Mississippi Magazine articles from September 2006

Mississippi Magazine archives from September 2006

From the editor.(Editorial)
September 1, 2006... They say the barrier islands off the Mississippi coast are like natural works in progress--always changing, always shifting with the winds and tides. Formed from soft quartz sand that washed down from the Appalachian Mountains, these whispers...

Imagine my delight to find not just one article about my family roots but two.(MAILBOX)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... Imagine my delight to find not just one article about my family roots but two in the July/August issue! Forrest Lamar Cooper's article about Florence ("Influential Florence") was generous in acknowledging the Steen family's role in settling the...

Team spirit.(southern scrapbook)
September 1, 2006... Millsaps College has welcomed dozens of famous people to its quiet 100-acre Jackson campus, including former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, U.S. Senator Thad Cochran, and CBS newsman Randall Pinkston. But this summer, tiny Millsaps...

Author! Author!
September 1, 2006... The room was packed to capacity. Not a seat was found anywhere, for any price, even though the price was free and the event was open to all. The crowd was resolutely quiet, not to miss a word or even the arch of an eyebrow. The crisp,...

Strokes of genius.
September 1, 2006... The Gulf Coast's man-made landscape may be forever altered, but the area's natural beauty is on display more than ever at two new golf courses that have sports enthusiasts eager to return to Mississippi's pristine countryside. It's all...

Grin and bear it.
September 1, 2006... From President Theodore Roosevelt's famous hunt to author William Faulkner's bear-themed stories, the Great Delta Bear Affair will lure lovers of literature and history to Rolling Fork Saturday, October 21. What started in 2002 as a...

Go with the grain.
September 1, 2006... September is National Rice Month, and what better way to celebrate than by eating this homegrown grain in no less than 300 different dishes? Delta Rice Promotions of Cleveland will host the 16th annual Delta Rice Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m....

Once upon a time.
September 1, 2006... Before an audience of national dignitaries, Mississippi 4-H members recently brought to life a homespun fairy tale aimed at promoting literacy. "Sarah and the Magical Mix-Up," written primarily by Linda Mitchell of the Mississippi State...

Holiday preview.
September 1, 2006... Crazy for Christmas? Then get the season started early by touring a decked-out home, tasting sweet treats, and shopping for unique gifts at a holiday-themed fund-raiser in Jackson. First Presbyterian Day School's annual Holiday Potpourri...

Breaking the mold.(can't miss gulf coast edition)
September 1, 2006... 1 Ocean Springs artist Laura Lindsey's whimsical clay jewelry and accessories were inspired by the work of her sister, award-winning potter Lisa Dickinson. In addition to sea-themed designs including starfish and shells, Lindsey is finding the...

Hope in a soap.(can't miss gulf coast edition)
September 1, 2006... 2 Clean up more than your hands with The Pass Christian Soap Company's odor-fighting, lemongrass-oil-infused liquid soap; 100 percent of net profits go to the rebuilding of Pass Christian. Even the bottle's artwork, an oyster boat scene by...

Flying colors.(can't miss gulf coast edition)
September 1, 2006... 3 The rich hues of sky and water sparkle in one-of-a-kind stained-glass designs by Wanda and Richard Dobbs of Redfish Glass in Gulfport. Finished pieces, including their specialty transom windows and cabinets, often feature coastal concepts...

Swept away.(can't miss gulf coast edition)
September 1, 2006... 4 Coastal artist Lori K. Gordon's "Katrina Collection" uses seemingly insignificant bits of storm debris to create striking mixed-media assemblages representing the structures that were lost and the vibrant life that remains. "Beach Houses"...

Local legends.(can't miss gulf coast edition)
September 1, 2006... 5 Biloxi's past and present beauty is highlighted in this three-dimensional, hand-watercolored pen-and-ink drawing of the city's historic landmarks. Freestanding silhouette, $29; framed drawing (3 sizes, multiple mat and frame styles), $69-139;...

Curtains up: against a backdrop of cultural history, a modern Meridian facility is poised to play to a full house.(CULTURE CENTER)
September 1, 2006... A heady melange of authentic Victorian elegance and futuristic technology will pervade the gala opening of Meridian's MSU Riley Center for Education & Performing Arts on September 8. Following a black-tie champagne reception and dinner, singer...

