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Mississippi Blues Trail. “It’s not unusual<br />
to see people visiting here from<br />
Europe, the Netherlands, Asia, and<br />
other places,” says Porch, who credits<br />
Raymond’s mayor, Isla Tullos, and city<br />
leaders, along with town patriarchs<br />
for making the city what it is today.<br />
“They have worked for many decades<br />
and have paved the way for the<br />
possibilities and potential for greatness<br />
that we enjoy today,” Porch says.<br />
“Groups like the Raymond<br />
Garden Club keep our city looking<br />
beautiful,” says Porch. “They maintain<br />
a community garden, select the Yard<br />
of the Month, keep the community<br />
involved, and work hard to keep our<br />
Square looking nice.”<br />
The Culture Club has been<br />
meeting monthly since the 1930s,<br />
keeping the city’s history relevant and<br />
hosting speakers from all over the<br />
state. Friends of the Library board<br />
offers community events and holds<br />
weekly readings for school children.<br />
Several churches are in the area and<br />
many have fantastic architecture and<br />
histories, adding a real sense of<br />
support and resources for the city.<br />
“Everybody calls this Mayberry,”<br />
laughs Porch. “But there is something<br />
to that. There is a real genuine spirit<br />
here. We have a lot of momentum in<br />
Raymond, and we encourage folks to<br />
come spend a day with us to see all<br />
we have to offer. We don’t take<br />
anything for granted and we believe<br />
every day is a gift to be shared. There<br />
is a real sense of goodness here and<br />
that is something we strive for and<br />
want to share with others.”<br />
Hometown CLINTON • 45
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