Mississippi Magazine articles from September 2005

Mississippi Magazine archives from September 2005

From the editor.
September 1, 2005... Beginning with the first day of kindergarten, when I woke up at dawn to put on my new uniform and wait excitedly in the driveway for the bus to arrive, some of my most memorable school moments have happened outside of the classroom. For one...

Mailbox.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... Opening your magazine has become like a surprisingly cool breeze on the hottest, most humid of summer days. When Mississippi Magazine arrives, it triggers a sudden desire to grab a glass of ice-cold sweet tea, turn up the A.C., and plop down on...

Woven treasures.(southern scrapbook)
September 1, 2005... The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art (LRMA) in Laurel looks back to its earliest clays this fall as it welcomes back the museum's very first collection, the Catherine Marshall Gardiner Native American Basket Collection. The newly restored baskets,...

Hearth to hearth.(southern scrapbook)
September 1, 2005... Natchez preservationists will be "Keeping the Home Fires Burning" in September at a unique conference that will focus on the history and restoration of the Southern hearth, fireplace, and mantel. The historic preservation conference,...

Angels of mercy.(southern scrapbook)
September 1, 2005... Mississippi State Hospital (MSH), the nation's largest mental health treatment facility, is celebrating 150 years of caring for Mississippians who at one time had few places to go for help. Dramatic changes in treatments and technologies over...

Silver screenings.(southern scrapbook)
September 1, 2005... Movie buffs will flock to Oxford in early September for a uniquely Southern festival abounding with independent films and workshops led by renowned filmmakers. As part of the third annual Oxford Film Festival, set for September 6-11,...

Art from the ashes.(southern scrapbook)
September 1, 2005... Seven years ago, while driving past the deteriorating Ocean Springs High School on Government Street--one of the "10 most endangered buildings in Mississippi"--artist Betty Magee had a sudden vision of what the old building could become: a true...

Bringing the blues home.(southern scrapbook)
September 1, 2005... The strains of blues music will rise from the Delta Blues Festival Park in Greenville September 17 as the country's second-oldest blues festival returns to its roots. The Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival was founded in 1978 by...

Can't miss.
September 1, 2005... sweet spot 1 Busy bees from Wilkinson County hives create the honey for Shan Miller's all-natural jellies. The 13 unusual varieties can be used in teas, on meats, and with desserts. Wrapped 8-ounce jars, $9.95; assorted gift boxes also...

Banjo on his knee: Breland Green's love of music led him to an unlikely career as an expert craftsman of stringed instruments.(CULTURE CENTER)
September 1, 2005... breland Green has remained among the ranks of American luthiers--or stringed-instrument makers--for more than 35 years. What was once a part-time hobby eventually turned into a full-time labor of love. In addition to banjos, the talented...

Southern bell.(LOOKING BACK)
September 1, 2005... On February 9, 1861, an impassioned young man whose name has been lost to history bolted from the north doorway of the state Capitol building and sprinted a hundred yards across an open lawn to the Jackson Fire Company No. 1 station....

Prime time for pecans.(FOOD)
September 1, 2005... Southerners have always appreciated the rich taste and crunchy texture of our favorite nut, the pecan. Only recently, however, have we heard the good news that the irresistible snack food is also heart-healthy. The U.S. Food and Drug...

Youth relived.(face forward)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Available from George Smith, M.D., and Adair Blackledge, M.D., Restylane is the only cosmetic wrinkle filler made of non-animal-based hyaluronic acid, a natural substance already present in the body. Restylane provides volume and fullness to...

Beauty redefined.(face forward)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Aging and environmental assaults such as too much sun, hormones, stress, and pollution affect not only the way your skin looks and feels but also your skin's health. The Obagi Nu-Derm System is a physician-prescribed skincare system that...

Gifted glow.(face forward)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Give someone you care about the gift of talented people--making everyone they touch look softer, smoother, and refreshed! From a staff of excellent aestheticians to the gifted George Smith, M.D., and Adair Blackledge, M.D., these experienced...

