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hat a January we have had! As I write this in the latter part of that month, within a day we have gone from 34 to 55 degrees. Mother Nature dealt us mid-January freezing-to-frigid temps, down into the single digits in some areas of our part of the South. Frozen precipitation led to days of school cancellations, business closings, and retreating into our homes

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February 2018

F E AT U R E S Recomended Roses for Mississippi Gardens ......................................................26-28 Southern Gothic The 29th Annual Natchez Literary & Cinema Celebration ........................30-35 Mystic Krewe De Who’s 21st Celebrates the Carnival Season ............................ 36-37

F AV O R I T E S Events Louisiana Up & Coming .....................................................................................42-45

Recommended Roses for Mississippi Gardens page 26 - 28

Mississippi Up & Coming .................................................................................... 47-55

G’s Fare Say Cheese, Please .............................................................................................. 10-13

Legal Notes Squatter’s Rights ..................................................................................................... 16

Southern Sampler Beloved and Lost: A Celebration of Life .................................................................58

The Social Scene 75th Birthday Party for Ruby James ..................................................................... 8-9 Mississippi Artists Exhibition .................................................................................. 14 “Sweet 16” Party for McDonough........................................................................... 15

Say Cheese, Please pages 10 - 13

JA “Peel ‘Em & Eat ‘Em” Shrimp Dinner .............................................................. 18 Brent Rifles UDC Chapter Christmas Luncheon ................................................... 19

ON THE COVER Celebrating Revelry, Romance and Culture, our Feburary issue reflects life along and beyond the Mississippi with Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day, and the Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration.

Artistic Design and Photography Cheryl F. Rinehart

Krewe of Phoenix Announcement Party ........................................................... 20-21 Reunion for CHS Class of 1997 ..............................................................................38 Judith Robinson DAR Christmas Luncheon ..........................................................39 A Christmas Celebration .................................................................................... 40-41

Weddings Ashley Caroline McGraw & Preston Blanchard Edwards ..........................................24-25

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PUBLISHER Cheryl Foggo Rinehart CONSULTING EDITOR Jean Nosser Biglane GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Jan Ratcliff

Anita Schilling

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Tim McCary

Cheryl Rinehart Lisa Adams Whittington SALES STAFF

Cheryl Rinehart

Donna Sessions

CONTRIBUTORS Brette Brinegar

Pam Collins

Lucien C. “Sam� Gwin III

Becky Junkin

Jennifer J. Whittier

Alma Womack

Cheryl Rinehart

Jean Biglane

Dr. Gary R. Bachman

Jan Ratcliff

Anita Schilling

Tim McCary

Lisa Adams Whittington

Donna Sessions

Jennifer J. Whittier

Brette Brinegar

Lucien C. “Sam� Gwin III

Becky Junkin

Alma Womack

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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MS

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75th Birthday Party for Ruby James n elegant seated dinner and birthday ceremony on October 28, 2017, at the Natchez Convention Center in downtown Natchez, Mississippi, honored Ruby James.

Angela James served as Mistress of Ceremony and spearheaded the evening’s event. After the honoree and family made their grand entrance to begin the festivities, all enjoyed musical and video presentations along with a sand ceremony followed by family tributes and toasts. Concluding these festivities was a blessing offered prior to dinner. Photography

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G’S FARE

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This is the best cheesecake ever.

CHOCOLATE WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE 7KH 'HVVHUW 3ODFH True Grits: Tall Tales and Recipes from the New South by The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. For the Crust: 2½ cups chocolate wafer crumbs ¼ cup sugar ½ cup melted unsalted butter For the Filling: 40 ounces cream cheese, softened 1¼ cups sugar ë J\W ÅV\Y 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 eggs 2 egg yolks

8 ounces white chocolate, broken ¼ cup half-and-half For the Glaze: ¼ cup light corn syrup 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 tablespoons water 1 1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips For the Garnish (optional) White chocolate shavings Milk chocolate shavings

Mix the cookie crumbs and sugar in a bowl. Add the butter; mix well. Press over the bottom and side of an 11-inch springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator. )LH[ [OL JYLHT JOLLZL PU H TP_LY IV^S \U[PS SPNO[ (KK [OL Z\NHY ÅV\Y HUK ]HUPSSH" ILH[ H[ SV^ ZWLLK \U[PS ZTVV[O )LH[ PU [OL LNNZ HUK egg yolks 1 at a time. Add the white chocolate; mix well. Stir in the half-and-half. Spoon into the prepared crust.

Bake at 250 degrees for 1¼ to 1¾ hours or until set. Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours. Chill for 8 hours or longer.

Combine the corn syrup, butter, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a full boil over medium heat; remove from heat. Stir in the chocolate chips until melted. Whisk until of the desired consistency.

