The Son Also Rises

By JIM BEAUGEZ Tommy Collier shares a name with his late father, who was a respected artist in Greenville. But he’s a creative force in his own right.      As a musician living in and around Nashville, Greenville native Tommy Collier has found himself in many unexpected situations, with plenty of valleys to accentuate […]

Nicole Lamar: Painting by the Heart

By SUSAN MARQUEZ • Photography by TIMOTHY IVY Oxford artist’s love of color, confidence, and the outdoors are channeled into her distinct pieces      An interesting path led artist Nicole Lamar to Oxford from Dallas, where she was raised. Ultimately she followed in her father’s footsteps, choosing to go to Ole Miss after high […]

DO’s and DON’TS of Spring Landscaping

By BRANTLEY SNIPES Last month’s freeze took a major toll on lawns and landscapes across the region. However, there is still hope! With our evergreens, most damage seems to be contained to the leaves, but we won’t know for sure for a few more weeks in some cases. They will probably defoliate and flush back […]

From Here to There, from There to Here

By SARAH FOWLER Whether by air or rail, travel in and out of the Delta has never been easier, and comes with some significant perks In the 1980s classic Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Steve Martin struggles to get home to his family for the holidays. Stuck with John Candy, hilarity ensues as the pair bumble […]

Jennifer Drinkwater

By MARY LEE MCKEE • Photography by ANNA SATTERFIELD PHOTOGRAPHY  Blending Art and Community to Find the Good      What’s good in your community? Does the question surprise you? Are you more accustomed to discussing what’s wrong? What’s NOT good or what’s NOT working? Jennifer Drinkwater has a question. “What’s good?” But more than that, […]

Libby Rae Watson

By HANK BURDINE Hippie chick from Pascagoula with deep Delta ties      “Sam, I just can’t play like you…”      “Lil’ Podnuh, you ain’t supposed to play like me, ’cause you ain’t me. You are supposed to take that song and do it like you do it. You take that song and make […]

Winter Soups

By CINDY COOPWOOD  •  Photography by RORY DOYLE 3 hearty and heart-warming recipes to try right now      When the weather turns cold and gray outside, and you want to stay warm and cozy inside, we’ve got you covered. We’ve rounded up three of our favorite hearty winter soup recipes that will hit the spot. […]

Italian Tradition and Delta Roots Intertwine in Bethlehem Tree Display

By SHERRY LUCAS Photos courtesy of GAY GRAEBER STUBBS      Centuries-old Italian figurines are once again a featured part of the holiday season at the Mississippi Museum of Art in Jackson, in a colorful, captivating display of the Nativity, the Magi, a host of angels and a swirl of 18th-century townspeople and activity.   […]

Apple Spritzers & Hot Toddies

By CINDY COOPWOOD and KELLI WILLIAMS  •  Photography by RORY DOYLE Festive seasonal cocktails to kick off—or cap off—your holiday gatherings      What better way to celebrate our favorite family gatherings than with seasonal fall and winter cocktails? With a nod to the autumn harvest, apples feature prominently in several of these festive libations. […]

Graceful, Gathered, and Livable

By MARY-KATHRYN HERRINGTON •  Photography by GREG CAMPBELL Family treasures and casual comfort combine to bring a relaxed elegance to this Cleveland home      Filled with storied heirlooms and art passed down through generations from both sides of the family as well as pieces thoughtfully curated over time, this Cleveland cottage evokes a sense of […]