It’s almost August. Where has this year gone? August 31 is my one and only grandchild’s birthday. He is an only child. My grandmother seems to have set a precedent for that with her being an “only,” my dad being an “only” and me being an “only.”
Entergy Mississippi has awarded DeSoto County Business Women (DCBW) a $1,000 grant for their scholarship fund. Each year the scholarship is awarded through a fund set up with the Community Foundation of North Mississippi. It is given to a non-traditional female student seeking to re-enter th…
Lilli Jane Williams of Hernando will be a contestant in the statewide Little Miss and Mr. Magnolia State Pageant in Vicksburg on July 20-21. Parents are Jennifer Spicer and John Williams of Hernando. Over 230 contestants ages 0-11 will be competing in the state finals to win the coveted cro…
DeSoto County Business Women recently held its second annual Lotus Awards night, highlighting the accomplishments and impact of women in business.
DeSoto County gathered over the Fourth of July holiday to celebrate American independence. Horn Lake and Hernando events were on July 3, while Southaven and Olive Branch held their activities on July 4.
DeSoto County’s craft beer home, Mississippi Ale House in Olive Branch, celebrated its second year in business with an event they call its Ale-iversary.
Author’s Note: Portions of the following column are included in a foreword I wrote for the upcoming book, “Life Lessons for Our Grandchildren,” by Marilyn Tinnin. You’ll be able to find the book in all of usual places this fall.
Business and community leaders gathered for the Chamber’s monthly luncheon, where DeSoto County Schools Supt. Cory Uselton reviewed information on the state’s largest school district.
I’m often disgusted with politics and hype and silliness. You’ll find POLITICS everywhere, even in an office atmosphere, sometimes in a church atmosphere — anywhere there are people.
The Hernando area chapter of PEO International, a women's organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities to women of all ages and backgrounds, recently presented Lauren Bedell, a Southaven High School graduate, with a $1,000 scholarship. She is joined by her parents, Thorn and…
Every parent has a go-to breakfast. In our house, my wife typically makes the before-school morning meal. Most days, I was already at work while the kids were preparing for school. I fill in on occasion with daddy breakfasts.
Hip deep in another year with teeth bared and claws curled. Humph.
A few years ago, I spent a week in Northern California with a group of people who were gathered together from all over the country. One afternoon, someone turned to me and asked, “Where do you live?”
The nose is a the receptacle for many objects stuffed in there by little squirts — mostly little boys who have no “couth” whatsoever. Their goal in life is to embarrass, mystify and generally gross out parents and all bystanders. The more the merrier. It’s their job and they take it seriously.
The best and the brightest of high school seniors in DeSoto County were recognized at the annual Reaching for the Stars brunch, held at Mesquite Chop House in Southaven and hosted by the DeSoto Times-Tribune and BancorpSouth. Four students from each county public high school and Northpoint C…
DeSoto County Schools honored its Parents of the Year and its district Parent of the Year, Mike Webb from Walls Elementary School. The photos represent some of those honored by a recent reception.
Olive Branch High School Art Student Hannah Cobb won Best of Show Thursday evening, April 25, at the Olive Branch Arts Council’s annual Young at Art Student Art Exhibition held at Northcentral Electric Power Association.
I’m often disgusted with politics and hype and silliness. You’ll find POLITICS everywhere, even in an office atmosphere, sometimes in a church atmosphere — anywhere there are people.
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.
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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, …
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, “…
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