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?
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.
Do you ever wonder how your dearly departed loved ones who’ve gone on long before would react in today’s world? I often think about my great-grandmother and what if by some witchy quirk I could conjure her back up today for just a visit.
I had it hard growing up but not as hard as my dad. He used to say he had to walk five miles to school every day — in the snow — in July — uphill both ways.
The first four chapters of Exodus detail the awesome providence of our sovereign God. Moses was a Hebrew baby born in Egypt at a time when male Hebrew babies were being killed at the order of Pharaoh. God provided a way for Moses not only to survive but to be brought up in the household of …
Even though Sarah came up with the plan for Abraham to father a child by Hagar, when Hagar gave birth to Ishmael, quite naturally Sarah became resentful. Hagar fled but after being confronted by God, she returned to the home of Abraham and Sarah. After Sarah gave birth to Isaac, she told …
The Southaven Chamber of Commerce presented its annual awards during its final quarterly luncheon of the year Wednesday at the Landers Center. Businesses and individuals making an impact in the community were recognized. University of Mississippi Chancellor Dr. Jeffrey Vitter was the keynote…
The Southaven Chamber of Commerce presented its annual awards during its final quarterly luncheon of the year Wednesday at the Landers Center. Businesses and individuals making an impact in the community were recognized. University of Mississippi Chancellor Dr. Jeffrey Vitter was the keynote…
Childhood will either kill you or make you stronger. Considering my age, it apparently made me stronger, ‘cause I’m still ‘akickin’ and stirring up trouble.
A few years ago, I read a restaurant survey that ranked customer’s priorities when dining out. The study listed food, service, atmosphere, and location. The results were a little surprising to me in some areas.
Abram and Sarai got impatient waiting on the promise of the Lord. Sarai sent her servant, Hagar, into Abram’s arms. Hagar conceived and quite expectedly Sarai became jealous and resentful. Hagar fled to the desert to escape mistreatment from Sarai. Hagar stopped beside a spring in the d…
The Horn Lake Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 25th anniversary with an anniversary luncheon held at First Choice Catering on Scott Blvd. A number of awards were presented and First Choice's John Woods, an original part of the Horn Lake Chamber, spoke on the organization's importance to th…
Kids today don’t have a clue what we silver foxes had to come up with for entertainment. Notice, I said silver foxes, not senior citizens. Dang it. You are going to be in the same spot I’m in now — if you are lucky. The alternative sucks churchyard dirt.
A strange phenomenon occurred after I opened our first fine-dining restaurant in 1987. It’s still happening. Most people assume the chef/owner of an upscale establishment must eat upscale food all of the time. They picture a life filled with micro greens, waygu beef, caviar, and foie gras. N…
Krista Reed and Jay Lloyd are pleased to announce their upcoming wedding.
The Hernando Chamber of Commerce's Third Quarterly Luncheon featured the owner/manager one of the nation's top small bookstores, Steve Iwanski of Greenwood. Jody Woody was named Ambassador of the Quarter.
I spent an hour perusing the latest copy of a certain upscale fashion magazine.
The book of Job finds the main character, God, teaching a majestic doctrinal truth about His worthiness. Job will learn that the Creator is worthy of reverence, worship, and awe because of who He is regardless of what He does or does not do. God used the rebellion of Satan to teach this mar…
Arts in the Alley, sponsored by the Olive Branch Arts Council, recently featured a free outdoor art gallery, located next the Chamber of Commerce, in addition to great food and festivities for arts patrons and friends of the visual arts.
Yeah, I’m crazy — canine crazy.
Women from across the Mid-South came together for a Christian conference at the Landers Center in Southaven. Jill Freeze, wife of former coach Hugh Freeze, presented her testimony and others shared their faith before hundreds of women attending the event.
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