Upper crust: unique ingredients update classic Southern pecan pie recipes.
September 1, 2005... BUTTERSCOTCH PECAN PIE 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 cup Karo corn syrup 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 pinch salt 3/4 cup pecans 1/2 bag butterscotch morsels 1 deep-dish pie shell Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Make a grand entrance: dress up any door with a colorful nameplate.(EASY DOES IT)
September 1, 2005... I will take my daughter to college in a few weeks, and she and her roommate will identify Room 101 by placing their names on the dorm-room door. Their identity plate will be artistic, fun, and colorful and maybe it will have something to do...

Circle of life: a tranquil medicine wheel garden is inspired by centuries of Native American tradition.(GARDENING)
September 1, 2005... A recent trip to Arkansas revealed a treasure trove of discoveries--Three Sisters Stew, blue comfrey, Red Hat Clubs, and, most fascinating to me, the medicine wheel garden. Designing a new garden was the last thing on my mind as I strolled...

Land of the singing river: the port city of Pascagoula offers a rich mixture of history and legend, industry and recreation.
September 1, 2005... It isn't over if the great, wild river sings again! They say the population of Jackson County seat Pascagoula, normally around 27,000 people, "doubles every weekday" as employees come from miles around to work. Northrop Grumman Ship...

In-town oasis: like a vast secret garden within a busy city, a lushly landscaped 1950s home is enjoying a new lease on life.(RENOVATION GUIDE)
September 1, 2005... The house sits intriguingly far from the street, across a peaceful pond, amidst lush plantings on a wide lawn. Avery Gardens in northeast Jackson is known for its well-kept yards and shady old trees, but Rick Olson's house is the jewel among...

Sweet dreams: a young lady's bedroom is transformed into an romantic English-style retreat.(RENOVATION GUIDE)
September 1, 2005... I have read an idea expressed by several designers that everything in our homes should be either useful or beautiful. I believe this rule especially applies to bedrooms. Bedrooms are our own private retreats, spaces of renewal and special...

Water works: warm colors and cool materials combine for a dramatic bathroom redo.(RENOVATION GUIDE)
September 1, 2005... Looking at this bathroom today, one would never know that not so long ago it still bore the scars of a 1970s decorating scheme: yellow and white floral and striped wallpaper, an embossed beige linoleum floor, and a vanity area highlighted by...

Art in the garden: colorful sculptures, paintings, and mosaics are part of the landscape of a unique outdoor living space in Starkville.
September 1, 2005... Tall metal sculptures, paintings, stained glass, and stone carvings... This private showcase of art, surrounded by lush plants, is not usually open for public viewing. Tucked away in a private garden behind Freida and Paul Buckley's Starkville...

Heads of the class: small programs make huge impacts at Mississippi's colleges and universities.
September 1, 2005... A classroom doesn't always have four walls, rows of desks, and a blackboard. Students at Millsaps College in Jackson are setting aside books to study the crumbling remains of an elaborate ancient Mayan city in eastern Mexico. At Delta State...

Food for thought.(MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN)
September 1, 2005... Begin with a cup of classic cooking techniques. Sprinkle in a liberal arts education. Stir in the expertise of culinary professionals, and let the mixture simmer in the minds of aspiring food connoisseurs. This recipe for success is now on the...

Yearning to learn.(UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI)
September 1, 2005... The precocious minds of today's whiz kids are finding a place to shine at the University of Southern Mississippi's Frances A. Karnes Center for Gifted Studies, where young excellence has been celebrated for more than 25 years. Housed in...

Knock on wood.(MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY)
September 1, 2005... A multi-disciplinary coalition of academic resources at Mississippi State University is fitting state furniture manufacturers with the cushions necessary to spring ahead of global competitors. Known as the Institute of Furniture...

Out of the ruins.(MILLSAPS COLLEGE)
September 1, 2005... Millsaps College is expanding, but not at its Jackson location. Since 1999, Millsaps has been developing a living laboratory called Kaxil Kiuic (pronounced "ka-sheel kee-week") in the Puuc region of Yucatan, Mexico. The site, located within the...

A time to write.(THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI)
September 1, 2005... For a writer on the verge of a successful literary career, time can be a rare luxury. John Grisham knows first-hand about the necessities of a budding writer. Since the establishment of the John and Renee Grisham Emerging Southern Writer...

Room to grow.(ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY)
September 1, 2005... Ben Burkett knows farming. A native of Petal, he grew up helping on his family's farm and has been farming on his own for the last 30 years. But he's working more efficiently these days, thanks to practical assistance from Alcorn State...

