Hometown Rankin Magazine

03/10/2025

Tom Troxler Leaves a Legacy of Leadership in Rankin County’s Economic Development

Growing up in Shelbyville, Tennessee, Tom Troxler probably never thought much about economic development, much less about having a career leading an economic development agency. Yet, here he is, retiring after 32 years of service as Executive Director of Rankin First Economic Development Authority. While his career path didn’t begin with the end in mind, each step Troxler took led him to an outstanding career where he made a major impact on the growth of Rankin County.

Read the full story in our March issue!

03/07/2025

Meet Rankin County's TEN young professionals who will be dancing for their non-profit.
One of these local non-profits will receive $5,000!
Get your tickets today and join the audience on April 11th, to vote for YOUR favorite dancer!

https://www.simpletix.com/e/rankin-countys-dancing-with-the-stars-tickets-207422

03/06/2025

Hometown Family || The Stovall Family

"We are David (44) and Anna (37) Stovall, proud parents of Lucy (8) and James (4). David is an attorney and owner of Stovall Law Firm, PLLC, in Pearl, where he focuses his practice on estate planning, personal injury, wrongful death, and insurance litigation. He was recently elected as Pearl’s Alderman-at-Large and is unopposed in the upcoming election. Anna works as a Budget Analyst for the Legislative Budget Office in Jackson. Originally from West Monroe, Louisiana, she moved with her family to Natchez when she was in sixth grade. We are active members at Park Place Baptist Church, where we served in the Preschool Ministry for several years. Anna is involved with the Jackson Junior League and Pearl Northside Elementary PTO, while David serves on the board of the Pearl Chamber of Commerce and as President of the Kiwanis Club of Pearl. We enjoy spending time with Lucy and James in the garden and outdoors, and David enjoys hunting and kayaking. Lucy has a growing passion for music and theatre, and James is looking forward to the Spring baseball season. Lucy and James each look forward to Sunday School and spending time with their extended family. "

Read more about the Stovall Family in our March issue!

03/05/2025

03/05/2025

March Issue is hitting the stands NOW!!
Pick one up today or stop by our office at 200 Felicity Street to grab a copy!

https://www.htmags.com/march-2025.html

03/04/2025

Krewe De Roux Parade
February 28, 2025
Downtown Brandon
Rankin County Chamber City of Brandon Government

03/04/2025

Brandon Garden Club Tablescapes
February 28, 2025
Brandon Municipal Complex

03/03/2025

VOTING IS NOW OPEN!!

Vote for your favorite pet by selecting their photo and giving them a like! The pet with the most likes will be featured in the 2025 April issue of Hometown Rankin!

Voting will close Thursday, March 6th at Noon! Good luck to all our contestants!

02/25/2025

It's that time of year again! We're excited about Krewe de Roux!

🎟️TICKET TUESDAY🎟️

Get your Block Party VIP tickets and Gumbo Cook-Off tickets for a discounted price TODAY ONLY!

🎭 Purchase VIP tickets to be able to enter into our VIP tent starting at 6:00pm on February 28th. This will provide heaters, seating, and band viewing! VIP Guests will receive a variety of food from local favorites! Beverages will be provided by Capital City Beverages, Inc. ,Brown Bottling Group,042 Wine & Spirits, and The Beach Look Boutique! Those with VIP tickets will receive a wristband for entry and the ability to redeem 1 food item and 2 free drinks, and access to a cash bar.

Pre-purchase tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children (10 & under) with NO ADDED FEES TODAY ONLY. Purchase pre-tickets to skip the line! Day of tickets will be available at event, but will be $15 for adults and $5 for children (10 & under).

LIMITED TICKETS!

🎟️Get your VIP tickets TODAY: https://bit.ly/409PcU2

⚜️Join us for the Gumbo Cook-Off that will be held at the Brandon Amphitheater on Saturday, March 1st, from 11am - 3pm. Approximately 60 teams* will provide sample-size gumbo in hopes of winning prizes, like "Best Gumbo" and "Fan Favorite"! This is a family-friendly environment with music by That Bad, Arts & Crafts Show, King Cake Eating Contest, Bakery Contest, and Kids Zone for all ages. Pre-purchase tickets are available at $10 for adults & $5 for children (10 & under) with NO ADDED FEES TODAY ONLY. Day of tickets will be available for purchase at the gates for $15 for adults and $5 for children (10 & under).

🎟️Get your Gumbo Cook-Off tickets here TODAY: https://bit.ly/409v9Fv

💚💜💛LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL! 💚💜💛

02/25/2025

CALLING ALL PET LOVERS!!

It's that time of year again! Hometown Rankin Magazine is excited to announce our annual photo contest for pets. NOW through February 28th, you can enter a photo of your furry, feathery, or scaly family member below for a chance to be featured in the 2025 April issue of Hometown Rankin!

We will select the top of the class and let Facebook vote for the winner - high resolution photos are preferred. We can’t wait to meet your sweet friends!

To enter, click the link below:

http://www.htmags.com/pets.html

02/24/2025

Tickets available here for Mom/Son Event at Brandon City Hall on Saturday, March 22nd!
https://www.simpletix.com/e/my-super-hero-mom-son-night-tickets-206955

02/21/2025

Guess what's coming to Rankin County on April 11th? Be on the look-out for who will be our lucky dancers!

02/21/2025

Twenty-two local authors under one roof! Mark your calendars for this complimentary event on April 3rd from Hometown Magazines!

02/20/2025

Way We Were || Terri & Tommy McCarver

When Terri Cox agreed to deliver a note to Tommy McCarver in their Organic Chemistry class for a friend, the friend told her she had heard there were some cute boys in that Mississippi State class. Terry assured her that there were no cute boys in Organic Chemistry.

As a sophomore with ambitions to become a medical doctor, Organic Chemistry was a requirement. Terri just didn’t realize it would be so difficult. She asked that same Tommy if he understood what the professor was saying. He did and agreed to study with her. Tommy was a junior studying Chemical Engineering, so she knew he could help her through the course.

She arrived at his apartment with all her notes and study materials and began unloading them on his desk. “Do you have any coffee? she asked. No, he didn’t drink coffee and with that brief conversation, she grabbed up all of her books and left. So much for the bells and whistles of early romance!

Campus life continued to put them together enough for their friendship to grow. When she completed her second semester, she asked Tommy if he would help her move her college stuff home for the summer. He agreed. Mrs. Cox asked her daughter if she could grill steaks for the young man that was helping her. Terri said, “No, we’re just friends – hamburgers will be fine.”

When Terri enrolled in nursing school at UMMC two years later, she began to realize Tommy meant more to her than she thought.

Read more about Terri and Tommy McCarver in our February issue!

02/14/2025

Pearl Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet
February 13, 2025
Pearl Community Room
Sponsored by Renasant Bank

02/13/2025

Rita Faye Sowell Mashburn, former Brandon High basketball star from the 1940's, was honored today by the Brandon High School girls' basketball team. They gifted her with a framed jersey, autographed basketball, and a BHS t-shirt. Rita Faye will be 91 years old on February 25th. Read more about this in our March issue coming out next month!