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Financial resources for Mississippians in 2025

According to Statista.com, “saving more money” is this year’s most popular New Year’s resolution, with 21 percent of survey respondents naming it as one of their goals. If you’re part of that 21 percent, here are some Mississippi financial institutions that might be...
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Health & fitness tips for 2025

With the new year come new resolutions to be good stewards of the bodies (and minds) God gave us. Here are some tips to help you get started. Many of these people and organizations are MCL advertising partners with ads in this edition! Active Rest, LLC: Find a fun...
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Bill and Becky Caldwell: Fearless and faithful

By Katie Ginn When Bill and Becky Caldwell went to bed at their home in Little Rock on December 1, 1991, they had no idea that they’d be spending the next afternoon as hostages in their own attic.  Around midday, escaped inmate Paul Jerome Spiers broke into the...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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5 ways to sneak exercise into your day

by | Mar 1, 2025

By Kyskie Bolton, RDN, MSN Finding time to exercise can feel impossible when life is busy, but even small bursts of movement add up! You don’t need hours at the gym to benefit from physical activity. Here are simple ways to work movement into your daily routine. 1. Walk whenever you can Walking is...

How to protect your heart and joints at the same time

by | Feb 1, 2025

By: Dr. Chris Kneip February is Heart Health Month - and while it may seem surprising for an orthopedic doctor to discuss heart health, the connection between musculoskeletal wellness and cardiovascular health is significant. As orthopedic surgeons, we see firsthand how physical activity and...

CPC transforming lives through relational support

by | Jan 1, 2025

By Erin Kate Goode Most of us can agree that the way we’ve overcome challenges or accomplished goals was in part because of people who supported us, challenged us, or helped us have hope and a vision for the future. For a woman facing an unexpected pregnancy in a difficult situation or under...