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Beebe has been the home to some relatively famous statewide celebrities.

Former University of Arkansas quarterback Barry Lunney, Jr. was a junior high student at Beebe while his father, Barry Lunney, Sr., was head football coach at Beebe High School ( 1987 – 1988 ).

Mel Hanks, a longtime reporter at Little Rock's KARK-TV, who was known for his investigative reporting, lived in Beebe at one time with his wife and son.

Jan Hines Faubus, former wife of controversial Arkansas governor Orval Faubus, was raised and educated in Beebe.

John Adams, who attended and played basketball at Beebe High School, and in 1941, was a member of the Arkansas Razorbacks Final Four team, is credited by some as being the inventor of the jump shot.

Also, Michael Robertson who lived in Beebe as a toddler, qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China in the shot put, but did not medal.

A. S ." Bro " Erwin, who was a longtime football and basketball coach at Beebe High School and a longtime superintendent, coached Beebe High School to the 1941 Class A boys state championship and is in the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame.

Also, two graduates of Beebe High School are currently serving in the Arkansas General Assembly.

Jonathan Dismang, a 1997 graduate of Beebe High School, is a Republican state senator representating District 29, in which Beebe is located.

Jeremy Gillam, a 1994 graduate of Beebe High School, and current resident of Judsonia, is a state representative serving District 49, in which Beebe is also located.