Photos in a directory - How to do it.

I just set up an Indexscripts directory, but have a few problems and your help is needed. The directory is a simple one. Here's the link

Now I want to create a special "featured members" category which goes above the rest (as shown on picture).
Each featured listing will include a photo, the link and text.
How do i do this?

I will upload photos myself manually as opposed to allowing members to do it.

Your feedback will be much appreciated.

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in a nutshell...

1. edit the index.php and show_cat.php files - look for the code that displays the featured listings and put it above the code that displays regular categories and listings
2. edit the dir_urls table and add a field for the path to the individual images
3. edit the settings.php table to allow the admin to edit the field
4. in the code in index.php and show_cat.php, add the path to the image url

 

I'm on my own here, new to php and on a tight budget.
if any kind soul cares to expand on the above, I'd be ever so grateful.