterman]] (born 1935), photographer and blues promoter, ([[Oxford, Mississippi|Oxford]])
* [[Dick Waterman]] (born 1935), photographer and blues promoter, ([[Oxford, Mississippi|Oxford]])
* Wyatt Waters, painter, ([[Clinton, Mississippi|Clinton]])<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.wyattwaters.com | title = Profile for Wyatt Waters | accessdate = 2008-07-27}}</ref>


==Athletes and sports-related people==
==Athletes and sports-related people==
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* [[Leland Mitchell]] (born 1941), guard, ([[Kiln, Mississippi|Kiln]])
* [[Leland Mitchell]] (born 1941), guard, ([[Kiln, Mississippi|Kiln]])
* [[Matthew Mitchell]] (born 1970), women's head coach, ([[Louisville, Mississippi|Louisville]])
* [[Matthew Mitchell]] (born 1970), women's head coach, ([[Louisville, Mississippi|Louisville]])
* Steve Newsome, Chicago Bulls draft ([[Chicago Bulls draft history|1973]]), ([[Columbia, Mississippi|Columbia]])
* [[Dyron Nix]] (born 1967), forward, ([[Meridian, Mississippi|Meridian]])
* [[Dyron Nix]] (born 1967), forward, ([[Meridian, Mississippi|Meridian]])
* [[Audie Norris]] (born 1960), center, ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])
* [[Audie Norris]] (born 1960), center, ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])
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* [[Carlos Emmons]] (born 1973), linebacker, ([[Greenwood, Mississippi|Greenwood]])
* [[Carlos Emmons]] (born 1973), linebacker, ([[Greenwood, Mississippi|Greenwood]])
* [[Mike Espy (American football)|Mike Espy]] (born 1982), wide receiver, ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])
* [[Mike Espy (American football)|Mike Espy]] (born 1982), wide receiver, ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])
* Don "Red" Estes (born 1938), offensive lineman, ([[Brookhaven, Mississippi|Brookhaven]])
* [[Major Everett]] (born 1960), running back, ([[New Hebron, Mississippi|New Hebron]])
* [[Major Everett]] (born 1960), running back, ([[New Hebron, Mississippi|New Hebron]])
* [[Brett Favre]] (born 1969), quarterback, ([[Kiln, Mississippi|Kiln]])
* [[Brett Favre]] (born 1969), quarterback, ([[Kiln, Mississippi|Kiln]])
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* [[C. J. Gaddis]] (born 1985), safety, ([[Hattiesburg, Mississippi|Hattiesburg]])
* [[C. J. Gaddis]] (born 1985), safety, ([[Hattiesburg, Mississippi|Hattiesburg]])
* [[William Gaines (American football)|William Gaines]] (born 1971), defensive lineman, ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])
* [[William Gaines (American football)|William Gaines]] (born 1971), defensive lineman, ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])
* Charles E. Gavin (born 1933), defensive end for the Denver Broncos, ([[Lake, Mississippi|Lake]])
* [[Jimmie Giles]] (born 1954), tight end, ([[Natchez, Mississippi|Natchez]])
* [[Jimmie Giles]] (born 1954), tight end, ([[Natchez, Mississippi|Natchez]])
* [[Robert Gillespie (American football)|Robert Gillespie]] (born 1979), running back, ([[Hattiesburg, Mississippi|Hattiesburg]])
* [[Robert Gillespie (American football)|Robert Gillespie]] (born 1979), running back, ([[Hattiesburg, Mississippi|Hattiesburg]])
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* [[Dale Graham (CEO)|Dale Graham]] (born 1964), GEO of ClearStreaming, Inc., ([[Hattiesburg, Mississippi|Hattiesburg]])
* [[Dale Graham (CEO)|Dale Graham]] (born 1964), GEO of ClearStreaming, Inc., ([[Hattiesburg, Mississippi|Hattiesburg]])
* [[Joshua Green (seaman and banker)|Joshua Green]] (1869–1975), shipping magnate, banker, ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])
* [[Joshua Green (seaman and banker)|Joshua Green]] (1869–1975), shipping magnate, banker, ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])
* Toxey Haas, founder [[Mossy Oak]] Brand camouflage, ([[West Point, Mississippi|West Point]])
