SettingsPeople from Mississippi County, Arkansas
Al Bennett
Alvin S. "Al" Bennett (September 21, 1926 – March 1989), from Joiner, Arkansas, was a record company executive who worked at Dot Records, then Liberty Records.
Alvin S. "Al" Bennett (September 21, 1926 – March 1989), from Joiner, Arkansas, was a record company executive who worked at Dot Records, then Liberty Records.
Bill Beall
Bill Beall is a former American football coach in the United States.
Bill Beall is a former American football coach in the United States.
Bill Davidson (American football)
Bill "Bull" Davidson was an American football player and coach and college athletics administrator in the United States.
Bill "Bull" Davidson was an American football player and coach and college athletics administrator in the United States.
Bill Ramsey
William Thrace Ramsey, Jr. (October 20, 1920 – January 4, 2008) was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Boston Braves in 1945.
William Thrace Ramsey, Jr. (October 20, 1920 – January 4, 2008) was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Boston Braves in 1945.
Calvin Frazier
Calvin Frazier (February 16, 1915 – September 23, 1972) was an American Detroit blues and country blues guitarist, singer and songwriter.
Calvin Frazier (February 16, 1915 – September 23, 1972) was an American Detroit blues and country blues guitarist, singer and songwriter.
Chico Fletcher
Chico Fletcher is a former American basketball player who is best known for his collegiate career at Arkansas State University.
Chico Fletcher is a former American basketball player who is best known for his collegiate career at Arkansas State University.
Cortez Kennedy
Cortez Kennedy is a former NFL defensive tackle who played his entire eleven-season career with the Seattle Seahawks.
Cortez Kennedy is a former NFL defensive tackle who played his entire eleven-season career with the Seattle Seahawks.
Dee Clark
Dee Clark was an African-American soul singer best known for a string of R&B and pop hits in the late 1950s and early 1960s, including the ballad "Raindrops," which became a million-seller in th...
Dee Clark was an African-American soul singer best known for a string of R&B and pop hits in the late 1950s and early 1960s, including the ballad "Raindrops," which became a million-seller in th...
Ed Bruce
William Edwin "Ed" Bruce, Jr. (born December 29, 1939) is an American country music songwriter and singer.
William Edwin "Ed" Bruce, Jr. (born December 29, 1939) is an American country music songwriter and singer.
Eddie Moss
Eddie B. Moss (born September 27, 1948 in Dell, Arkansas) is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Redskins.
Eddie B. Moss (born September 27, 1948 in Dell, Arkansas) is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Redskins.
Edgar H. Lloyd
Edgar Harold Lloyd (February 28, 1922 – November 16, 1944) was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his ac...
Edgar Harold Lloyd (February 28, 1922 – November 16, 1944) was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his ac...
Eric Hill (American football)
Eric Hill (born November 14, 1966 in Blytheville, Arkansas) is a former professional American football linebacker who played for eleven seasons in the National Football League.
Eric Hill (born November 14, 1966 in Blytheville, Arkansas) is a former professional American football linebacker who played for eleven seasons in the National Football League.
Fred Akers
Fred Akers (born March 17, 1938) is a former American football player and coach.
Fred Akers (born March 17, 1938) is a former American football player and coach.
Gaylon Nickerson
Gaylon H. Nickerson (born February 5, 1969, in Osceola, Arkansas) is an American professional basketball player, formerly in the NBA. He attended Wichita State University, Butler Community Colle...
Gaylon H. Nickerson (born February 5, 1969, in Osceola, Arkansas) is an American professional basketball player, formerly in the NBA. He attended Wichita State University, Butler Community Colle...
Herman Davis
Herman Davis (January 3, 1888 - January 5, 1923) was born in Manila, Arkansas.
Herman Davis (January 3, 1888 - January 5, 1923) was born in Manila, Arkansas.
