By Cheryl Owens Mississippi Spirit There are some places that just seem to slow life down for a little while. Where strangers wave, children laugh with sticky watermelon juice running down their chins, and neighbors work side by side to welcome thousands of visitors as if they were family. That’s exactly what people will find…

  By Cheryl Owens Mississippi Spirit Some people wear many hats in life, but for Lt. Shawn Dennis, the titles he values most aren’t the ones stitched across a uniform. Ask the 34-year-old firefighter what he hopes people remember about him, and his answer comes without hesitation. “I want to be remembered for being a…

By Cheryl Owens Mississippi Spirit For many children, summer is all about sleeping a little later, spending time with friends and finding something fun to do. This July, the Morton Community and Learning Center hopes to add a little creativity to that summer fun with its upcoming Mini Create Camp. The three-day camp will be…

By Cheryl Owens Mississippi Spirit For nearly four decades, David and Lori Lynne Cooke have walked side by side through marriage, ministry and a calling they believe was ordained by God long before Timber Creek Camp ever existed. Today, Timber Creek Camp, located in Scott County between Morton and Homewood, has become a place where…

To quote the late evangelist Billy Graham, “A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” When I first wrote these words several years ago, my father, Albert “Hack” McMullen, was still with us. Today, Father’s Day feels different. Daddy is no…

Citizen of the Month Tyler Hines By Cheryl Owens Mississippi Spirit Tyler Hines has spent most of his life in Scott County, and today he helps preserve one of its most treasured destinations as manager of Roosevelt State Park. Officially serving as Park Historic Site Supervisor, Hines oversees the daily operations of the park while…