* Sam Haskell (born 1955), former worldwide head of television for the [[William Morris Agency]], ([[Amory, Mississippi|Amory]])<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30440612/page/2/ | title = Sam Haskell: 'Promises I Made My Mother' | accessdate = 2009-06-20}}</ref>
* [[Robert L. Johnson]] (born 1946), founder of [[Black Entertainment Television]], ([[Hickory, Mississippi|Hickory]])
* [[Robert L. Johnson]] (born 1946), founder of [[Black Entertainment Television]], ([[Hickory, Mississippi|Hickory]])
* [[Ken Lewis (executive)|Ken Lewis]] (born 1947), Chairman, CEO, and President of [[Bank of America Corporation]], ([[Meridian, Mississippi|Meridian]])
* [[Ken Lewis (executive)|Ken Lewis]] (born 1947), Chairman, CEO, and President of [[Bank of America Corporation]], ([[Meridian, Mississippi|Meridian]])
* [[Walter E. Massey]] (born 1938), corporate executive and board member of several oganizations, ([[Hattiesburg, Mississippi|Hattiesburg]])
* [[Walter E. Massey]] (born 1938), corporate executive and board member of several oganizations, ([[Hattiesburg, Mississippi|Hattiesburg]])
* [[Glenn McCullough]] (born 1954), chairman and CEO of GLM Associates, LLC, ([[Tupelo, Mississippi|Tupelo]])
* [[Glenn McCullough]] (born 1954), chairman and CEO of GLM Associates, LLC, ([[Tupelo, Mississippi|Tupelo]])
* Hu Meena, founder of [[Cellular South]], ([[Clarksdale, Mississippi|Clarksdale]])
* [[Charles Moorman]] (born 1953), CEO of [[Norfolk Southern]], ([[Hattiesburg, Mississippi|Hattiesburg]])
* [[Charles Moorman]] (born 1953), CEO of [[Norfolk Southern]], ([[Hattiesburg, Mississippi|Hattiesburg]])
* [[Clarence Otis, Jr.]] (born 1956), CEO of [[Darden Restaurants]], ([[Vicksburg, Mississippi|Vicksburg]])
* [[Clarence Otis, Jr.]] (born 1956), CEO of [[Darden Restaurants]], ([[Vicksburg, Mississippi|Vicksburg]])
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* [[Jess H. Dickinson]] (born 1947), associate justice, Supreme Court of Mississippi, ([[Charleston, Mississippi|Charleston]])
* [[Jess H. Dickinson]] (born 1947), associate justice, Supreme Court of Mississippi, ([[Charleston, Mississippi|Charleston]])
* [[Boyce Holleman]] (1924-2003), attorney, ([[Wiggins, Mississippi|Wiggins]]/[[Gulfport, Mississippi|Gulfport]])
* [[Boyce Holleman]] (1924-2003), attorney, ([[Wiggins, Mississippi|Wiggins]]/[[Gulfport, Mississippi|Gulfport]])
* Frank Hunger (born 1936), assistant U.S. attorney general, ([[Greenville, Mississippi|Greenville]])
* [[E. Grady Jolly]] (born 1937), judge of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, ([[Louisville, Mississippi|Louisville]])
* [[E. Grady Jolly]] (born 1937), judge of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, ([[Louisville, Mississippi|Louisville]])
* [[Charles W. Pickering]] (born 1937), federal judge, ([[Jones County, Mississippi|Jones County]])
* [[Charles W. Pickering]] (born 1937), federal judge, ([[Jones County, Mississippi|Jones County]])
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* [[Alvin C. Cockrell]] (1918–1942), second lieutenant, USMC, killed in WW2 ([[Hazelhurst, Mississippi|Hazelhurst]])
* [[Alvin C. Cockrell]] (1918–1942), second lieutenant, USMC, killed in WW2 ([[Hazelhurst, Mississippi|Hazelhurst]])
* [[Nathan Bedford Forrest]] (1821–1877), general, CSA, ([[Hernando, Mississippi|Hernando]])
* [[Nathan Bedford Forrest]] (1821–1877), general, CSA, ([[Hernando, Mississippi|Hernando]])
* Walter "Smokey" Gordon (1920-1997), World War II veteran, portrayed in the HBO mini-series [[Band of Brothers (TV miniseries)|Band Of Brothers]]{{Fact|date = November 2009}}
* [[Jeffery Hammond]] (born 1978), major general, ([[Hattiesburg, Mississippi|Hattiesburg]])
* [[Jeffery Hammond]] (born 1978), major general, ([[Hattiesburg, Mississippi|Hattiesburg]])
* [[Randolph M. Holder]] (1918–1942), USN lieutenant (junior grade), ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])
* [[Randolph M. Holder]] (1918–1942), USN lieutenant (junior grade), ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])
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* [[Lloyd Green]] (born 1937), country music steel guitarist, ([[Greene County, Mississippi|Leaf]])
