Mississippi Trailblazers
Her Story Lives Here
Part 2: The Builder — The Kirkland Group and a Legacy of Leadership By The People’s Paper Staff MS Even before she became CEO of The Kirkland Group, Carla Kirkland felt called to service. What began as a teacher’s heart evolved into a mission to strengthen educational outcomes across the state. “The Kirkland Group started…
Her Story Lives Here: From Alcorn Queen to Businesswoman
By The People’s Paper Staff Carla Kirkland’s story begins with family, faith, and an unshakable belief in the power of education. Today, Carla is a businesswoman known for her leadership and service through The Kirkland Group (TKG). TKG is an education consulting firm that supports schools, teachers, and students across Mississippi and beyond. But, those…
Breaking Barriers in Magee – The Early Life of R. Sue Armstrong
By: The People’s Paper MS Staff Growing up as the youngest of eight children in Magee, Mississippi, Rebecca Sue Armstrong learned early on what courage and determination looked like. Her childhood coincided with one of the most turbulent moments in American history: the civil rights movement of the 1960s. And even as a young girl,…