The first fundraiser to support the Southaven Chamber of Commerce was held on Tuesday morning. The Chamber supports the local business community and advances the city through many events and programs that it is involved in.
Each Thursday Night
The DeSoto Arts Council hosted the Hernando Arts Festival, an event that featured a children’s art area, demonstrations, chalk drawings, and other activities.
There have probably been times in my life that I thought that I understood “sacrifice.” There might have been times I even though I made sacrifices. Those times probably had to do with the loss of certain creature comforts, or — more than likely — a lack of material things during leaner time…
For the past two decades my body weight has fluctuated substantially, up and down, gaining and losing, in both directions. It’s nothing I’m proud of, but it’s also not something I worry too much about. My personal physician stays on my case about dropping poundage (as he should) and— save th…
DeSoto County high school tennis teams competed in the second annual County Tennis Tournament Friday, April 5, at the Southaven Tennis Center at Snowden Grove. Champions were crowned in boys’ and girls’ singles, doubles, mixed doubles and a team champion was determined.
Bill and Lisa Lent and Todd Ullman, all of Cobleskill, New York, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Nicole Ullman of Memphis, Tennessee, to Justin Newman of Memphis. He is the son of Ray and Lori Newman of Olive Branch.
Years ago, when I first came to Tuscany, I wrote a few columns about how this area reminded me of home. It spoke to me like no other country or region in Europe. Life in Tuscany moves slower, just like life in the American South. The people seem to stop and enjoy the simple things. Tuscans, …
A total of 18 students from DeSoto County Schools have been named National Merit Finalists, an elite group of the nation's top students now competing for National Merit scholarships. The group has been recognized for their accomplishment by the DeSoto County Schools Board of Education. Natio…
The term internet first appeared in 1982, with the DARPA launch of the Internet Protocol (IP).
Sponsored by the ARC Northwest Mississippi, the monthly class helps integrate together artists with intellectual or developmental disabilities and those without who want extra art instruction.
For the 20 years I have written this column, I have never missed a week. Not one. No matter where I have been in the world, I have always made time to write a thousand words or so about food, travel, and family.
My wife doesn’t believe in expiration dates. Seriously, she thinks that the “use by” date on a package or carton is merely a suggestion. Last week I found a can of vegetables in the back of the pantry that had expired during the Clinton administration.
My son eats too fast. He likely acquired that habit from his old man. I don’t know from whom I inherited my speed eating. It’s nothing I’m proud of, and in social settings I try my best to slow down. Though my son has one eating speed— full fork ahead.
There are “shoe gals” out there who are addicted to buying shoes. They have dozens. Since I can’t see my feet without bending over, I’m not too much into shoes — why bother with what you can’t see. I’m a “bag gal” myself. I pack up garbage bags full of purses to give to my friends about ever…
This year’s DeSoto’s Best effort to find the best in DeSoto County was culminated with a festive event at the Gin at Nesbit, celebrating the winners in the nearly 200 different categories.
My “aunt” Ruby (R.I.P.) lived to be 95. Her sister (my departed mother-in-law) lived to be 100. Talk about the longevity gene blooming. I hope these strong genes are prevalent in my children.
Some people are outdoors enthusiasts, some are hunters, others are fishermen. There are golfers, and skiers, and bird watchers. Some people are leg men, while others go for different parts of the anatomy. Those are all well and fine and I can identify with several of them. But, to my core, I…
February as Heart Month was the focus of the recent Southaven Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at the Landers Center. Cardiologists Dr. Arie Szatkowski and Dr. Dharmesh Patel presented information on living a heart-healthy lifestyle.
William and Deborah Grote of Austin, Texas are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Hailey Grote to Charlie Davidson of San Antonio, Texas, son of Charles and Betty Davidson of Hernndo.
True story. Thomas St. John was the oldest of seven brothers who grew up in the small town of Brooksville around the turn of the previous century. His father was Methodist, and his mother— my great-grandmother— was Baptist. The Methodist church in Brooksville was a mile from their home on th…
Marriage will change you in more ways than one — really.