* [[Lloyd Green]] (born 1937), country music steel guitarist, ([[Greene County, Mississippi|Leaf]])
* [[Ted Hawkins]] (born 1936), singer and songwriter, ([[Biloxi, Mississippi|Biloxi]])
* [[Ted Hawkins]] (born 1936), singer and songwriter, ([[Biloxi, Mississippi|Biloxi]])
* Kenneth Haxton (1919–2002), composer, ([[Greenville, Mississippi|Greenville]])<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.mswritersandmusicians.com/musicians/kenneth-haxton.html | title = Kenneth Haxton: A Mississippi Musician and Writer | accessdate = 2009-06-20}}</ref>
* [[Jessie Mae Hemphill]] (1923–2006), blues musician, ([[Como, Mississippi|Como]])
* [[Jessie Mae Hemphill]] (1923–2006), blues musician, ([[Como, Mississippi|Como]])
* [[Caroline Herring]], bluegrass musician, ([[Canton, Mississippi|Canton]])
* [[Caroline Herring]], bluegrass musician, ([[Canton, Mississippi|Canton]])
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* [[Mulgrew Miller]] (born 1955), jazz pianist, ([[Greenwood, Mississippi|Greenwood]])
* [[Mulgrew Miller]] (born 1955), jazz pianist, ([[Greenwood, Mississippi|Greenwood]])
* [[Little Milton]] (1934–2005), blues and soul vocalist and guitarist, ([[Inverness, Mississippi|Inverness]])
* [[Little Milton]] (1934–2005), blues and soul vocalist and guitarist, ([[Inverness, Mississippi|Inverness]])
* Hoyt Ming, old-time fiddler, ([[Choctaw County, Mississippi|Choctaw County]])
* [[Mississippi Mass Choir]], gospel choir, ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])
* [[Mississippi Mass Choir]], gospel choir, ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])
* [[Mississippi Slim]] (born 1923), country singer and guitarist, ([[Smithville, Mississippi|Smithville]])
* [[Mississippi Slim]] (born 1923), country singer and guitarist, ([[Smithville, Mississippi|Smithville]])
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* [[Oliver Sain]] (1932–2003), saxophonist/drummer/songwriter/record producer, ([[Tunica County, Mississippi|Dundee]])
* [[Oliver Sain]] (1932–2003), saxophonist/drummer/songwriter/record producer, ([[Tunica County, Mississippi|Dundee]])
* [[Magic Sam]] (1937–1969), [[Chicago blues]] and [[soul blues]] musician, ([[Grenada, Mississippi|Grenada]])
* [[Magic Sam]] (1937–1969), [[Chicago blues]] and [[soul blues]] musician, ([[Grenada, Mississippi|Grenada]])
* Jeff Savage, Grammy/Dove winning pop producer and songwriter/film composer, ([[Clinton, Mississippi|Clinton]])
* Scott Savage, drummer for Christian rock band [[Jars of Clay]], ([[Clinton, Mississippi|Clinton]])
* [[Saving Abel]], rock band, ([[Corinth, Mississippi|Corinth]])
* [[Saving Abel]], rock band, ([[Corinth, Mississippi|Corinth]])
* [[Johnny Sea]] (born 1940), country singer, ([[Gulfport, Mississippi|Gulfport]])
* [[Johnny Sea]] (born 1940), country singer, ([[Gulfport, Mississippi|Gulfport]])
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* [[Cassandra Wilson]] (born 1955), jazz singer-songwriter, ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])
* [[Cassandra Wilson]] (born 1955), jazz singer-songwriter, ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])
* [[Mary Wilson (singer)|Mary Wilson]] (born 1944), singer and founding member of [[The Supremes]], ([[Greenville, Mississippi|Greenville]])
* [[Mary Wilson (singer)|Mary Wilson]] (born 1944), singer and founding member of [[The Supremes]], ([[Greenville, Mississippi|Greenville]])
* Elder Roma Wilson (born 1910), harmonica player, ([[Blue Springs, Mississippi|Blue Springs]])
* [[Howlin' Wolf]] (1910–1976), blues singer/guitarist/harmonica player, ([[West Point, Mississippi|West Point]])
* [[Howlin' Wolf]] (1910–1976), blues singer/guitarist/harmonica player, ([[West Point, Mississippi|West Point]])
* [[Tammy Wynette]] (1942–1998), country music singer-songwriter, ([[Tremont, Mississippi|Tremont]])
* [[Tammy Wynette]] (1942–1998), country music singer-songwriter, ([[Tremont, Mississippi|Tremont]])
