ColdWater Inn - great boutique hotel nearby

In my last installment I suggested a day trip to our neighboring county in Alabama, Colbert County. First we visited Coon Dog Cemetery in the Freedom Hills, Rattlesnake Saloon (on the route to and …

Fizz and Champy’s delight on Colbert County getaway!

Leaving our dining options open is always a good idea when we travel, and on our Colbert County trip we found some treasures!We initially planned to eat that night at the Rattlesnake Saloon, but it …

Flashback to a reader favorite: Sausage Cornbread

Revisiting this favorite that was printed a year ago! With a new job taking up a lot of my time, cooking has gone to the back burner for me over the past month. Thankfully, I have a husband who …
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NEWS
Katie Beth Tennison Forakis chooses Team Kelly Clarkson on The Voice
Local artist Katie Beth Forakis from Savannah/Counce, Tennessee was featured on and made it past her Blind Audition Tuesday on Season 23 of The Voice, advancing with Team Kelly Clarkson. She …
Spring Break loses a lot of its luster when you become less interested in college fun and more worried about paying into your child’s college fund. So, with the weather in Florida peaking in …
Almost a decade ago now, some individuals came together and acknowledged the need to assist food-insecure families in our community. In the beginning, the “food pantry” was a six-shelf …
Cassie DiMento, new co-owner of Pickwick Villas, knows a thing or two about taking on challenges and managing chaos. A mother of six, Cassie decided to jump back into the work force when in 2019 she …
In our last installment, we featured Beverly Milligan White, the owner of Pickwick Cabin Rentals. With more than 20 years in the rental business and more than 50 properties for rent across the …
More local news

Red Bay woman trial date set for April 2022 dog attack deaths

RED BAY- A trial date has been set for a Red Bay woman charged with two counts of manslaughter after her dogs allegedly attacked another woman and a state worker in separate incidents.Brandy Lee …

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SCHOOLS
SCHOOL
Top of the Tribe at IMS
Last Friday at Iuka Middle School outstanding students were recognized.Mr. and Miss IMS for 2023 are Eli Clingan and Liza Henderson.Top of the Tribe are pictured above: Piper Caston, Liza Henderson, …
Board votes to allow 13/14-year-olds to play on varsity teams
The Tishomingo County School Board met last Thursday and approved a policy that would allow elite junior high athletes to “play up” with the high school varsity teams at Belmont or …
Spring Events at TCHS lining up!
The TCHS Beauty Review is currently dated for Saturday March 25th. If you are interested please contact the Braves Cheer Booster Club. The TCHS Prom is set to be held on April 29th at Springhill in …
Booker retires from IMS
Students said goodbye to our long-time SRO Kevin Booker last week. Officer Booker was with IMS for 8 years and has retired. We will miss him but welcome our new SRO Jeremy Lovelace.The Top of the …
Iuka Headstart in need of students
Headstart kids learn about Community Helpers - Headstart students have been meeting all kinds of community helpers in recent weeks, including firefighters, police officers, and the postmaster, Tammy …
OBITUARIES
Obituaries
Elton Nunley
Elton Nunley, age 86 passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Nunley; children, Dolen Nunley (Kandie), Russell Nunley Jr. (Peggy), Kenneth Ivy (Marsha), Steven Ivy …
Nell C. Williams
Nell C. Williams, 91, left this life to be with Jesus on Sunday, March 19, 2023 while at home surrounded by her family. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Nell was a member of First Baptist …
Evelyn Spence Skinner
Evelyn Spence Skinner, 91, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center – Iuka. Mrs. Skinner was a long-time member of Burnsville United Methodist …
Jerry Brown
Jerry Wallace Brown, age 82 passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023. He loved flowers and gardening. He is survived by his sons, Richard (Regina) Brown, and Adam Brown (Catherine); daughter, Cheryl Lynn …
Artie Blanche Cox
Artie Blanche Cox, age 88 passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Cleve Cox, married for sixty-four years; son, Terry Cox (Paula); granddaughters, Randi …
LIFESTYLE
FOOD

You CAN eat just one!

Ever since we finished eating the recent purchase of some Girl Scout cookies, I’ve been halfway on the lookout to buy some more, but no luck! Years ago, adorable young saleswomen would come …

Buttermilk Oven-Fried Chicken recipe sounds like one to try!

Time: 1 hour 50 minutesYield: 6 servingsIf you like your chicken fried, enjoy an ice-cold drink on a Friday night while wearing your favorite pair of jeans that fit just right... well, it sounds like …

TRAVEL

Travel Trends Break from Routine in 2023

(Family Features) Travel in 2023 will be about saying "no" to normal, breaking routines and searching for experiences without compromises.

Redbone’s & Rusty’s were highlights of Jackson trip

Recently, I wrote about a short trip The Cat and I took to Jackson, Tennessee, to visit the Tennessee Safari Park, located about 30 minutes northwest of Jackson. We only planned to spend the night in …

Go on “Safari” in Tennessee!

Recently, I wrote about a short stay getaway The Cat and I took at Hotel Tupelo, a new boutique hotel in Tupelo, Mississippi. This Wyndham property was intended to be our home base for a 24-hour …

The short stay getaway – Hotel Tupelo

Remember when most everyone took vacations every year, frequently spending a week or more getting away from the busy routine of work and everyday life? Nowadays, the cost of fuel, food, lodging, and …

PERSPECTIVES
PERSPECTIVES
A snowball’s chance in Los Angeles
Another week of eighty-degree February weather in beautiful, crime-free Iuka, Mississippi, and something has to break soon - while I was sitting down to type this column, I pulled a tick off myself. …
Mississippi girl brings Iuka with her to the big city
“You can take the girl out of the small town, but you can’t take the small town out of the girl.” True story when it comes to this small town girl. I moved away from Iuka in 2002 to …
We are the (Mighty Mite 8-and-Under Division) Champions
As I type this column, the temperature the next two days (days that are occurring during the calendar month of February) is going to be above eighty degrees. That’s right, February is going to …
Does Hallmark make a card for “Sorry about that pass interference call?”
It’s been a busy week in beautiful, crime-free Iuka, Mississippi. In the span of just three days, we’ve managed to squeeze in two formerly pure joyful celebrations slowly spoiled by …
Senior Night: these are the unforgettable moments
As the Seniors stepped on the TC basketball court Friday night for their final regular season game, emotions were high. The girls were pumped with excitement from a big win, while the boys were …