Flying high.(DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY)
September 1, 2005... For those who have always dreamed of flying an airliner, Delta State University's Commercial Aviation program offers a unique combination: flight training and a college degree. The program--the only one of its kind in Mississippi--allows...

Beyond the barcode.(MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY)
September 1, 2005... From grocery store checkouts to homeland security measures, today's identification technologies are tagging the students of Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena with the codes necessary for success. The students are preparing...

Courses to a calling.(BELHAVEN COLLEGE)
September 1, 2005... What major provides the best preparation for writing Christian books for teenage girls? English? Psychology? Biblical studies? Belhaven College student Sarah Hilleke found an answer in the Jackson school's Omega College. The Omega College...

Dinner roles.(WILLIAM CAREY COLLEGE)
September 1, 2005... The bizarre creatures, dazzling wizardry, and signature storm of William Shakespeare's magical romance, "The Tempest." A traveling gospel group leading the worship service at Pastor Melvin Oglethorpe's Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in "Smoke on...

A colorful collection.(MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE)
September 1, 2005... Kenneth Quinn is finally ready to settle into a retirement filled with long days spent creating in his backyard art studio. While Quinn has looked forward to the change of pace, this artist--a junior high school art teacher in the Jackson...

Hearts and minds.(JACKSON HEART STUDY)
September 1, 2005... Even while pursuing a degree in social work at Jackson State University, Pamela Smith is educating the public about the risk factors, preventative measures, and treatment of cardiovascular disease as part of the school's participation in a...

Homecoming: university presidents and their families are good stewards of the houses that are beloved parts of their schools' histories.
September 1, 2005... It's 9 a.m., and you've just learned that 12 guests are coming to your house tonight for dinner. In the meantime, there's a small group already on the way for a morning coffee. What do you do? If you live in the president's home of a...

Tastes of fall: welcome cooler weather with an appetizer party inspired by the colors of the season.
September 1, 2005... With children back in school and routines becoming more settled, fall is the perfect time to get together with friends you've missed over the summer. An appetizer party before dinner, the theater, or even a ballgame can be the perfect affair to...

Fetish a swanky boutique & beauty bar.(Fashion showcase)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Looking for the hottest handbag? Got to have that necklace you saw in InStyle? It's all here. Bringing all the latest trends to Mississippi, our first floor features high-end collections from Helen Wang, Allen B., Joystick, charlotte, Yoana...

Pretties.(Fashion showcase)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Pretties Boutique specializes in contemporary fashion. For fall, we have all the latest trends, including embellished denim, wood jewelry, gaucho pants, embroidered shirts, and long coats. Our denim lines include J & Company, Frankie B., Yanuk,...

Denim lounge at Fetish.(Fashion showcase)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Fetish is excited to launch the Denim Lounge @ Fetish and the Men's Lounge. The Denim Lounge features men's and women's denim from hot lines such as Rock and Republic, Yanuk, Blue Cult, Antik Denim, Grass, Farmer, Stitch's, J & Company, Allen...

Fashion Post.(Fashion showcase)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... When your occasion is special and "one of a kind" is what you're looking for, Fashion Post offers the latest and most unique styles in ladies' apparel anywhere in Mississippi. For more than 43 years, Fashion Post has stood for high fashion and...

Material girl.(Fashion showcase)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... One of the newest and trendiest stores in the Jackson area. We carry more than 200 different lines of jewelry, purses, shoes, and clothing. A few of the lines we carry include Chinese Laundry, Hobo International, Matt and Nat, Jane Hollinger,...

Migi's.(Fashion showcase)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... MiGi's House of Style is one of the hottest boutiques in town. If it's denim you're looking for, you can't go wrong here. MiGi's is proud to offer the best selection of jeans around with styles from AG, Seven, Big Star, Harlow, and our newest...

Rags Land.(Fashion showcase)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Rags Land is a distinctive manufacturer specializing in classic clothing and accessories, timeless in style for mother and child. Known for high-quality fabrics and construction and custom monograms, Rags Land's designs have been featured at...

Steven McB's.(Fashion showcase)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Steven McB's, located in Newpointe Shopping Center, is not only unique to Hattiesburg but unique to the total shopping experience. At Steven McB's, you can be confident in receiving the service you'd expect from a fine women's contemporary...

