by Katie McClenny | photos courtesy of Retrieving Freedom
For the brave men and women in uniform, the toughest battles sometimes aren’t sleeping on the rocky ground or getting through basic military training. It is not direct combat, artillery fire, or hot sandy climates. The hardest part for many is returning home. The...
by Whitney Bounds | illustration by Adam Trest
Recently my husband purchased a car about 45 minutes north of Atlanta. Let’s say I was less than thrilled when he told me we would be driving six hours to pick up the car. I went into planning mode trying to figure out where the kids would stay, who would take care of...
by Mitchell Walters | Photo courtesy Mississippi Book Festival
Mississippi’s literary legacy is honored each summer as enthusiasts converge on the Capitol to enjoy a summer soirée. Mississippi has an unrivaled passion for literature. A love of books runs deep through our veins, and our people, history, and landscape have stories...
by Rebecca Logue | Illustration by Adam Trest
My 100-percent Southern country mother was legally named Tommie Grace but lovingly given the title “Amazing Grace” by her family and community. She was amazingly and indiscriminately gracious, kind, and loving. The epitome of Southern hospitality, she was always...
by Chadwick Easterling | Illustration by Adam Trest
I was in Smith County visiting my parents a couple of weeks ago. I go down there every so often to get away from the ho-hum of life in Jackson. It’s funny noticing your parents’ little quirks as they get older. It’s kind of neat seeing these quirks manifest,...
