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Thank you, pastors! Mississippi churches express their appreciation

In honor of Pastor Appreciation Month, following are some “thank-you”s from Mississippi churches to their pastors. Don’t see your pastor on these pages? Tell your church to contact us next fall! Anderson United Methodist Church, Jackson A pastor is greatly appreciated...

Mississippi mental health resource guide

For our Faith & Mental Health edition, we wanted to provide a list of people, organizations, and resources that can help with everything from suicidal ideation to intimacy problems, substance abuse, motherhood challenges, and more. Please note, many of these...

Your favorite public school teachers and coaches

Public school educators and coaches are some of the hardest-working individuals we know, and we asked YOU to name your favorites. Read on to meet just a few of Mississippi’s brightest lights - and be on the lookout next year to submit YOUR tributes! Jennifer Adams is...

Wedding vendors’ advice for your big day

We asked Mississippi wedding vendors, “What’s the biggest piece of advice you would offer your clients?” Their answers provide lots of helpful hints that will make the big day go better - and even some good advice for the marriage itself. The Chapel at Livingston...

Men in ministry: From law offices to prison cells

By Courtney Ingle We often think being a “disciple” means being alongside Jesus during His earthly ministry; a more contemporary image of a disciple of Christ might look like a pastor behind a pulpit. The men in our Feature Story have made discipling others for Christ...

Organizations fostering hope for Mississippi kids

In honor of National Foster Care Month, we wanted to highlight some of the organizations that are providing help for kids and families throughout our state. Check out these ministries to see how you can get involved! BAPTIST CHILDREN’S VILLAGE The Baptist Children’s...

Cordera and Rankin Eason’s touchdown testimony

By Courtney Ingle Like many athletes, Cordera Eason had his eyes on a pro football career. During his time at Ole Miss, Eason put in the work, and in 2010, he joined the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals. In a cruel twist of fate, however, Eason’s NFL career was shorted by an...

Hope Credit Union celebrates 3 decades of ministry

By Courtney Ingle Financial hardships can make it seem like there isn’t any hope out there at all. When you’re being hit left, right and center with every bill and expense imaginable, it can feel like you’re drowning. It’s even worse if you have no one to turn to - or...

Health and fitness tips and resources for 2024

If you’re looking to improve your physical health in the new year - whether by forming healthy habits, getting a knee or shoulder looked at, or finally seeking help for an addiction - check out these resources and tips. Most of them come from folks you’ve seen in MCL...

Dr. Farrah Newman’s eyes of faith

By Katie Eubanks Ginn Growing up in a single-parent household in Columbus, Mississippi, the future Dr. Farrah Newman spent a good amount of time alone. Her mother worked full-time while attending classes at night. Getting on and off the school bus each day, Farrah saw...

MDRS fund helps hunters with disabilities

Submitted by The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services “Oh, boy, this was like a dream come true for me and everyone here,” said hunter Brock Kinsey. For the first time in his life, Brock was able to take the shot and harvest a deer, something he had always dreamed of. He had never...

What is a cardiometabolic disease?

By Chris Fields Everybody: “Hello H.E.A.L. Mississippi, what do you guys do?” Us: “We are a healthcare organization, and our mission is to reduce the impact of cardiometabolic diseases in Mississippi. Our vision is to establish a standard of care for people with cardiometabolic diseases … ” Them:...

New Gluckstadt church aims to be a Wellspring of life

By Mandy Bufkin There’s a new church in town: Matt Ayars, pastor of Wellspring Church in Gluckstadt, recently spoke with MCL Contributing Writer Mandy Bufkin about his new role, the people and mission of Wellspring, and what visitors can expect.  Mandy Bufkin: Tell me a little bit about yourself. ...