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Johnnie Taylor's win is millions of dollars more than the state's last record-setting prize in 2019.
Johnnie Taylor, 71, of Howard Beach, decided to take the cash option for a lump sum of $157,288,402.
Memphis native Bettye Crutcher helped pen hits and classics for Stax Records stars including Johnnie Taylor and The Staple Singers.
Well-known Jackson photographer's work honored at Mississippi Museum of Art, 7 to 11 p.m. Thursday.
Meet the Blues Hall of Fame's 2022 inductees. The Memphis-based HOF inducts legendary performers and landmark recordings.
Mar. 18—Joe Taylor is a man of many accomplishments. A lot of Lockportians might remember Taylor's father, Johnnie Taylor, a champion boxer. Following in his footsteps, Joe Taylor's own championship career in kickboxing has turned more than a few heads. Between fights and teaching at his gym, JT's Martial Arts & Fitness, Taylor also gives back to the city where he lives, especially the kids. ...
Five people, an album, five singles and a book have been chosen to join this year's Blues Hall of Fame class. The Memphis, Tennessee-based Blues Foundation said the 12 newest honorees of the Blues Hall of Fame will be celebrated at an event on May 4. Singers Lucille Bogan, Little Willie John and Johnnie Taylor are among the hall's newest members.
“Record labels expect heirs to be greedy, dumb, and willing to take anything they give us. I was not any of those.”
"She loved being in the hospital, she loved her job, and she loved the people she worked with," Tamika Palmer recalled.
After his disco-era career, Davis helmed one of the nation's largest black-owned banks.