* [[Lester Young]] (1909–1959), jazz tenor saxophonist and clarinetist, ([[Woodville, Mississippi|Woodville]])
* [[Lester Young]] (1909–1959), jazz tenor saxophonist and clarinetist, ([[Woodville, Mississippi|Woodville]])
* [[Zora Young]] (born 1948), blues singer, ([[West Point, Mississippi|West Point]])
* [[Zora Young]] (born 1948), blues singer, ([[West Point, Mississippi|West Point]])
* [[Mississippi Sipp]] (born 1985), Ceo/Rapper/Producer ([[Leland,Mississippi 38756|Leland]]){{Fact|date = March 2010}}


==Physicians==
==Physicians==
* Blair E. Batson, chairman of pediatrics at the [[University of Mississippi Medical Center]] and namesake of the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children, ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])
* [[Henry Cloud]] (born 1956), clinical psychologist, ([[Vicksburg, Mississippi|Vicksburg]])
* [[Henry Cloud]] (born 1956), clinical psychologist, ([[Vicksburg, Mississippi|Vicksburg]])
* [[Arthur Guyton]] (1919–2003), wrote the ''Textbook of Medical Physiology'', ([[Oxford, Mississippi|Oxford]])
* [[Arthur Guyton]] (1919–2003), wrote the ''Textbook of Medical Physiology'', ([[Oxford, Mississippi|Oxford]])
* John Hall, continues to work on Textbook of Medical Physiology<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.mississippibelieveit.com | title = Profile for John Hall | accessdate = 2008-07-27}}</ref>
* James Hardy (1918–2003), surgeon who performed the first successful cadaveric [[lung transplant]], ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.nytimes.com/2003/02/21/obituaries/21HARD.html | title = James Hardy, Surgeon Who Paved Way for Transplants, Dies at 84 | accessdate = 2009-06-20}}</ref>
* [[T. R. M. Howard]] (1908–1976), surgeon and activist, ([[Mound Bayou, Mississippi|Mound Bayou]])
* [[T. R. M. Howard]] (1908–1976), surgeon and activist, ([[Mound Bayou, Mississippi|Mound Bayou]])
* [[Thomas Naum James]] (born 1925), cardiologist, ([[Amory, Mississippi|Amory]])
* [[Thomas Naum James]] (born 1925), cardiologist, ([[Amory, Mississippi|Amory]])
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* [[Douglas A. Blackmon]] (born 1964), journalist and historian, ([[Leland, Mississippi|Leland]])
* [[Douglas A. Blackmon]] (born 1964), journalist and historian, ([[Leland, Mississippi|Leland]])
* [[Maxwell Bodenheim]] (1892–1954), poet and novelist, ([[Hermanville, Mississippi|Hermanville]])
* [[Maxwell Bodenheim]] (1892–1954), poet and novelist, ([[Hermanville, Mississippi|Hermanville]])
* Bruce Brady (1934?–2000), writer, editor of ''[[Outdoor Life]]'', ([[Brookhaven, Mississippi|Brookhaven]])<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.bradybronze.com/bruce.htm | title = Bruce Brady Profile | accessdate = 2009-06-20}}</ref>
* Charlie Braxton, poet and author, ([[McComb, Mississippi|McComb]])<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.iveknownrivers.org/authors/author.php?a=Charlie+Braxton | title = AKR Author: Charlie Braxton | accessdate = 2009-01-16}}</ref>
* [[Larry Brown (author)|Larry Brown]] (1951–2004), ([[Oxford, Mississippi|Oxford]])
* [[Larry Brown (author)|Larry Brown]] (1951–2004), ([[Oxford, Mississippi|Oxford]])
* Jill Conner Browne, author ''[[Sweet Potato Queens|Sweet Potato Queen]]'', ([[Tupelo, Mississippi|Tupelo]])
* [[Jack Butler (author)|Jack Butler]] (born 1944), ([[Alligator, Mississippi|Alligator]])
* [[Jack Butler (author)|Jack Butler]] (born 1944), ([[Alligator, Mississippi|Alligator]])
* [[Mary Cain]] (1904–1984), journalist, ([[Pike County, Mississippi|Pike County]])
* [[Mary Cain]] (1904–1984), journalist, ([[Pike County, Mississippi|Pike County]])
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* [[Ben Domenech]] (born 1981), conservative writer and blogger, ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])
* [[Ben Domenech]] (born 1981), conservative writer and blogger, ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])
* [[David Herbert Donald]] (1920–2009), historian, ([[Goodman, Mississippi|Goodman]])