Stacie's Boutique & Spa.(Fashion showcase)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Get glitzed and glammed at Stacie's Boutique & Spa. The boutique appeals to the diva in all of us, while the Beverly Hills-style spa pampers even the high-maintenance woman. We carry a wide assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories from...

Susan's Shoppe.(Fashion showcase)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Susan's Shoppe has over 5,000 square feet of formal wear, making us one of the largest formal-wear shops in the state. We carry all the major designers such as Claire's Collection, Prima Donna, Alyce, Precious Formals, Xcite, Tiffany, Jovani,...

Polkadot Pony.(Fashion showcase)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... These days, kids have a unique style of their own. Whether you child is cool and edgy, funky and trendy, or simple and classic, Polkadot Pony is the store for them. We carry a large selection of girls' sizes from infant to size 16 and boys'...

Omi Boutique.(Fashion showcase)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Upscale, upstairs, unique boutique. Get a complete look of personal style. We offer an intense selection of denim: Paige Premium Denim, Joe's Jeans, Hudson, Rock and Republic, Sacred Blue, and Kasil--all the best! We're growing northeast...

Dish it out.
September 1, 2005... I really enjoy "Dish It Out." Please see if you can get the bread pudding recipe from the Blue and White Restaurant in Tunica. It is wonderful. Mary Ruth Tucker Greenville BLUE AND WHITE BREAD PUDDING 6 biscuits 6...

Home grown.(HOME PAGES)
September 1, 2005... EUDORA WELTY: A BIOGRAPHY By Suzanne Marrs. Hardcover, $28.00. Harcourt Trade Publishers, www.harcourtbooks.com. When Eudora Welty granted Millsaps College professor and Welty scholar Suzanne Marrs permission to capture the revered author's...

Where in Mississippi is ... Senatobia? Residents of the place where Mississippi Magazine is printed are spreading even more good news about life in our state.(SMALL-TOWN SPOTLIGHT)
September 1, 2005... To trace the roots of the small north Mississippi town of Senatobia, visitors need only to look around and listen carefully. A drive along South Ward Street is like a trip back in time with its view of the town's green-roofed red brick...

September & October.(CALENDAR OF EVENTS)(Calendar)
September 1, 2005... Please call the number following each description to verify dates and times, as events are subject to change. SEPTEMBER 2-30 Jackson Mississippi Watercolor Society Grand National Exhibition This juried show will take place at...

Picture this.
September 1, 2005... How well do you know your state? If you can correctly identify the location of this historic building, you'll be entered in a drawing to win a great prize from the Mississippi Collection. Instructions for entering are below, left. Good...

Field of dreams.(MADE IN MISSISSIPPI)
September 1, 2005... Whether you're watching the Super Bowl on television or your favorite Southeastern Conference team in its home stadium, chances are the paints and logos you see on the field were probably created by World Class Athletic Surfaces in small-town...

The secret of biscuits.(ON BEING SOUTHERN)
September 1, 2005... A biscuit is just flour, milk, and shortening, humble ingredients for a simple product. Yet that unpretentious circle of bread evokes delight in the hearts of sons, daughters, and grandchildren. There are still generations that believe their...

Built to last: from early visions and careful planning comes a home crafted for enduring comfort.(HOMEBUILDING)
September 1, 2005... In high school, Leighanne Wall drew house plans to pass the time in study hall. Years later, when she and husband John Karnes, owner of Karnes Landscapes in Hattiesburg, decided to build their first home, she was prepared with an accordion...

Extreme makeover: a Madison home is renovated to express its owners' elegant sensibilities and practical needs.(REMODELING)
September 1, 2005... There are two ways to get the house of your dreams, custom-appointed to your family's exact tastes and needs. You can build, or you can renovate. Not everyone is temperamentally suited to the enormous task of from-the-ground-up construction,...

Bold & beautiful: With help from an innovative designer, an Oxford couple transforms their home into a livable showplace.(DECORATING)
September 1, 2005... A skillful interior designer can help a homeowner find a way to express his or her personality in a living space that's both both visually appealing and comfortable. As with any successful relationship, good communication is the key ingredient....