In this issue

Our September/October issue features a few of the top spots in one of Jackson's most historic neighborhoods, some delicious fall recipes that are just plum delicious, a walk down sorority row with a look inside the grand, newly renovated sorority homes at Ole Miss, our Best of Mississippi Travel poll winners, a tour of a sprawling rural estate a talented Canton duo and their alpacas call home, the best record stores around the state to help you keep up with the resurgence of vinyl, and much more!

Centenary college

In the woods of rural Rankin County lies the history of Mississippi’s first medical college.

4 mins

Four pounds of fortuitous timing

The cheesecake with a story good enough to eat

3 mins

Oxford's dirty business

A gas station-turned-plant shop is a perfect spot for an OIL change.

3 mins

Secret garden

A walled and plant-filled courtyard is a private sanctuary for a Madison couple.

4 mins

The Home Team

Old friends join forces to breathe life into a historic home on HGTV’s hit television series “Home Town.”

4 mins

On the waterfront

A Jackson home takes full advantage of its lakeside location, swans and all.

4 mins

Nourishing a community

Jerry Thompson’s heart and love of gardening combine to feed Tupelo children.

2 mins

Climbing to the top

The Hattiesburg Zoo offers high views and fun times with animals.

4 mins

CHICKEN COME HOME TO ROOST

Quarantine ignites a need for eggs and a home for feathered friends.

4 mins

A heart for horses

Mississippi Horse Rescue offers a safe place for at-risk equines.

3 mins

Perfect fit

AUDREY KATHERINE JARVIS & GAGE GARRETT MCCARTY DECEMBER 14, 2019 • MADISON

4 mins

Te amo

PEPPER DORTHEA TAYLOR & WILLIAM WESLEY SELF SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • NATCHEZ

4 mins

History lives on in port gibson

Step back in time to explore history and architecture from a bygone era.

5 mins

love conquers all

AMBER CLAIRE HUDDLESTON & GRIFFIN LOUIS BROWN MAY 9, 2020 • WEST POINT

4 mins

Timing is everything

HALEY KATHLEEN COX & JOHN WILLIAM RATLIFF FEBRUARY 1, 2020 • DALLAS

4 mins

The station

A venue with a vintage vibe

3 mins

Grove to grove

CAROLINE KIRKLAND WALKER & RYAN DANIEL REED OCTOBER 3, 2020 • JACKSON

3 mins

Mississippi mise en scene

Inspired by bold color and eclectic cinematic set design, Gaynell Martin turned fantasy into reality in her show-stopping Hattiesburg home.

4 mins

Memories at moon lake A couple's lakeside proposal at sunset turns into a sweet celebration with family.

MALLORY NICOLE MORRIS & BRENNAN KEITH COLLINS

3 mins

Beachy bachelorette A 30-A getaway was the last hooray for a Delta bride.

JANE SPIVEY MORTIMER & BRANDON DAVID NICHOLSON

3 mins

gold post sandwich house

The Gold Post Sandwich House has been around since 1971, but you would never know it from appearances.

2 mins

Party prep

Great go-to appetizers and small bites make for easy holiday celebrations.

5 mins

The Grandest Season of All

The Browns’ home on Greenwood’s famed boulevard brings memories and merriment during the holidays.

3 mins

LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

A Tupelo couple’s solstice celebration is an illuminating take on an ancient tradition

4 mins

virtual competition

Esports has moved to the front lines in competitive gaming for high schools and colleges.

3 mins

The Gift of Glamour

The Smith family of Ridgeland celebrates the holiday season in style thanks to help from a talented design duo.

3 mins

all in the family

Family Fish House has kept food, family, and fun rolling for 25 years.

2 mins

Cutting Loose with Dr. Seuss

A merry celebration for a Madison boy, Who loves everything about the season’s joy

4 mins

Family Affair

The population of Shady Grove increases by hundreds each Thanksgiving as the Wasson family descendants gather for food and fellowship.

3 mins

A Home for the Holidays

Finding peace and serenity in the Bay

3 mins

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