* [[David Herbert Donald]] (1920–2009), historian, ([[Goodman, Mississippi|Goodman]])
* Ellen Douglas (Josephine Haxton) (born 1921), novelist, ([[Greenville, Mississippi|Greenville]])<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.mswritersandmusicians.com/writers/ellen-douglas.html | title = Ellen Douglas, Mississippi author | accessdate = 2009-06-20}}</ref>
* [[John T. Edge]], food writer, ([[Oxford, Mississippi|Oxford]])
* [[John T. Edge]], food writer, ([[Oxford, Mississippi|Oxford]])
* [[John Faulkner (author)|John Faulkner]] (1901–1963), plain-style writer, ([[Ripley, Mississippi|Ripley]])
* [[John Faulkner (author)|John Faulkner]] (1901–1963), plain-style writer, ([[Ripley, Mississippi|Ripley]])
* [[William Faulkner]] (1897–1962), Nobel laureate, ([[New Albany, Mississippi|New Albany]])
* [[William Faulkner]] (1897–1962), Nobel laureate, ([[New Albany, Mississippi|New Albany]])
* Bill Fitzhugh (born 1957), ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.billfitzhugh.com/about.html | title = Bill Fitzhugh's Profile | accessdate = 2008-07-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.mswritersandmusicians.com/writers/bill-fitzhugh.html | title = Bill Fitzhugh, Mississippi writer from Jackson | accessdate = 2009-06-20}}</ref>
* [[Vic Fleming]] (born 1951), ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])
* [[Vic Fleming]] (born 1951), ([[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]])
* [[Shelby Foote]] (1916–2005), historian and novelist, ([[Greenville, Mississippi|Greenville]])
* [[Shelby Foote]] (1916–2005), historian and novelist, ([[Greenville, Mississippi|Greenville]])

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People who were born or lived in the U.S. state of Mississippi.

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References

  1. ^ Jackson Free Press: How to Start a Movement
  2. ^ Jackson Free Press: Breaking Out
  3. ^ Jackson Free Press' Jackpedia: Knol Aust
  4. ^ Local People by John Dittmer, retrieved on 2009-08-08
  5. ^ Southern Echo: Dianna Freelon-Foster
  6. ^ "Inventory of the Ed King Collection". Retrieved 2009-06-20.
  7. ^ Dallas Voice retrieved 2009-08-09
  8. ^ "Profile for Rick Anderson". Retrieved 2008-07-27.
  9. ^ The Meridian Star newspaper: Backstage Pass: Meridian Museum of Art Around Mississippi 2008
  10. ^ "William N. Beckwith: biography". Retrieved 2009-05-02.
  11. ^ University of Mississippi: Notable alumni in Art
  12. ^ "Jason Bouldin at Mississippiwiki". Retrieved 2009-11-22.
  13. ^ "Marshall Bouldin at Mississippiwiki". Retrieved 2009-11-22.
  14. ^ Mississippi Public Broadcasting: MPB-TV provides LIVE broadcast of 2006 Cellular South Conerly Trophy Presentation
  15. ^ "Photographer reflects". Retrieved 2009-06-07.
  16. ^ "Profile for William Dunlap". Retrieved 2008-07-27.
  17. ^ University of Mississippi Dept. of Art Alumni: William Dunlap
  18. ^ "Theora Hamblett". Retrieved 2009-05-01.
  19. ^ "Profile for William Hollingsworth, Jr". Retrieved 2008-07-27.
  20. ^ EdMcGowin.com
  21. ^ University Press of Mississippi: Ed McGowin
  22. ^ "Ethel Wright Mohamed: biography". Retrieved 2009-05-01.
  23. ^ Smithsonian Magazine: Mississippi Cultural Destinations
  24. ^ "Profile for Ken Sessums". Retrieved 2008-07-27.
  25. ^ "Profile for Wyatt Waters". Retrieved 2008-07-27.
  26. ^ "Sam Haskell: 'Promises I Made My Mother'". Retrieved 2009-06-20.
  27. ^ "Kenneth Haxton: A Mississippi Musician and Writer". Retrieved 2009-06-20.
  28. ^ "Profile for John Hall". Retrieved 2008-07-27.
  29. ^ "James Hardy, Surgeon Who Paved Way for Transplants, Dies at 84". Retrieved 2009-06-20.
  30. ^ "Bruce Brady Profile". Retrieved 2009-06-20.
  31. ^ "AKR Author: Charlie Braxton". Retrieved 2009-01-16.
  32. ^ "Ellen Douglas, Mississippi author". Retrieved 2009-06-20.
  33. ^ "Bill Fitzhugh's Profile". Retrieved 2008-07-27.
  34. ^ "Bill Fitzhugh, Mississippi writer from Jackson". Retrieved 2009-06-20.
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