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FROM OUR CONSULTING EDITOR<br />
Fall is my favorite season!<br />
And while it doesn’t necessarily cool down in Mississippi until, oftentimes,<br />
mid-November, I still enjoy what the season itself has to offer.<br />
I love hearing the drumlines practicing in the distance and the offerings<br />
in the stores of harvest colors and flavors. This year, I have a sophomore<br />
in college. I think it took us a full year to figure out how to navigate life<br />
as a college family. But this year is going to be different. We’ve purchased<br />
season tickets and have carved out a place to tailgate with our friends.<br />
I’m being intentional about shopping for “gameday” colors—something<br />
I’ve never done in my life. It’s something I’m looking forward to and<br />
I’m thankful for the opportunity to start making new memories—in my<br />
own new personal season.<br />
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the color pink will<br />
be taking center stage in many upcoming events. I’m thankful for the<br />
stories of survivors and their relentless pursuit of finding a cure and<br />
supporting one another during what could be considered a very<br />
dark season. I have friends that have survived and friends that haven’t.<br />
It’s a great reminder that women should remain vigilant and proactive<br />
regarding their health.<br />
My prayer is that whatever season you’re in, that you are looking<br />
forward to whatever is coming. Even if it’s different than what you’re<br />
accustomed to—just keep looking forward.<br />
Very best wishes to everyone and Happy Fall Y’all!<br />
HOMETOWN STAFF<br />
PUBLISHER & EDITOR<br />
Tahya Dobbs<br />
CFO<br />
Kevin Dobbs<br />
CONSULTING EDITOR<br />
Mary Ann Kirby<br />
IN THIS ISSUE<br />
Reader Spotlight 7<br />
Pink is My Color 10<br />
Sailing into the Future 16<br />
Kids Who Care 20<br />
Neighborhood Eats 28<br />
Superfan Families 42<br />
Madison County Schools . . . . . . . . 52<br />
The Time Coin 98<br />
...see you around town.<br />
SPECIAL PROJECTS<br />
MANAGER<br />
Brenda McCall<br />
SPECIAL PROJECTS<br />
ASSISTANT<br />
Caroline Hodges<br />
ADMINISTRATIVE<br />
ASSISTANT<br />
Alisha Floyd<br />
LAYOUT<br />
DESIGN<br />
Daniel Thomas<br />
3dt<br />
STAFF<br />
PHOTOGRAPHER<br />
Othel Anding<br />
ADVERTISING<br />
ASSISTANT<br />
Lexie Ownby<br />
PHOTO Martin Howard<br />
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