• Stephanie Bedunah, a nurse for Questcare Medical Clinic at Burleson, drew a smiley face on her respirator so that patients would know she was smiling underneath all of her personal protective equipment. Bedunah was administrating COVID-19 tests a drive-through testing site in the parking lot of the recreation center on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. 
  • Teddy Mars is a husband, father and the host of the Carnival Kings of New Orleans, one of the longest running drag troupes in the country. Mars’ role is much more than just hosting the monthly drag shows, he also serves as a mentor for those searching for community who find the Carnival Kings.
  • AMANDA McCOY/SUN HERALD Anton Kihyet takes an order during lunch rush at Bozo’s Grocery on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, in Pascagoula. Kihyet has become an iconic fixture at the popular lunch spot, taking orders and answering phones.
  • When Brandi England was 18, she told her dad she needed money for shoes. She returned to her Gautier home with no shopping bags and a dragon permanently inked into her skin. South Mississippi body art has an unique style, said tattoo artist Matt Stebly. It has more color than tattoos from other regions.
  • In December of 2013 Derek Terry went to the emergency room, suffering from acute pain and swelling of his testicle. He was diagnosed with testicular cancer. By that time the cancer had spread to his lungs, liver and lymph nodes. He was 26.
  • David Potts Sr., 93, served during World War II as a Montford Marine. The Montford Marines were the first black marines in the United States military, experiencing segregation and racism, while serving their country. It wasn’t until 70 years later that Potts and other Montford Marines were recognized for their service, receiving congressional gold medals in 2012.
  • Don and Dorothy have been married for so many years that Dorothy has worn through her first wedding ring.
  • Vancleave’s Bailee Hendon is drawing attention after pitching two consecutive no-hitters and having an impressive .543 batting average with four homers and 26 RBIs to match. He’s signed with Jones County Junior College but Division 1 schools are showing interest.
  • Devin Ladner, a transplant to New Orleans from the Gulf Coast, gets dropped off at the Penthouse Club where she is a dancer on Friday, December 1, 2017. Last year the New Orleans City Council proposed to limit strip clubs in the Vieux Carre Entertainment District over concerns about sex-trafficking taking place in downtown and in strip clubs. Dancers in the quarter have banded together to challenge the proposed regulations and concerns.
  • Walter Cook stands in front of the place where his son, Demond Cook, was shot and killed while coming home from work late at night in February of 2004. Cook believes he knows who killed his son but has no evidence. Since his son’s death Cook only leaves his home and yard to go to work, knowing that there are those in his neighborhood that know what happened to his son.