Place the cheesecake on a serving plate; remove the side of the pan. Pour the glaze over the top and spread evenly. Garnish with white chocolate shavings and milk chocolate shavings.

(Serves 12: prep time 2½ hours; 11 hrs. cooling and chilling time)

This Key Lime Cheesecake is a classic summer dessert but scrumptious year round. See if \RX FDQ ÀQG UHDO NH\ OLPHV WR XVH ZLWK WKLV UHFLSH

KEY LIME CHEESE CAKE Shaun Smithson, Tres Bien / True Grits: Tall Tales and Recipes from the New South by The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 4 eggs ½ cup packed brown sugar 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine 5 tablespoons whipping cream V\UJLZ JYLHT JOLLZL ZVM[LULK J\W ÅV\Y 1 2/3 cups sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 5 tablespoons sour cream ¼ cup Key Lime juice **Helpful Hint: Cover the outside of a springform pan with aluminum foil before baking in a boiling water bath.

Mix the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and butter in a bowl. Press over the bottom of a buttered 10-inch springform pan. )LH[ [OL JYLHT JOLLZL HUK Z\NHY PU H TP_LY IV^S \U[PS SPNO[ HUK Å\Ɉ`" ZJYHWL [OL IV^S Add the sour cream; mix well.

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Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Place on a serving plate; remove the side of the pan.

(Serves 12: prep time 1¾ hours)

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Jordan is the real cheesecake queen. The next three recipes she found on Pinterest.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH CHEESE CAKE Pillsbury.com 1 16-ounce Pillsbury Ready to Bake refrigerated chocolate chip cookies 2 8-ounce blocks cream cheese, softened ¾ cup sugar 2 eggs 1/3 cup whipping cream 1/3 cup sour cream Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Place 6 cookies in freezer. Press remaining cookie dough in bottom of pan. Set aside.

In large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, ILH[PUN HUK ZJYHWPUN ZPKLZ VM IV^S HM[LY LHJO HKKP[PVU )LH[ PU ^OPWWPUN JYLHT HUK ZV\Y JYLHT \U[PS ^LSS TP_LK 7V\Y JYLHT JOLLZL ÄSSPUN L]LUS` V]LY JVVRPL KV\NO *Y\TISL MYVaLU JVVRPLZ V]LY ÄSSPUN )HRL [V TPU\[LZ VY \U[PS ÄSSPUN HYV\UK LKNL HUK JLU[LY PZ HSTVZ[ ZL[ I\[ Q\Z[ ZSPNO[S` QPNNS` ;\YU V]LU VɈ" SLH]L KVVY ZSPNO[S` VWLU Let cheesecake cool for 30 minutes in oven. Remove cheesecake from oven. Run metal spatula alongside of pan to loosen. Refrigerate cheesecake 2 hours or until well chilled.

Remove side of pan before serving.

(Serves 8: prep time 15 min.; total 5 hrs. and 25 min.)

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This cheesecake’s Oreo crust is topped with a chocRODWH FKHHVHFDNH ÀOOLQJ DQG FKRFRODWH JDQDFKH³D chocolate lover’s bit of heaven.

Only 200 calories per cupcake, this recipe makes 12 perfectly portion-controlled mini-cheesecakes that you can enjoy without the guilt of overindulgence.

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CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE CUPCAKES www.rockrecipes.com

Brown Eyed Baker www.browneyedbaker.com For the Crust: 24 Oreo cookies 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Âź cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Crust: Ÿ cup chocolate cookie crumbs 2½ tablespoons melted butter 1 tablespoon sugar

For the Filling: 32 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1Âź cups + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Âź cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder 4 eggs at room temperature 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled to lukewarm

For the Cheesecake Batter: 1 cup cream cheese (one 8oz. block) 1/3 cup sugar 4 rounded tablespoons cocoa powder 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 egg 1/3 cup whipping cream

For the Topping: ž cup heavy cream V\UJLZ IP[[LYZ^LL[ JOVJVSH[L ÄULS` JOVWWLK 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

For the Chocolate Whipped Cream: 1 cup whipping cream (remove 2 tablespoons to help melt the chocolate) 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips 1 rounded tablespoon icing sugar (powdered sugar) ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

Blend the cookies and sugar together in a food WYVJLZZVY \U[PS [OL JVVRPLZ HYL Ă„ULS` NYV\UK (KK [OL melted butter, and process until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Press the crumb mixture evenly onto the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes.

Remove from the oven, and set on a wire rack while WYLWHYPUN [OL Ă„SSPUN Blend the cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa powder in the food processor until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, about 30 seconds.

