Personality Profiles
We try to showcase some of the amazing people who live and work here and those who have left an impressive legacy as well. This section of our site will honor some of the heroes, legends, celebrities, and entrepreneurs that come from Marion County. The people in Marion County are amazing and have contributed much to the society around them. Some of these exceptional people deserve to be recognized.
A COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO FAMILY
The people of Marion County, Mississippi are a close knit bunch of folks that love spending time with family, going to church, and enjoying the great outdoors. There have been many heroes that have served and sacrificed in the long history of Marion County. Some served bravely in the military forces and others in the Sheriff’s office, police force, or neighborhood fire department and have selflessly risked their lives to help others in danger.
CELEBRITIES, MUSICIANS, AND ARTISTS
Famous creative people and celebrities from Marion County include Jeff Bates, Ben Watts, Walter Payton, Randy Branch, Earl Poole Ball, Eagle Day, Joe Owens, Alan Dunaway, Kenny Johnson, Bobby Hamilton, and many more.
LOCAL BUSINESSMEN AND ENTREPRENEURS
Those individuals with the entrepreneurial spirit and courage to create their own businesses here are the lifeblood of our community. They provide jobs and stimulate the local economy while they make Marion County a better place to live.
LEGENDS OF MARION COUNTY
There have been many characters and stories of characters that have been passed down through the years that have added to the character of this unique place. We will do our best to share some of those stories with you on this site.
An American Century - Junior Miss 2011 – Like Mother, Like Son
Marion County Miss Hospitality – Congratulations Vaughan
A Whisper on the Bayou – Mississippi Opera Artistic Director
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Can you tell me who is in the old picture of the 4 men?
L-R: Earl Bryant (Oakvale), Fred S. Hathorn, Jim Bryant, William Edward “Jay” Hathorn. I believe the picture was made at the Oakvale Lumber Company Mill.