Between Two Tonys We sat down with local artists Tony Davenport and Anthony DiFatta, who promptly made our heads spin as they discussed their perspectives on creativity, chaos and life.
DOH Reports 2 West Nile CasesThe state Department of Health reported the first two cases of West Nile virus in Mississippi in 2012 last week.
Sisters from Another MisterFriendships, new and old, take commitment and self-sacrifice; but the rewards are plentiful.
Voyage to NatchezFor your summer road trip, why not take one of the most scenic routes the area has to offer?
Outside the Big Box "To market, to market." So goes the nursery rhyme of our youth. But as a movement to shop local and support local growers through farmers markets continues to gain momentum and become a part of the community's collective ethos, I've …
Driving Green Only one thing is better than driving on a Mississippi road trip, and that is being a passenger on a Mississippi road trip.
Car Tips for Road Trips Summer is the season for hitting the road. Planes, trains, and especially cars transport people to their vacation destinations.
MAC Doles Out $1.5 Million for the ArtsArtists and programs in 45 counties across the state received $1.5 million in grants from the Mississippi Arts Commission, the agency announced late Monday.
Taboo No More Homosexuality, abortion, rape, child abuse, teen pregnancy and suicide can all initiate a controversial conversation. In yesteryear, however, they were all topics so taboo they were suppressed, ignored and left to fester.
Up Where the Air is Clear Up early, the last thing the fisherman expected to see was a large balloon floating over the lake—just low enough for him to hold a conversation with the pilot.
There Comes a TimeSometimes, redemption involves clearing out the clutter in your life. "'It's Time to Take Out the Trash' is a play about a woman who is trying to redeem herself," says writer and director Felicia Tillman.
Good Bugs, Bad BugsNow that summer is in full swing, gardeners have to deal with pests.
Plant Now for Fall Harvest One of the benefits of living in the South is that we can extend our growing period through at least three seasons just by timing our planting, and four seasons if we put a little work into it.
Hot-Weather Watering The hottest part of summer may require us to use more treated water than we may prefer. Chemicals from city water-treatment plants can build up and can also stunt microbial life in the soil.
Let's Play House I groaned as my wife asked, "Will you go to a wedding with me?" Usually, weddings are my favorite rite to attend. They bring out the best in people, and the air is magical with promise and beauty—the emotional lift …
We sat down with local artists Tony Davenport and Anthony DiFatta, who promptly made our heads spin as they discussed their perspectives on creativity, chaos and life.
Friendships, new and old, take commitment and self-sacrifice; but the rewards are plentiful.
For your summer road trip, why not take one of the most scenic routes the area has to offer?
"To market, to market." So goes the nursery rhyme of our youth. But as a movement to shop local and support local growers through farmers markets continues to gain momentum and become a part of the community's collective ethos, I've …
One of the benefits of living in the South is that we can extend our growing period through at least three seasons just by timing our planting, and four seasons if we put a little work into it.
I groaned as my wife asked, "Will you go to a wedding with me?" Usually, weddings are my favorite rite to attend. They bring out the best in people, and the air is magical with promise and beauty—the emotional lift …