Chancery Clerk Speaks to Lions Club
By Cheryl Owens Mississippi Spirit Scott County Chancery Clerk Tom Miles recently shared an inside look at the work of the chancery clerk’s office during a visit with the Morton Lions Club, highlighting efforts to modernize county records, protect taxpayers and assist local families. Miles, who was recently recognized as one of the county’s top…
Read MoreLake Fest & Morton Day in the Park – May 16
By Cheryl Owens Mississippi Spirit Organizers of Morton Day in the Park and Lake Fest have announced that both events have been rescheduled due to weather concerns and unsafe conditions. Morton Day in the Park was originally scheduled for May 2, while Lake Fest was planned for May 9. Both events are now set to…
Read MoreSports Hall of Fame inducts new class
staff reports The Scott County Sports Hall of Fame inducted its 12th class of honored players, coaches, and sports contributors while recognizing other groups for their achievements. The Hall of Fame held its annual induction ceremony on Saturday, April 25 at the Livingston Performing Arts Center at Roosevelt State Park in Morton. The Class of…
Read MoreWhat’s Your Love Language?
“No act of kindness, no matter how small is ever wasted.” – Aesop Ever since I was a little girl, the most memorable and meaningful events for me have almost always revolved around some sort of exchange involving a gift. Whenever someone would give me a trinket or memento, my heart would swell up inside…
Read MoreERA’s Tate takes his stride to Millsaps
By Jensen Baker Mississippi Spirit Rone Thomas Tate, known as RT to coaches and teammates, has never been the type of runner to measure success solely in trophies or personal records. For the East Rankin Academy senior, the greatest accomplishment of his high school career is one that cannot be posted on a results board:…
Read MoreWho Forget God?
We live in a predominantly Christian society that paradoxically has as its most important goal the possession of money to satisfy a marked addiction for material goods. That’s why so many work hard and walk economically over the unsteady tightrope of credit cards. There are many who have achieved professional titles and are well paid,…
Read MoreLady ‘Cats take lead in third round
By Jacob Grimes Mississippi Spirit With victory number 23 of the season, the Sebastopol Lady Bobcats put themselves on the verge of returning to the state fast-pitch semifinals Thursday night. Bogue Chitto’s Lady Bobcats rolled into Bishop Park looking to steal home field advantage, but the pitching of Savannah Crout and Sebastopol’s bats withstood the…
Read MorePriority One – Citizen of the Month
Citizen of the Month Anne Everett is the Priority One Citizen of the month. Anne is married to Kevin Everett, and has two children and four grandchildren. A graduate of Delta State University’s School of Nursing, where she earned a Master of Science in Nursing Education. For the past 13 years, she has worked as…
Read MoreMother Memories
As Mother’s Day approaches, I knew what I’d write about this week. I could write about our mothers every week and never begin to cover a mother’s true impact. It’s been said for ages that a parent’s love for a child is completely unconditional, and I would venture to say that a mother’s love for…
Read MoreA Year of Service, Success, and Living Limitless
This year, I have had the honor of traveling across Mississippi as Miss Mississippi, meeting people from every corner of our state and witnessing the heart that makes Mississippi so special. From classrooms and churches to community events and service projects, I have seen firsthand that true success is not measured only by titles or…
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