Emmie Perkins, 2022 Miss Mississippi, highlighted Co-Lin’s “Grit and Grace” women’s conference that was held on Wednesday, May 17, at the Thames Center. The conference, begun in 2019, brings together area women of all ages, and seeks to provide an inspiring educational and empowering experience for them. This year, the conference theme is “Clothing Yourself in Strength and Dignity.” Co-Lin calls the annual conference “Grit and Grace” to honor and encourage successful women who have to make toug