What’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…
Read MoreArrest Report
Arrest Report provided by Scott County Sheriffs Office. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guility in a court of law. April 23, 2026 Wesley Figures, Jr., 20, assault/domestic violence. Breonna Michelle Hillie, 20, assault/domestic violence, attempt of court/failure to pay fines/restitution. Landon Huckleberry Sills, 25, assault/domestic violence. Blake Hancock, 66, insurance/failure to show proof…
Read MoreAre we on the ‘Eve of Destruction’?
BY: I.M. Leakey Mississippi Spirit I have always been a fan of the protest songs of the 1960’s. Songs like “For What its Worth” by Buffalo Springfield or “Eve of Destruction” by Barry McGuire were two of many songs that described the country’s sentiments at the time, but think about it a minute and you…
Read MoreVendors Sought for Expanded America 250 Event
staff reports Friends of Roosevelt State Park is gearing up for a big celebration in 2026 and is inviting food and craft vendors to be part of the festivities. As part of the nationwide America 250, the event will expand into a two-day gathering on July 3 and 4, featuring a full lineup of activities,…
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