LIFESTYLE

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 …

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 …

FOOD

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 …

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 …

TRAVEL

Mother of six takes on Pickwick Villas, creating a luxury lake experience

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 …

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 …

HISTORY

Nixon Barn stood between Forked Oak and Cairo

A reader sent in this photo of the old Nixon barn dated about 1900 for you to enjoy. Do you remember it? It was located between Forked Oak and Cairo, and the men in the photo are identified as:Robert …

Iuka Heritage Day committee recognized for Best Festival/Event

Putting on a festival that attracts thousands to Iuka every Labor Day weekend is a complicated job requiring the cooperation and hard work of many volunteers, and in 2022, the Iuka Heritage Committee …

Food pantry in Belmont serving others for almost a decade

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 …

Herons Landing ideal option for family vacation rental

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 …

Food Depot celebrates 20 years in 2023

It’s 7:15 AM on the 3rd Saturday of February, the temperature is about 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and I have just arrived at the Food Depot to help with distribution day. When I arrive, there is …

Getting “On the Road” Digital Nomad Style Or Digital Nomad Life For 55+ Americans

(NAPSI)—If you’re like roughly two-thirds of Americans, you expect to travel this year. So, whether it’s camping, visiting national landmarks or splurging on a first-rate resort, travelers want …

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