Add the eggs one at a time, blending for 10 seconds each. Add the melted chocolate and blend to combine, scraping down the sides of the bowl once. Pour [OL Ă„SSPUN PU[V [OL JY\Z[ HUK ZTVV[O [OL [VW Bake the cheesecake until the center is just set and the top looks dry, 1 hour 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a thin knife around the sides of the pan. Place the cake in the refrigerator, uncovered for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Stir the cream, chocolate, and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Cool until slightly warm, and pour over the center of the cheesecake, spreading to within ½-inch of the edge. Chill for at least 1 hour.

Run a thin knife around the sides of the pan, and YLTV]L [OL WHU ZPKLZ ;YHUZMLY [OL JOLLZLJHRL [V H serving platter. Let stand for 2 hours at room temWLYH[\YL ILMVYL ZLY]PUN ;OL JOLLZLJHRL JHU IL WYLpared up to 3 days in advance; cover with foil and store in refrigerator.

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For the Garnish (optional) Melted chocolate drizzle

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Mix together the cream cheese, sugar, cocoa, and vanilla until smooth.

Beat in the egg. Finally, blend in the whipped cream until smooth. +P]PKL [OL JOLLZLJHRL ÄSSPUN LX\HSS` HTVUN [OL T\ɉU J\WZ HUK IHRL for 20 minutes or until the cheesecakes have set and do not jiggle when you give the pan a slight shake. Remove from the oven, and cool completely.

Prepare the chocolate whipped cream: 1. Place the chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of the whipping cream in a heat-safe measuring cup; and microwave for a few seconds at a time, stirring the mixture each time until the melted chocolate mixture is smooth. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate. You need the temperature to be as close to the melting point as possible without getting any hotter. Let it cool to slightly lukewarm before proceeding to whip the cream.

2. Whip the remainder of the 1 cup of whipping cream, the icing sugar, and [OL ]HUPSSH L_[YHJ[ [V Ă„YT WLHRZ 3. By hand, fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream. Be as gentle HZ `V\ JHU ZV `V\ KVUÂť[ KLĂ…H[L [OL JYLHT 4. Spoon or pipe the chocolate whipped cream onto the cooled mini cheesecakes. If you are piping the chocolate whipped cream, it is best to chill it in [OL MYPKNL Ă„YZ[ MVY H OHSM OV\Y VY ZV [V NL[ IL[[LY KLĂ„UP[PVU PU [OL WPWPUN Z^PYSZ 5. Garnish with a little drizzle of melted chocolate if you like before serving.

(Serves 12: prep time 20 min.; cook time 20 min.; total 40 min)

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THE social SCENE VICKSBURG, MS

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Mississippi Artists Exhibition he Vicksburg Art Association hosted its thirty-seventh annual Mississippi Artists Exhibition on November 11, 2017, at the Firehouse Gallery in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Over 132 works of all media—watercolor, drawing, prints, photo color, photo mono, mixed media, oil, fiber, acrylic, fine craft, and 3-D—were entered, with Vicksburg artist Jean Blue taking home the Best of Show for her mixed media entitled Mixed Messages. The judge for this show was Bob Pennebaker, Associate Professor of Art and Chair of the Visual Arts Department at Mississippi College.

Artists and patrons strolled throughout the gallery, enjoying an evening of delicious food, spectacular art, and stimulating conversation. Photography by Tony Monk

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“Sweet 16” Party for McDonough illiam McDonough hosted a “Sweet 16” party for his daughter Anna Katherine on October 15, 2017, at his home in Natchez, Mississippi. Several of Anna Katherine’s friends shared in the pool-side celebration followed by an elegant lunch prepared by her grandmother Connie McDonough.

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LEGAL NOTES

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Lucien C. Gwin III

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ny Mississippian owning a house, land, and or even a yard at some SRLQW LQ WLPH ZLOO OLNHO\ KDYH OHgal issues concerning his or her property.

Homes, commercial buildings, lots, yards, and tracts of land are legally called “real property.â€? All other property is called “personal property.â€? I would estimate that at OHDVW WZHQW\ Ă€YH SHUFHQW RI P\ ODZ SUDFtice deals with legal issues surrounding real property.

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In November 2017, the Mississippi Court of Appeals handed down a case styled Little vs Richey. In the case, Mr. Richey constructed a fence around his neighbor Little’s pasture in 1994. Record title to this pasture, however, was in Little’s name.

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The Court made the following statement that best sums up adverse possession in laymen’s terms: “An adverse posVHVVRU PXVW Ă \ KLV Ă DJ XSRQ WKH ODQG DQG NHHS LW Ă \LQJ VR WKH DFWXDO RZQHU PD\ see it, and if he will, know that an enemy has invaded his domain; and planted the standard of conquest.â€?

