Paddling the Swamplands of the Mississippi Delta
Scenic swamps, cypress brakes and abundant wildlife are a treasure trove at the fingertips of outdoor enthusiasts By DR. TODD DAVIS and ROBIN WHITFIELDPhotography by ROBIN WHITFIELD, HART HENSON and LARRY PACE The Mississippi Delta is best known as the catalyst for rock ‘n’ roll by way of Delta blues music. It is […]
Plan, Plant, Enjoy, Repeat: Mark Kennedy’s guidelines for achieving luscious gardens year after year
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GREG CAMPBELL Gardening in the Delta is not for the faint of heart. Among the many challenges are insanely hot summer heat, below-freezing temperatures in the winter, defiant soil, too much rain, not enough rain, too sunny, too shady, aggressive weeds, hungry and stinging insects, overly zealous Bermuda grass, plus a whole lot […]
Gas Station Cuisine – The Region’s Best Kept Secrets
by Liza Jones It’s inevitable that in a rural region like the Delta, where little towns and cities are scattered all over the place, driving becomes a way of life. It stands to reason that because of this, gas stations became meeting places—social, commercial, and most especially, culinary meccas. In any given Delta town, you […]
Celebrity Chef highlights Southern food in PBS Series
By Sherry Lucas Photos courtesy of Somewhere South In a region so often identified in black and white terms, award-winning celebrity chef, author and TV host Vivian Howard delves into all the shades in-between to highlight the foods and cultures dotting the Southern landscape. Her new six-part PBS series “Somewhere South” premieres March 27-May 1, […]
Leap of Faith – Old house gets new energy with a young family in Greenville
By Sherry Lucas • Photography by Rory Doyle The Tudor style is anchored in the early twentieth century as an architectural trend, but the Ayres family’s fresh restoration updates a style-standout and historical gem for their twenty-first century lifestyle. Custom details in rich, dark woods mark the style, but neutral tone-on-tone decor lightens the effect […]
A Beautiful View – One of the Delta’s Storied Homes and Architectural Wonders
By Jen Waller Photography by Austin Britt Deep in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, in a place once known as the “Golden Buckle on the Cotton Belt,” there stands a beautiful structure known as the Cutrer Mansion. The building is considered by many to be quite grand, but her story really begins with two […]
Birds, Blooms and Brunch — Celebrate Easter with a make-ahead menu that can double-duty as brunch or lunch
By Cindy Coopwood and Cordelia CappsPhotography by Melanie Thortis Between hunting for eggs, getting the kids dressed, and going to church—feeding family and friends on Easter can be a challenge. Whether your family gets together for Easter brunch, lunch, or if you end up eating all day on Easter Sunday—this collection of recipes for vibrant […]
Exploring the Ghost Signs of Greenwood
By Liza Jones • Photography by Johnny Jennings Before the construction of the Highway 82 bypass, downtown Greenwood was an important route into and out of the Delta. The businesses there were in a prime position to make the best of it, so it was a bustling, thriving hub of marketing, commerce, entertainment, hospitality, and […]
Jimmy Duck Holmes and the Blue Front Café
The Sound of the Bentonia Blues By Hank Burdine Jimmy “Duck” Holmes ain’t got the blues…he sings the blues, and he brings the blues to folks from all over the world. His Blue Front Café in Bentonia, Mississippi, is known worldwide as possibly the oldest operating juke house in Mississippi, or anywhere else for that […]
A Hero Turns 100 – The Amazing Life of Joe Barnes
By Katie Tims • Photography by Rory Doyle Joe Barnes was a farmer’s kid from the Mississippi Delta. He wanted to teach children, build a family, and make a decent wage on the outskirts of the Great Depression. But World War II intervened. Barnes shipped off to basic training and joined the 36th Combat Infantry. […]