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Jackson model determined to grow agency in Mississippi

Stephen McDill — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:24:58 +0000

Growing up the daughter of a Simpson County Southern Baptist preacher probably isn’t in the biography of many high-end fashion models. That doesn’t matter to Jamie Ainsworth. The Magee native has graced the covers of Atlanta magazines and walked the prestigious runways of New York Fashion Week but is comfortable and confidant in her decision [...]

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Conviction, realism

Martin Willoughby — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 06:00:32 +0000

In America, one of our most revered leaders is founding father George Washington. Because of his role as a military leader and first President, he has iconic status in our culture. What is particularly interesting about Washington as a leader is that he knew, like all of us, that he was not perfect. In his [...]

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Polk, Palazzo honored

MBJ Staff — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:38:43 +0000

Longtime Magee businessman John Polk and U.S. Congressman Steven Palazzo were honored recently as alumni of the year by the College of Business at the University of Southern Mississippi. Polk, retired executive of Polk Meat Products and newly elected state senator, received the Boardman Distinguished Alumnus of the Year award. Palazzo, who is serving his [...]

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