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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 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 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 MoreTravel Takeaways
By Marsha L. Barnes guest columnist By the time you read this article, I pray that my sisters and I have made it back from our trip to New York City. What started as just wishful thinking between one of my sisters and me turned into a trip with all four Livingston sisters and several…
Read MoreArrest Reports
The Scott County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests from April 13–26. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Noah Lindo, April 13, 2026, possession of stolen property. Estevan Ochoa, April 14, 2026, possession of a controlled substance. Jeremy Walker, April 15, 2026, indictment. Tarquavion Willi, April 15, 2026, possession…
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