Meridian, MS
1. Tamala Brooks (1989)
TV Actress
Reality television star and Instagram personality who is known for appearing on the Lifetime original series Bring It!
2. John Besh (1968)
American Chef
Executive chef who gained fame at the Restaurant August in New Orleans.
3. James Chaney (1943)
Civil Rights Leader
Field worker for the Congress of Racial Equality who was murdered by the KKK while working in Mississippi to organize voter education classes.