Everybody in America knows the name Walter Payton. An NFL Hall of Famer that not only paved the way for future running backs, but for humanitarians. Payton’s 45 years on this Earth had a seismic impact, particularly the year 1970.
First-term Hattiesburg city councilman Nicholas Brown was the featured speaker Tuesday during the 13th annual Black History Month program at the Forrest County Center of Pearl River Community College.
Sylvia Hatchell coached the Tar Heels for more than 30 years. The school won a national championship in 1994 under her tenure. Hatchell is the ACC’s all-time winningest coach.