James K. Hampson
Dr. James Kelly Hampson was the archaeologist to excavate and preserve the artifacts from the Nodena Site and owner of the Hampson Plantation in Wilson, Arkansas.
Dr. James Kelly Hampson was the archaeologist to excavate and preserve the artifacts from the Nodena Site and owner of the Hampson Plantation in Wilson, Arkansas.
James Williams (defensive back)
James Earl "J.D." Williams (born March 30, 1967 in Osceola, Arkansas) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 1990 NFL Draft.
James Earl "J.D." Williams (born March 30, 1967 in Osceola, Arkansas) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 1990 NFL Draft.
Jeff Taylor (basketball)
Jeff Taylor (born in Blytheville, Arkansas) is a retired American professional basketball player who played for three years at Texas Tech University, before being drafted by the Houston Rockets...
Jeff Taylor (born in Blytheville, Arkansas) is a retired American professional basketball player who played for three years at Texas Tech University, before being drafted by the Houston Rockets...
Jefferson W. Speck
Jefferson W. Speck (December 24, 1916 – January 30, 1993) was a planter and businessman from Mississippi County, Arkansas, who was the Republican gubernatorial nominee in 1950 and again in...
Jefferson W. Speck (December 24, 1916 – January 30, 1993) was a planter and businessman from Mississippi County, Arkansas, who was the Republican gubernatorial nominee in 1950 and again in...
Jermey Parnell
Jermey Parnell (born June 20, 1986) is an American football offensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.He was signed as a free agent by the New Orleans Saints.
Jermey Parnell (born June 20, 1986) is an American football offensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.He was signed as a free agent by the New Orleans Saints.
Junior Walker
Junior Walker (born Autry DeWalt Mixon, Jr., June 14, 1931 – November 23, 1995) was an American musician.
Junior Walker (born Autry DeWalt Mixon, Jr., June 14, 1931 – November 23, 1995) was an American musician.
Kemmons Wilson
Charles Kemmons Wilson (January 5, 1913 – February 12, 2003) was the founder of the Holiday Inn chain of hotels.
Charles Kemmons Wilson (January 5, 1913 – February 12, 2003) was the founder of the Holiday Inn chain of hotels.
M. C. Burton, Jr.
Memie Clifton "M.C." Burton, Jr. (born September 3, 1937 in Blytheville, Arkansas) is a retired American basketball player and medical doctor.
Memie Clifton "M.C." Burton, Jr. (born September 3, 1937 in Blytheville, Arkansas) is a retired American basketball player and medical doctor.
Maurice Carthon
Maurice Carthon (born April 24, 1961) is a National Football League coach as well as a former professional football running back.
Maurice Carthon (born April 24, 1961) is a National Football League coach as well as a former professional football running back.
Michael Utley
Michael Utley, often credited as Mike Utley, is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer for Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band.
Michael Utley, often credited as Mike Utley, is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer for Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band.
Narvel Felts
Narvel Felts is an American country music singer.
Narvel Felts is an American country music singer.
Ran Carthon
Arandric Kornell Carthon, nicknamed Ran Carthon, is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League for three seasons in t...
Arandric Kornell Carthon, nicknamed Ran Carthon, is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League for three seasons in t...
Robert "Say" McIntosh
Robert "Say" McIntosh (born 1943) is a colorful political and black rights activist and restaurant owner in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Robert "Say" McIntosh (born 1943) is a colorful political and black rights activist and restaurant owner in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Robert E. Lee Wilson
Robert Edward Lee Wilson was the creator and owner of Lee Wilson and Company, a group of large cotton plantations in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
Robert Edward Lee Wilson was the creator and owner of Lee Wilson and Company, a group of large cotton plantations in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
Tommy Cash
Tommy Cash, (born April 5, 1940), is a singer-songwriter and younger brother of Johnny Cash.
Tommy Cash, (born April 5, 1940), is a singer-songwriter and younger brother of Johnny Cash.