Natchez on parade: marching bands, fire engines, and a massive military ship were all part of the city's elaborate carnival of 1906.(LOOKING BACK)
September 1, 2006... The ancient "Father of Waters." The 200-foot bluffs. The beautiful mansions from another time. All conjure up different images of the romantic yet enigmatic city of Natchez, the oldest Mississippi River port in the nation. In the...

A tasty top 10: favorite recipes from outgoing Mississippi Magazine food editor Mary Leigh Furrh and new food editor Emily Hines.(FOOD)
September 1, 2006... Through all of the 24 years that have passed since the first issue of Mississippi Magazine was printed, food editor Mary Leigh Furrh has inspired countless readers to discover the joy of Southern cooking. Her warm personality and passion for...

Musical chairs: it's simple to change your tune at the table to suit the season or a special occasion.(EASY DOES IT)
September 1, 2006... Play different tunes at the dinner table by dressing chairs with simple ready-made cloth napkins and placemats. Change the look for any season or occasion, or coordinate your table style with just a few stitches, buttons, staples, ribbons, or...

Warm welcome: a few thoughtful landscape additions make guests feel more at home.(GARDENING)
September 1, 2006... It was already an inviting and comfortable residence, this Hazlehurst home of Jackie and Nancy Thompson. Its location was at the end of a street, on secluded acreage, yet less than half a mile from Jackie's Pharmacy. The property was pretty:...

Material Girls.(Fashion SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... This exciting boutique has made a name for itself in the Jackson area. Since opening less than 2 years ago, Material Girls has become one of the hottest new stores in MS. Located in Dogwood Promenade in the booming Flowood area, Materials Girls...

Judith Lee's.(Fashion SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Judith Lee's is anything but an ordinary shopping experience. Come in and let our staff add spice to your wardrobe and your home. Put on a pair of Rhinestone cowboy boots to strut your stuff or add bling bling to your favorite jeans with a belt...

Steven McB's.(Fashion SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Steven McB's 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 would expect from a fine women's contemporary clothing store. With a buying team that...

Omi Boutique.(Fashion SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Upscale, upstairs, unique boutique. Get a complete look of personal style. We offer an intense selection of denim: Joe's Jeans, Rock & Republic, People's Liberation, Sacred Blue, and Paige--all the best! We're growing northeast Mississippi "up"...

Joycey Baby.(Fashion SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Joycey Baby Ladies' Shoe Boutique is known for having stunning shoes and handbags. Chic women come for the gorgeous styles offered by such lines as Anne Klein New York, Charles David, Donald J. Pliner, Via Spiga, Max Azria, Calvin Klein, Cole...

La de da.(Fashion SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... A boutique like no other, La de da has it all! From jeans to dresses, ages 16 to 70, there's something for everyone. With lines like Ivy Jane, Bentley A, Sweet Pea, Young @ Heart, Silver Jeans, Karen Kane, Susan Bristol, Koret and Alfred...

Lady Scott.(Fashion SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Step out of the ordinary and step into Lady Scott! High style & quality best describe this upscale boutique. We can dress you for the ball game, a cocktail party or shopping around town, with lines such as Linda Segal, Finley, Jade, and...

Pret-a-Porter.(Fashion SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Pret-a-Porter, originally located on Magazine Street in New Orleans, is now proud to call Madison home. Specializing in upscale clothing and accessories, women of all ages are sure to find something that will set them apart from the crowd....

Bella Donna.(Fashion SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... A chic boutique. Looking for the latest styles in denim? We have them! Our denim lines include: AG Jeans, Big Star, and Buffalo. We have the lines you have been looking for: Bentley A., Ivy Jane, Young @ Heart, Nally & Millie, To the Max, Sweet...

Spirit after the storm.(Cover story)
September 1, 2006... A group of Bay Saint Louis high school students took a documentary approach to telling their Katrina stories during a course taught by New York-based filmmaker Chandler Griffin and displaced New Orleans photographer Ron Blaylock of Barefoot...

