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Meet the Sun staff: 5 things you didn't know about Nikki Rowell, staff writer

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On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 11:49 AM

1. Since she was 16, she has only held jobs or internships related to newspapers or media.

2. In her free time, she dabbles in art. Particularly painting with acrylics and drawing digital illustrations with Procreate.

3. She’s a sucker for a rescue pup. In fact, she and her husband, David, have two: Tank and Harper.

New series to shine light on diverse voices

By Sherry Lucas - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 1,213 Reads
On Fri, 05/15/2020 - 12:26 PM

Co-creators of the Spotlight Summer Performance Series in Jackson want to spur Mississippi-made theater into action with a platform for new plays and LGBTQ+ voices.

Meet the Sun staff: 5 things you didn't know about Amy Forsyth, advertising executive

By By NIKKI ROWELL, READ MORE > 3,108 Reads
On Fri, 05/15/2020 - 12:06 PM

1. She sang on stage with Carrie Underwood, in front of 16,000, in honor of her Mother's battle with Alzheimer's.

2. She once submitted all the paperwork and application to try out for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, but never went through with the audition.

Life after coronavirus

By Nikki Rowell, READ MORE > 1,385 Reads
On Thu, 05/07/2020 - 03:42 PM

From countless walks and time outside to art projects and homecooked meals, residents in the Jackson metro reflect on how their time was spent while social distancing.

Meet the Sun staff: 5 things you didn't know about Anthony Warren, senior staff writer

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On Thu, 05/07/2020 - 02:02 PM

1. He once tried out for American Idol and made it through the first round. His songs were “Sweet Child of Mine” and “Me and Bobby McGee.”

2. Anthony has “run” two half marathons and a few other races. Run is a term he uses loosely. He typically stumbles through.

We Can Handle Anything

By Chef Kistler, READ MORE > 1,201 Reads
On Fri, 05/01/2020 - 11:32 AM

Although the world and our immediate way of life has changed for sure, I find myself feeling very fortunate. My family are all safe and doing what they need to do to stay safe and I am able to continue working to help support them.

Who Are You

By SHERRY LUCAS, READ MORE > 964 Reads
On Fri, 05/01/2020 - 11:25 AM

Just an ‘80s Girl ... Loving a ‘60s Band

By Sherry Lucas

Modern Day Maestro

By SHERRY LUCAS, READ MORE > 1,261 Reads
On Fri, 05/01/2020 - 11:20 AM

William Garfield Walker steps into the principal’s office at Casey Elementary, eyes bright with expectation and smile wide with nostalgia. He’s greeted with the same, plus hugs and “How’s your mom and dad?” exchanges, dissolving the decades since he was a student here.

Seeing Double

By Nikki Rowell, READ MORE > 917 Reads
On Fri, 05/01/2020 - 11:16 AM

Since they were born, Kimberly and Ashlea Sledge have shared many things, from the contents of their closets to their strong work ethics to a similar taste in music.

Meet the Sun staff: 5 things you didn't know about Jennifer Stribling, advertising director

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On Fri, 04/24/2020 - 12:28 PM

1. She met her husband, Wilson Stribling at a murder trial. Fortunately, neither was the defendant.

2. She has worked in television news as a journalist and producer in Jackson and New Orleans.

3. Her nickname at the office is Mary Poppins because of her sunny disposition and “can-do” attitude.

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