Famous People

Jimmy Buffett (1946 - ) Singer, songwriter Born in Pascagoula, MS (305)

Bo Diddley (1928 - ) Guitarist Born in McComb, MS (306)

William Cuthbert Faulkner (1897 - 1962) Author, famous for works such as The Sound in the Fury and Go Down Moses. Born in New Albany, MS (301)

Elizabeth Lee Hazen (1885 - 1975) Inventor, developed the world's first useful antifungal antibiotic, nystatin. Born in Rich, Coahoma County, MS (302)

Faith Hill (1967 - ) Famous singer Born in Star, MS (310)

James Earl Jones (1931 - ) Entertainer, possesses one of the most instantly recognizable voices in entertainment history. Born in Arkabutla, MS (307)

Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) One of the most famous singers of all time that helped develop rock and roll; moved to Memphis in 1948. Born in East Tupelo, MS (541)

Jerry Rice (1962 - ) Football player, considered the greatest wide receiver ever to play in the NFL. Born in Crawford, MS (308)

Sela Ward (1956 - ) Star of the 1990's sitcom hits Sisters and Once and Again. Born in Meridian, MS (313)

Tennessee Williams (1911 - 1983) Playwright, received Pulitzer prizes for A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Born in Columbus, MS (300)

Oprah Winfrey (1954 - ) Popular Talk-show host Born in Kosciusko, MS (309)