In the December cover story, Meridian Life magazine talks with Robert S. Loeb Jr., who is continuing the family tradition as a clothing retailer in downtown Meridian.

Loeb explains how he ended up following in his father, grandfather and great grandfather’s footsteps. Special thanks to Kim Smith Photography for giving us a peek inside LOEB’s Inc. Also in this edition, we talk with artist Beth Whitehead about where she draws her inspiration for her craft and with designer Wilson Lovett, who has been bringing us a stunning, beautiful display at the annual Trees of Christmas at Merrehope for the past decade. Best-selling author Nicholas Sparks discusses his new novel “Counting Miracles,” and Bet Deweese shares some festive mimosa and brunch recipes for Christmas morning. Also, we have holiday fashions for the whole family and lots of snapshot photos from around town. Produced by The Meridian Star, Meridian Life Magazine is free and available at many area retail and business locations, as well as the newspaper office in downtown Meridian while supplies last. Additionally, a link to the digital version of Meridian Life can be found here.