Uncategorized

Ferguson: No Snow in a Mississippi Christmas

Mississippi may lack snow, but Christmas traditions, humor, faith, and gratitude make the season meaningful and full of joy.

HottyToddy Hometown: Water Valley, Mississippi

You Live Where? Now that has to be the most frequently asked question for local residents. It's true, Water Valley, Mississippi, is one of those...

On Cooking Southern: Doing Eggplant Right

Selecting, preparing, and cooking the purple peculiarity. By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Covered up: Not a referral to coats or sleep bedding. “Covered up” is synonymous...

Alert Dogs Give Diabetics Peace of Mind

It has been about six years since a woman came to Oxford’s Wildrose Kennels seeking help training her diabetic service dog. The animal was...

Tanglefoot Trail Now Open

by Sheryl Chatfield, HT.com blogger The Tanglefoot Trail, a 44.5-mile-long Rails-to-Trails recreation facility that runs from Houston, MS to New Albany, MS opened last Saturday. On...

Charles Overby

Jackson native Charles Overby was editor of The Clarion-Ledger when it won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. He was chairman and CEO of The Freedom...

Hot Times in Cajun Country, with Wine

There was a time, not so long ago, when Cajun food could be found only in Louisiana, and most Americans who had never been...

Research Program Offers Unique Opportunity for Undergrads

Some projects contribute to search for drugs to treat Alzheimer's, bipolar disorder and cancer Ten undergraduate students from across the country gained a wealth of...

HottyToddy Hometown: Greenwood, Mississippi

If you drive throughout the Delta in Mississippi, one of the towns that everyone knows and flocks to is Greenwood. Greenwood is the county...

Celebrating Jones Valley Teaching Farm

On Wednesday, September 18, some of the SFA staff had the pleasure of attending a Twilight Supper at Jones Valley Teaching Farm (JVTF) in Birmingham, Alabama. In...

Allison Hayes Freeze – Helping Others After a Devastating Loss

Allison Hayes Freeze and her young daughter were overwhelmed with help and support during an incredibly hard time. Now, they are giving back in...