The restaurant business is a harsh mistress. She is brutal on your mental and physical health, and very demanding of your time and resources. Yet I couldn’t imagine myself doing anything else. I love what I do.
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi attracted a large response for its annual Crystal Ball 2019 fundraiser event Saturday at the Arena at Southaven. Community Service Awards and the Star of Hope Award to author/journalist Jesse Holland were part of the gala, which was themed, “…
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. One of the most unforeseen and fascinating aspects of life is how— if one lives long enough— the things that seemed so trivial or laborious in our youth wind up becoming applicable and practical in everyday life.
Most folks who have addictions are messed up with drugs (street or prescription) or alcohol — or even sex. So they tell me. I wouldn’t know anything about that last part. You do believe me, don’t you?
Most folks who have addictions are messed up with drugs (street or prescription) or alcohol — or even sex. So they tell me. I wouldn’t know anything about that last part. You do believe me, don’t you?
Business leaders heard about the DeSoto Family Theatre during the Chamber’s First Quarterly Luncheon of 2019 at the Landers Center in Southaven.
Members and guests of the Olive Branch Chamber of Commerce heard from Parkwood Behavioral Health System representatives and also heard a musical rendition of “Tomorrow” from young Emily Armistead during their monthly gathering.
Why have weddings become such a hassle? Little girls are bombarded from early days by society to go for the big, complex weddings “because you deserve the best on your day of days.”
There’s something in the water around here. That’s got to be the answer. I’ve been trying to drink a lot more of it lately. Maybe that’s not a good thing. Ever heard about “getting bent outta shape?” I’ve got a finger that’s getting bent. I’ve got one bony old finger that has developed a def…
I’ll be the first to admit that as far as humor goes, I’m a bit weird. I wouldn’t go so far as to laugh at train wrecks — unless they’re really funny.
Mississippi State Education Supt. Dr. Carey Wright came to Lake Cormorant Elementary School and the DeSoto County School District to help the district celebrate an “A” rating in state accountability tests last school year. (Photos courtesy Katherine Nelson)
There’s a sports widow, fishing widow, “pooter” widow and “grass widow. If you don’t know what grass widow is, just your great-grandmother. It’s a divorced woman. Oh, shame!
The city of Southaven celebrated the Christmas season with its annual Christmas Parade of Lights along Main Street and ending at the Southaven City Hall.
“We don’t have your rooms, Mr. St. John.” Those are the words a tour leader never wants to hear. The words weren’t, “We don’t have your rooms ready, Mr. St. John, because housekeeping is running a little behind.” Or “We don’t have your rooms ready, Mr. St. John because the laundry is down, a…
You know you’re getting old when the holidays exhaust you before they even get here. I think it is mostly the stress of getting everybody shopped for, packages wrapped and planning that fantastic meal that all the family so looks forward to.
The internet is chock full of get-rich-quick scams. Have you read any of the spams in your email telling you about the wealth you are missing? According to the advertisements, you can make a gazillion bucks the first month working part-time. You can buy a vacation home in Hawaii, send the ki…
My 12-year-old grandson is gearing up for a BIG Christmas. This boy is an only child. I can so relate to this. I’m an only child. My dad was an only child. His mother was an only child. It was kind of a sacred family thing.
I sit and write this column at 10:15 p.m. in a one thousand-year old converted barn while 14 weary Americans have just retired for the evening after a very long and full day of eating our way through the Tuscan countryside. It is quiet in Villa il Santo, but there is still an amazing energy …
Over the past 30 years our company has been busy. We’ve opened fine dining restaurants, New Orleans-themed restaurants, an Italian restaurant, a live-music club, a daiquiri bar, a 20,000-square foot country and western nightclub, a burger joint, a couple of neighborhood bars, four steakhouse…
Recently we hosted a small gathering of friends. My wife had worked hard to prepare several dips, spreads, and hors d’oeuvres for the group to go along with the alcoholic punches she conjures up for such occasions. In the middle of the party, I walked to the refrigerator and pulled out a blo…
I am thankful for life and waking up each morning and that we live in nation of freedom. I am thankful for our veterans.
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