WHO IS A POET AND YOU DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IT?

A soap opera star with Vicksburg ties is hoping that, by February 2009, every high school in Mississippi will have a copy of a DVD he produced to promote poetry. “Art contributes to life and helps for one to have a balanced life,” said Anthony Herrera, who, off and on since 1980, has been John Stenbeck on CBS’ “As the World Turns.” He also played Mark Galloway in 1974 and 1975 on the show.

More on Anthony's project, here.

More on James, here.