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Alabama first grader becomes bestselling author

By Carmen K. Sisson | Christian Science Monitor HOOVER, Ala. — Ronald Reese slips quietly into the library, unnoticed by the kindergartners scattered around the floor. His eyes scan their upturned faces, searching for his daughter. He grins broadly — there’s Nia Mya at the center of it all, wearing…

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Carmen Sisson May 2, 2018 May 19, 2019Recent Bylines Alabama, author, children, Christian Science Monitor, Huntsville, inspiration, Nia Mya Reese 0

3 Inspired People – Summer 2015

Columbus teen actress Avani Poindexter uses career to inspire her peers. Scott Reed uses the arts to unify the West Point community. Dr. Roy Ruby retired from MSU but still comes to work every day.

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Carmen Sisson April 1, 2015 May 6, 2015Recent Bylines Catfish Alley, Columbus, inspiration, Mississippi, Starkville, West Point 0

3 Inspired People – Spring 2015

Tim Brinkley fights crime in West Point with a level head, a steady hand, and a Bible. MSU super fan Ron Caulfield brings happiness to Starkville. Humane Society director Karen Johnwick continues a lifelong commitment to animal rescue.

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Carmen Sisson March 1, 2015 May 6, 2015Recent Bylines Catfish Alley, Columbus, inspiration, Mississippi, Starkville, West Point 0

3 Inspired People — Winter 2014

Pastor Larnzy Carpenter Jr. inspires Starkville with love. Community activist Frances Hairston works to heal Crawford race relations. And history teacher Chuck Yarborough uses the past to improve the future in Columbus.

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Carmen Sisson December 1, 2014 May 6, 2015Recent Bylines Catfish Alley, Columbus, inspiration, Mississippi, profiles, Starkville, West Point 0

3 Inspired People: Fall 2014

Gospel-gabbing used car salesman Allen Jones gives cars to seniors in Caledonia. Music teacher Angie Riffell creates a unique homeschool opportunity in Columbus. And Dorothy Ryland gives West Point residents the keys to the American Dream.

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Carmen Sisson October 1, 2014 May 6, 2015Recent Bylines Catfish Alley, Columbus, inspiration, Starkville, West Point 0
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