A Grateful Return
By MAUDE SCHUYLER CLAY • Photos from the personal collection of CURTIS WILKIE From his third-grade newspaper to The Boston Globe, the circuitous journey that brought Curtis Wilkie home By Curtis Wilkie’s own admission, he was “not a great student,” but he was always drawn to stories and reportage. That natural inclination turned out […]
From Forgotten to Forever
By TERRI GLAZER • Photography by ROSS GROUP CREATIVE The stunning transformation of a once-abandoned home Greenwood native Wade Litton wondered for years about the property he and his family now call home. “This house has always kind of piqued my interest,” he says. Although he loved its riverfront location and the beauty of […]
Celebration at the Preserve
By TONY KINTON • Photography by RORY DOYLE The Southern Tradition of Quail Hunting is alive and well in Tallahatchie County Cal and I bonded rather quickly. The inauguration of this linking took flight during my first trip to Trout Valley Quail Preserve just outside Charleston, Mississippi, and even before the dogs were cast […]
Legacy of Flavor
Recipes by TAYLOR BOWEN-RICKETTS • Photography by ROSS GROUP CREATIVE Taylor Bowen-Ricketts brings the rich traditions of Cajun cuisine to Fan and Johnny’s The ever-changing daily menu at Fan and Johnny’s in downtown Greenwood is just one of the many reasons Taylor Bowen-Ricketts’ beloved restaurant is not only a local favorite but has become […]
Festive Holiday Breakfast
Recipes and Styling by CINDY COOPWOOD and TRAVIS COOPWOOD A festive Christmas breakfast is the perfect way to start a magical holiday morning, and nothing sets the scene like a table adorned with charming Christmas china sprinkled with delightful Santa Claus details. The menu is designed for ease and joy, featuring make-ahead dishes like overnight […]
A Festive Family Tradition
By TERRI GLAZER • Photography by GREG CAMPBELL This Christmas home is filled with generations of joy, heirloom treasures, and playful new pieces that create a magical holiday atmosphere in every room “We’ve always loved Christmas. We’ve been collecting Christmas decorations for a long time,” says this Clarksdale homeowner. A long […]
Christmas Gifts and Goodies
By CINDY COOPWOOD and CORDELIA CAPPS • Photography by RORY DOYLE THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS A TIME FOR JOY, warmth, and togetherness, when nothing brings people closer than sharing delicious homemade treats. Christmas goodies, made only once a year, are often beloved family traditions passed down through generations. These recipes, filled with love and nostalgia, […]
Inescapable Influence
Q&A with Keith Smythe Meacham and Will Hunt Lewis Growing up in the Mississippi Delta There is a common thread in the lore of the Delta. It’s in the seamless blend of high and low, old and new. It applies to all facets of our culture, from our music to […]
Dispatches from the Edge
By JIM BEAUGEZ • Photos courtesy of RON ETHERIDGE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB_muFysubE Click the link above for the premiere “Greenville,” the latest single from Delta native and 2024 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year Ron Etheridge. Greenville native Ron Etheridge wasn’t “a friend of the devil, but a friend of a friend,” as he sings on his new album, Good Family. […]
For Those Who Inherit the Delta
By JIM BEAUGEZ With The Barn, Clarksdale native Wright Thompson traces the true story of an infamous Delta murder and examines the global forces that set it in motion. Time will eventually reveal all things, or so goes the adage. The question becomes, will anyone care when time is ready to show its […]