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Tue, August 19, 2008 - 11:52 am

Charles Pollman, who's father founded Pollman's Bakery in 1918, passed away at the age of 88.

Isaac Hayes Memorial Service

Mon, August 18, 2008 - 6:04 pm

During the service attended by 3,000 fans and friends, a congressman suggested the city rename its airport Isaac Hayes International.

Famed Record Producer, Dies At 91

Fri, August 15, 2008 - 11:30 am

Legendary record producer Jerry Wexler, who helped shape R&B music with influential recordings of Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and other greats, and later made key recordings with the likes of Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, has died.

Atlanta Braves Broadcaster Died In His Sleep

Mon, August 04, 2008 - 3:29 pm

Skip Caray, the son of famous Chicago Cubs voice Harry Caray, took a nap Sunday afternoon and never woke up. He was 68 years old.

Tim Russert Dies Of A Heart Attack

Fri, June 13, 2008 - 2:44 pm

NBC's Tim Russert, host of "Meet The Press," died of an apparent heart attack. He was 58-years-old.

Mississippi Flags Ordered At Half-Staff For Lucas

Fri, June 06, 2008 - 4:14 pm

Gov. Barbour orders Mississippi flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Jack Lucas who was as the youngest Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor. Lucas died Thursday in Hattiesburg.

Alabama’s First Female Cop Dies at 81

Thu, June 05, 2008 - 10:47 am

Mary Nell Rollings, Alabama's first female police officer known for patrolling Florence's streets on a Harley in the early 1950s, has died.

Youngest Marine To Receive Medal of Honor Dies

Thu, June 05, 2008 - 10:36 am

Jack Lucas, who at 14 lied his way into military service during World War II and became the youngest Marine to receive the Medal of Honor, died Thursday in a Mississippi hospital. He was 80.