1. Wess Morgan (1973)

Gospel Singer

Gospel and inspirational artist who has released solo projects titled Look at Me Now and Under an Open Heaven, Volume 1. His song "I Choose to Worship" was named the...

2. Jimmy Buffett (1946)

American Musician

Singer-songwriter known for his Caribbean-inspired songs about island escapism. With a devoted following of fans known as "Parrotheads," he is best known for his 1977 hit "Margaritaville."

3. Vick Ballard (1990)

American Football Player

Former Mississippi State running back who was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2012.

4. Jennifer Palmieri (1966)

Politician

Communication advisor who was the White House Director of Communications from 2013 to 2015. She was the Director of Communications for the Hillary Clinton 2016 campaign. 

5. David Baria (1962)

American Politician

David Baria is an American politician attorney and contractor. Baria is a Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives representing the 122nd district. Baria was a member of the...

6. Margie Joseph (1950)

American R&b And Soul Singer

Margaret Marie Margie Joseph is an American R&B soul and gospel singer. Her greatest success came in the 1970s with her versions of Paul McCartney's My Love and The Supremes'...

7. Lynn Thomas (American football) (1959)

American Football Player

Ronald Lynn Thomas is a former American football defensive back who played two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San...

8. Clyde Powers (1951)

American Football Player

Clyde Joseph Powers is a former American football safety in the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 1974 NFL...

9. Aubrey Matthews (1962)

American Football Player

Aubrey Matthews is a former professional football player in the National Football League.

10. Toni Seawright (1964)

American Musician And Actor

Toni Deniece Seawright is an international actress and singer-songwriter. Seawright made history as the first African American to become Miss Mississippi and was the fourth runner-up in 1987’s Miss America...

11. Tommy Dickerson (1945)

American Politician

George T. Tommy Dickerson is a Democratic member of the Mississippi Senate representing the 43rd District since 2008 and previously from 1993 through 2003.

12. Otis Wonsley (1957)

American Football Player

Otis Wonsley is a former American football running back who played for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at Alcorn State University and was...

13. Kim Seaman (1957)

American Baseball Player

Kim Michael Seaman is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He appeared in 27 games for the St. Louis Cardinals during the 1979 and 1980 baseball seasons.

14. Tony Sipp (1983)

American Baseball Player

Tony Marcel Sipp is an American professional baseball relief pitcher for the Houston Astros. He has played in MLB for the Cleveland Indians from 2009 through 2012 and Arizona Diamondbacks...

15. LeRoy Hurd (1980)

American Basketball Player

LeRoy Hurd is an American basketball player currently with the UAE team Al Ahli Club. Hurd was a multi-sport superstar at Moss Point High School before a five-inch growth spurt...

16. Antonio Harvey (1970)

American Basketball Player

Antonio Harvey is a retired American professional basketball player. He attended Southern Illinois University Connors State College the University of Georgia and Pfeiffer University. He was bypassed in the...

17. Litterial Green (1970)

American Basketball Player

Litterial Maurice Green is an American former professional basketball player who played at the point guard position. He was listed at 6'1 or 6'2. Green played high school basketball at...

18. Terrell Buckley (1971)

All-american College Football Pl

Douglas Terrell Buckley is a retired American football cornerback in the National Football League. Buckley played professional baseball for the Mobile BaySharks in the Texas-Louisiana League. He is the only...

19. Reggie Myles (1979)

Former Professional American Foo

Reggie Myles is a former professional American football player who played defensive back for four seasons for the Cincinnati Bengals

20. Erica Ellyson (1984)

Penthouse Pet Of The Month For J

Erica Ellyson is an American softcore model and actress who was Penthouse's Pet of the Month for January 2007 and Pet of the Year for 2008.

21. Harry Walker (cricketer) (1760)

Cricketer

Harry Walker was a noted English cricketer who played mainly for Surrey. He was a left-handed batsman who played first-class cricket from 1786 until 1802. Harry Walker was the elder...

22. Melvin Booker (1972)

American Basketball Player

Melvin Jermaine Booker is an American former professional basketball player. A 6'1 185 lb point guard he played collegiately for the Missouri Tigers. Booker was the 1994 Big Eight Player...

23. Tony Dees (1963)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Anthony Michael Dees is a former American hurdler. Dees won the silver medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona behind Mark McKoy.