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Contributing Writers<br />
Camille Anding<br />
Olivia Halverson<br />
Mary Ann Kirby<br />
Susan Marquez<br />
Kerri Walker<br />
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Othel Anding<br />
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You’ll have to agree–Valentine’s Day is the over-arching theme of <strong>February</strong>. So, with that fact<br />
settled, we have assembled content in this issue that revolve around things we LOVE.<br />
First are celebrities! We all are caught up in the glitz and glamour of the famous. Faith Hill and<br />
Miss Mississippi Hannah Roberts are our own stars and you’ll LOVE reading about them.<br />
We also have a surprise celebrity for you–the mayor of Puckett. His talent is cue stick artistry–<br />
designing and creating pool cues that are sold worldwide. In fact, he’s one of 5 artisans in the world<br />
that makes up this elite group of professionals.<br />
Then there are our own hometown couples who share the beginning of their LOVE stories of<br />
how they first met. You’ll also LOVE our featured desserts by local restaurants that make every<br />
month sweeter.<br />
This is a perfect opportunity to say that we LOVE our readers! You<br />
guys give us such incredible feedback and we’re honored that you spend<br />
your time with us. And last but certainly not least, we LOVE our<br />
advertisers. Remember to thank them and show them some love by<br />
sharing some hometown dollars with their businesses. Every one of us<br />
play a vital role in their continued success.<br />
Regardless of <strong>February</strong>’s frosty days and the brisk winds<br />
of <strong>March</strong>, LOVE will always warm our hearts. We hope<br />
you LOVE this new issue!<br />
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On the cover: Faith Hill<br />
In this issue Favorite Things about <strong>Rankin</strong> County 8<br />
A Mississippi Girl 12<br />
How We Met 16<br />
A Leap of Faith 22<br />
Loving Lazarus 30<br />
Best Desserts in <strong>Rankin</strong> County 40<br />
I Love Us 46<br />
A Cord of Three Strands 56<br />
Storming the Runway 62<br />
Espiritu Cues 66<br />
Remaining Faithful 76<br />
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