Those attending this year's gathering in an effort to "Know Each Other" were Lucille Wood of Louisville, Jim Duncan of Philadelphia, Zane Black of Pelahatchie, James L. Horton of Louisville, Doyle Snow of Philadelphia, Leonard and Kaye Warren of Hazelhurst, James Renee Megan Wood of Destin, Fla., Karen Morris, Beth Darby, Rachel Eavns, Mary McAdory, all of Philadelphia, James, Pam and Jeri Algood of Columbia, Tenn., George and Margie Smith of Birmingham, Ala., Dave and Joan Miller of Loves Park, Ill., Mel Crosby of Bandon, Jim Wood of Louisville, Ray and Faye Crosby of Columbus, Josh and Brandi Herrington of Starkville and Clayton Smith of Huntsville, Ala.

From The Neshoba Democrat, July 1, 2009 -- JUST AMONG FRIENDS By RACHEL EVANS