Urban upgrade: deco details and modern amenities transform two downtown Jackson buildings into hot spots for luxury living.(RENOVATION GUIDE)
September 1, 2006... The year is 1927. Charles Lindbergh makes the first nonstop solo transatlantic flight. Sacco and Vanzetti are executed in Massachusetts. Jerome Kern's "Showboat" opens on Broadway. The first full-length talking motion picture, Al Jolson's "The...

A-plus: an aging A-frame lake house is rehabilitated and reborn as a light-filled country retreat.(RENOVATION GUIDE)
September 1, 2006... When a real estate agent drove Julie Grissom around the lake at Hickory Hills in Purvis, Julie knew this was the kind of place she and her husband, Edgar, had been searching for. They had talked about moving to the mountains when Edgar...

Coming home.
September 1, 2006... If asked my favorite time to return home for my annual visit, my response is always the same: fall, specifically October. As I revisit my parents' empty nest after a year of study, work, and travel, I find myself once again spellbound by the...

Southern, spice: a lively indoor-outdoor dinner party celebrates rich regional flavors.
September 1, 2006... Fall in Mississippi is certainly one of the most pleasant seasons. The temperatures are delightful, and every sense is touched by the beauty, texture, and fragrance of roadside October daisies, all sorts of berries, jewel-toned falling leaves...

Dish it out.
September 1, 2006... Recently, we had dinner at Pan-Asia on County Line Road in Ridgeland, where the old Brick Oven restaurant used to be, and we were pleasantly surprised to find such an authentic menu of Thai dishes (served on beautiful black and red Gall Pittman...

Showing stories: colorful volumes feature visual narratives by Mississippi artists.(HOME PAGES)
September 1, 2006... Any creative writing teacher will tell you that the main rule for good writing is "show, don't tell." This adage proves that creating a visual description is one of the most effective ways to deliver a message. Artists of every genre...

Where in Mississippi is ... Guntown? This quiet community is riddled with real-life mysteries stranger than the ones that play on its drive-in movie screen.(SMALL-TOWN SPOTLIGHT)
September 1, 2006... Did Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth spend the last years of his life hiding out in a house in northeast Mississippi? Did Thomas Edison visit the same area to promote the use of his improved telegraph machine, and did Jesse James use the...

September & October.(CALENDAR OF EVENTS)(Calendar)
September 1, 2006... Please call the number following each description to verify dates and times, as events are subject to change. SEPTEMBER 1-10 Columbus Tennessee Williams Tribute & Tour of Victorian Homes The city of Columbus will honor the...

Wedding register 2007.
September 1, 2006... Would you like to see your wedding included in the 2007 Mississippi Magazine Wedding Register? We invite one and all to take part in what has become a Mississippi bridal tradition. Our Wedding Register is now in color! A few of the...

Picture this.
September 1, 2006... How well do you know your state? If you can correctly identify the location of this ornately detailed building, you'll be entered in a drawing to win our exclusive Mississippi T-shirt. Instructions for entering are below, left. Good...

Shooting for the moon: inspiration for this fast-rising West Point-based outdoors company began with a fistful of dirt.(MADE IN MISSISSIPPI)
September 1, 2006... In the spring of 1986, West Point native Toxey Haas gathered a bundle of leaves, sticks, and dirt from beneath his favorite hunting tree. Inspired by a love for turkey hunting, he decided that if he could make a camouflage pattern to hide him...

Comfort food.(ON BEING SOUTHERN)
September 1, 2006... I'm not a serious cook, but I have a serious cookbook collection. I am especially drawn to spiral-bound volumes published by churches and schools and women's auxiliaries. With the exception of The Gourmet Menu Cookbook my Philadelphia...

Ready in a flash.(Can't MISS)
September 1, 2006... This ultra-bright "Illuminator" LED flashlight needs no batteries; just wind the handle for one minute to produce a continuous hour-long glow. $25. Josephine's Fine Gifts, 117 W. Jefferson St., Kosciusko; 662/289-1056 [ILLUSTRATION...

