actressBorn: 4/25/1969Birthplace: Katy, Texas Zellweger graduated from the University of Texas, Austin, where she earned a B.A. in English. She gained critical notice in 1996 with roles in Jerry…
hip-hop band Known for sometimes brutally realistic lyrics, the Staten Island, New York-based group debuted in 1993 with the platinum album Enter the Wu-Tang. Members then pursued various solo…
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Eureka Springs, Ark.Designed in 1980 by E. Fay Jones photo by Carol M. Highsmith The American Institute of Architects and Harris Interactive selected Thorncrown Chapel as one of…
BLACKBURN, Marsha, a Representative from Tennessee; born in Laurel, Miss., June 6, 1952; graduated from Northeast Jones High School, Laurel, Miss.; B.S. Mississippi State University, Mississippi…
PICKERING, Charles W. (Chip), Jr., a Representative from Mississippi; born in Laurel, Jones County, Miss., August 10, 1963; graduated from R.H. Watkins High School, Laurel, Miss.; B.A.,…
PICKERING, Charles W. (Chip), Jr., a Representative from Mississippi; born in Laurel, Jones County, Miss., August 10, 1963; graduated from R.H. Watkins High School, Laurel, Miss.; B.A.,…
FREEMAN, James Crawford, a Representative from Georgia; born in Clinton (later Gray), Jones County, Ga., April 1, 1820; attended the common schools; engaged in agricultural pursuits; moved to…
BRYAN, Nathan, a Representative from North Carolina; born in Craven (now Jones) County, N.C., in 1748; member of the house of commons of North Carolina in 1787 and 1791-1794; elected as a…
