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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…

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…

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…

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…

By Marsha L. Barnes guest columnist My precious parents are the reason I grew up knowing about this week’s article topic. I was so blessed to have been raised in a home where historically significant events were discussed almost daily. Almost sixty years have passed since Robert F. Kennedy made his famous visit to our…