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Hometown
FROM OUR PUBLISHER
It has been since early spring that it’s more difficult to
hear good news than bad. That’s why I’m excited about
this issue. Its full of good news!
We have Rankin County students that have excelled in
their young years and we are thrilled to focus attention on
them and their achievements. Only God knows why the
class of 2020 missed out on the traditional celebrations,
but good always shines—even in dark times.
Achieving doesn’t stop with high school graduates—
it extends to the business world of hard workers and
leaders in their professions. What a delight and pleasure
it is to highlight perseverance and contributions to our
county through the recognition of our “Top 40 Under 40”
winners.
Today I woke up to the sun rising. We would have dark
days without its expected appearance. I breathed clean
air and never once thought about the next heart beat that
would sustain my life. We do take so much for granted.
There’s no other country I would wish to call home, and
certainly this place I call my hometown. Stay positive!
There’s always good news! l
HOMETOWN STAFF
PUBLISHER & EDITOR
Tahya A. Dobbs
CFO
Kevin W. Dobbs
CONSULTING EDITOR
Mary Ann Kirby
IN THIS ISSUE
The Way We Were 8
Top 40 Under 40 16
Putting Your Best Foot Forward 37
The Attitude of Gratitude 49
Flags of Honor 50
Standout Seniors 57
Where Are They Now? 89
Hometown Family 96
Salute to First Responders 104
Rankin Greets Lesotho 108
The Chalkboard 114
The Time Coin 122
SPECIAL PROJECTS
MANAGER
Brenda McCall
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Lindsey Dees
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
Alisha Floyd
...see you around town.
LAYOUT DESIGN
Daniel Thomas - 3dt
SPECIAL PROJECTS
ASSISTANT
Caroline Hodges
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Othel Anding
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