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Sittin’ with the Kittens
“Nature shows us how to live, love, and grow alongside each other.” – Angie Weiland-Crosby A few months ago, a young, solid black, female cat was abandoned behind the civic center. I happened to notice her one evening when Robert and I went to the town hall to do some work. As she approached me,…
Read MoreI’m Not Picky
“The expression of preferences is the essence of love.” – Stefan Molyneux I’m really not picky. There are a few things I won’t eat. I’m entitled to that, aren’t I? Let’s start with the obvious: eggs. They’re disgusting. Unless they’re mixed up well in a cake, I just can’t do it. And before you tell…
Read MoreBygone Birthdays
This week, I celebrate my birthday. I won’t mention the age that comes with it. For most adults, birthdays are just another day and an unwanted reminder of how quickly time passes. As children, however, chances are we anticipated birthdays much more. The modern take on birthdays isn’t what I remember as a child. Birthdays…
Read MoreWelcome Home: Mt. Olivet Celebrates 150 Years of Faith
By Cheryl Owens Mississippi Little country church invites community to celebrate a century and a half of worship, fellowship and memories For 150 years, families have traveled the country roads leading to Mt. Olivet Baptist Church for Sunday worship, homecomings, weddings, revivals and times of prayer. Next Sunday, those same roads will once again bring…
Read MoreA Smile, A Helping Hand and a Heart for God
CITIZEN OF THE MONTH Citizen of the Month: Tina Adcox has spent nearly 30 years serving the people of Morton By Cheryl Owens Mississippi Spirit Spend just a few minutes talking with Tina Adcox, and you’ll quickly discover she has a heart for people. Whether she’s helping someone buy their first home, start a…
Read MoreCommunity Honors Legacy of Bettye Mae Jack With Street Sign Dedication
By Cheryl Owens Mississippi Under the blazing sun and the heat of a humid Mississippi day, community members gathered Saturday to honor the legacy of Bettye Mae Jack, a pioneering educator whose dedication to children and education left an unforgettable mark on Morton and Scott County. Friends, former students and longtime residents came together for…
Read MoreWatermelon, Family and Small-Town Hospitality: Mize Festival Celebrates 48 Years of Tradition
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…
Read MoreA Heart for Service, A Love for Family
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…
Read MoreCreativity Takes Center Stage at MCLC Mini Create Camp
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…
Read MoreA Vision, A Calling and a Camp Built on Faith
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…
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