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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…

By Alana Miles guest columnist “Anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you.” – Misty Copeland Do you remember, as a child, riding in the passenger seat while one of your parents drove you somewhere and all of a sudden, they had to slam on the brakes and their right…

“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…

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…

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…