Editor’s note: American Profile appears inside the Suwannee Democrat each mid-week edition. You’ll find USA Weekend, in Friday editions of the Democrat.



Here’s a peek at what’s inside the Wednesday, Feb. 25 American Profile.



Cover Story: A Real Gem – Jewel, the popular singing star, who found success after a rough and hardscrabble childhood in Alaska, talks about her music, her mission to help homeless teens and her new married life with rodeo champ Ty Murray.



Incredible Kids: Lifting Our Language – Foul language spoken by his classmates bothered McKay Hatch, 15, of South Pasadena, Calif., until he confronted his peers and challenged them to stop cussing in 2007. Since then, thousands of people around the world have taken Hatch’s No Cussing Challenge and joined his No Cussing Club.



Food: Triple Onion Chicken – a reader recipe from New Braunfels, TX.