Mississippi

From inventive ice cream to old-school cakes, these victors will satisfy your sweet tooth

At the card table, all bets are definitely on

An off-the-grid sanctuary of shifting sand

A new chapter for a ninety-year-old institution

Sunny destinations for zinnias, sunflowers, and more joyful blooms

From indie rock to Appalachian folk, this season’s Southern festival lineup has something for everyone

A ninety-year-old Jackson institution gets a new lease on life

At 78, the Meridian, Mississippi, native proves it’s never too late to chase your dreams

A nostalgic dessert and creativity combine for a modern treat with old-school roots

Plus, tips for nurturing Eudora Welty’s favorite cactus

His name is Lewis, and he’s run onto the field at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium the past two home games. The university landscaping crew brings the theories on his end game.

Exclusive: Stream new recordings “Mockingbird” and “Good Hearted Woman” today, from Etheridge’s forthcoming album, Good Family

Jackson roaster Paul Bonds on finding his passion and turning it into a winning business

Focused on (and in) the field, a party animal off of it, the yellow Lab has captivated fans, charmed recruits, and brought a little bit of cheeky mischief to the sidelines

Spring Street Cigars fuels just the right blend of camaraderie and solitude

After feeling unwelcome in the field, two scientists start a nonprofit to help other historically marginalized or excluded nature lovers

A blueprint for how private timberland owners can save threatened Southern species comes courtesy of a Mississippi forester

Eudora, a documentary premiering this month at the Mississippi Book Festival, reveals the fierce, fun-loving side of the literary icon

The proprietor of the lauded Elvie’s steps up to save a Mississippi seafood icon

A jewelry lover’s scuba trip in French Polynesia dives into the cultured pearl industry