Call it a day.(Can't MISS)
September 1, 2006... After a stint in the blind, spice things up in the hunting lodge kitchen with hand-turned cocobolo wood salt and pepper shakers, replicas of master call maker Greg Hood's popular creations. $49.99 + $7 shipping/handling. Southern Game...

Rack 'em up.(Can't MISS)
September 1, 2006... Drawing upon his Indian heritage, Mississippi artist Andy Blake evokes the spirit of the Old West in this rustic floor lamp crafted from four elk antlers. Wires are totally concealed inside the antlers so there's no distraction from the natural...

Catch of the day.(Can't MISS)
September 1, 2006... The striking low-profile design of the NITRO 482 fiberglass bass boat is a catalyst for true fishing bliss. Hand-laid construction, a unique modular console, and a large aerated livewell make this vessel as beautiful as it as practical and...

Playing with fire.(Can't MISS)
September 1, 2006... This mixture of oak, hickory, maple, and other hardwoods burns hotter and lasts longer than standard charcoal and is preferred by competitive barbecue chefs for the distinctive flavor it gives meats. 40-pound bag, $24.99. Jimmy's Gourmet...

Cutting edge.(Can't MISS)
September 1, 2006... Known primarily for his Impressionist-style landscape paintings, Meridian artist Greg Cartmell turns his creative talents to artisanal knife-making with designs like this primitive skinner with a turquoise and warthog-bone handle. The...

Gameday guide.
September 1, 2006... Other folks in other places can act like they understand, like they feel it, like they taste it. But do they really? Do they really live the college football gameday like we do here in Mississippi? I don't think so. For starters, "gameday"...

The fine art of tailgating: with custom outdoor decor and winning recipes, football enthusiasts look beyond the traditional picnic playbook.
September 1, 2006... The first time Jane Foster stood ,beside the Walk of Champions in the University of Mississippi's famed Grove as hulking football players strode through on their way to the stadium, she was hooked. Foster, who spent her college years at...

The high life: the thrill of a roaring stadium, the comfort of your living room--it's easy to get spoiled to skybox living.
September 1, 2006... "We're trying to figure out a way we can actually move in here," W.G. Watkins says on the way up to the skybox he and his wife, Polly, share with friends David and Susan McCormick. He's joking--but just barely. Their skybox in the...

Ultimate expeditions: guided hunting trips and specialized destinations eater to outdoors enthusiasts of all skill levels and interests.
September 1, 2006... To the dedicated hunter, there's nothing like the thrill--and the peace--of a few days in the woods with nature. And while bringing home a trophy deer, duck, turkey, or other game animal is a great bonus, it's not necessarily the most important...

Good game.
September 1, 2006... Whether they be old-fashioned Southern dishes cooked to perfection or time-honored foods cooked with no recipes at all, any outdoorsman or woman will tell you that settling down to a good meal at the end of a day of hunting is all part of the...

Into the woods: a nature-themed dwelling offers a refuge for those seeking whitetail deer or an out-of-the way escape.
September 1, 2006... You don't have to be a deerslayer to fall under the spell of Hickory Hills Hunting Preserve, a 2,000-plus-acre mecca for the serious hunter, but it helps. Wives and non-hunters are welcome, but they should arrive with a strong love of the...

Grilling a la grande: the spicy saga of how an authentic Argentine parrilla came to be found in a south Mississippi backyard.
September 1, 2006... From the time he could chew, my husband, Allan Nation, has loved meat. Raised on a cattle ranch in the Delta and editor of The Stockman Grass Farmer, a magazine devoted to livestock producers of quality grass-fed meats, Allan--like most...

How to prepare a parrillada.
September 1, 2006... In Argentina, a parrillada is part of our domestic way of life as much as it is a satisfying way to cook and prepare meat. A parrillada is a mixed grill of meats--typically skirt steak, sausage, blood sausage, sweetbread, short ribs, and shell...

Deep right.(ON BEING SOUTHERN)
September 1, 2006... As a YOUNG boy growing up in Starkville, I was awful at sports, all butterfingered and knock-kneed. In my family, in my neighborhood, in my entire state, there was no one who fumbled a ball, flubbed a lob, or choked in the clinch more than I....