So, in order for a person to ultimately DFTXLUH WLWOH WKURXJK DGYHUVH SRVVHVVLRQ there has to be aligning of the stars. First, the person has to publicly assert ownership. He must use the property in the face of the actual owner. It must be a continuous and uninterrupted use, meaning that WKH WLWOH RZQHU NQRZV RU VKRXOG NQRZ that the property is being used by another. The use must be peaceful which means WKDW WKH DFWXDO RZQHU QHYHU REMHFWV QHYHU writes a letter, and/or never initiates any NLQG RI OLWLJDWLRQ The use must be of a public nature QRW MXVW D RQH WLPH FUHDWLRQ RI D IHQFH or of a temporary deer stand, for example). Finally, this open, obvious, continuous, hostile or actual, and visible use must go on for ten consecutive years or more, and must have an abundance of proof that DOO RI WKH DERYH IDFWRUV KDYH WDNHQ SODFH Richey was able to show all of the factors discussed above and thereby gained the title to his neighbor’s property through the 'RFWULQH RI $GYHUVH 3RVVHVVLRQ My Take: .QRZ \RXU SURSHUW\ NQRZ \RXU ERXQGDU\ OLQHV PDNH VXUH \RX GR D \HDUO\ LQVSHFWLRQ RI \RXU OLQHV H[HUW SRVVHVVLRQ DQG FRQWURO RYHU \RXU SURSHUW\ DW DOO WLPHV DQG LI \RX ÀQG DQ\ HQFURDFKPHQW RQ \RXU SURSerty by any outsider, you must act immediately to protect your property rights.

Lucien C. “Sam� Gwin III was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1981 and has been practicing many aspects of the law at the firm of Gwin, Lewis, Punches & Kelley in Natchez, Mississippi, ever since.

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Join Alicia For a Special Weekend Exploring God’s Word and Discover The Depth of God’s Amazing GRACE! Alicia Williamson Garcia is an author, Bible teacher, national worship leader, and awardwinning recording artist. She has taught Biblical Studies at Liberty University and the University of Mobile, and now tours the nation as a Bible teacher and worship leader. Alicia is known for her ability to dive into scripture and teach others to discover a life-changing depth of understanding of God’s Word, delivered with the purity, power and passion for which she has become known. Come and engage in the scriptures and experience, perhaps for the first time, the unsearchable riches of God’s amazing GRACE!

An Inspirational Conference Empowering The Hearts of Women Nationwide The WOMEN IN WORSHIP Natchez Retreat is a banquet style Bible conference hosted by Alicia and friends! The theme for this 2018 Conference weekend is GRACE! Friday and Saturday night sessions include dinner along with exciting worship and Bible teaching. Brunch & Tea is the signature event of Alicia’s WOMEN IN WORSHIP weekend! You won’t want to miss the beauty and delicious food at the TEA on Saturday morning. The weekend concludes with one final

teaching from Alicia on Sunday morning, along with testimonies from ladies who have attended the retreat throughout the weekend.

Natchez Convention Center March 2-4, 2018 FRIDAY, March 2 5p 6p 7p

| Doors & Bookstore Open | Dinner | Conference

SATURDAY, March 3 10a 10:30a 5p 6p 7p

| Doors open | Brunch & Tea | Doors & Bookstore Open | Dinner | Conference

Tours of Historic Natchez will be offered on Saturday Afternoon.

SUNDAY, March 4 9a 10a

| Doors & Bookstore Open | Conference

Reservation can be made through our website at WomenInWorship.com, or by calling our offices at (251)461-0825. Additional details, including hotel information, available online.

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THE social SCENE BROOKHAVEN, MS

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JA “Peel ‘Em & Eat ‘Em” Shrimp Dinner he Junior Auxiliary of Brookhaven, Mississippi, recently held its thirtieth annual Peel ‘Em & Eat ‘Em Shrimp Dinner. The event was held at the Lincoln Civic Center in Brookhaven.

Forty-five active members, dozens of life and associate members, and a host of special community volunteers successfully orchestrated this banner event and sole fundraiser for the chapter, which included the biggest Sweet Shoppe in event history. Each annual dinner funds the projects for an entire service year, including clothing closets at each school, Healthy You fairs, Reality World, Smile Games, and family/child welfare needs.

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Amber James, Summer Williams, and Amber Wilkinson Emma Coleman, Anne Houston Craig, and Abbey Bozeman Amy Mason, Valerie Sterling, and Candice Moore Katie Furr, Lisa Breazeale, and Paula Welch Sarabeth Hall, Brittany Rushing, Abby Smith, Janie Grace Henning, Lisa Breazeale, Riley Whittington, and Kate Legg 6 Aimee Harris, Mary White, Cheli Durr, Whitney Holmes, and Charlsie Estess 7 Katie Nations, Stephany Smith, Melissa Leggett, Christy Shepard, and April Matthews 8 Abbey Bozeman, April Matthews, Jennifer Townsend, and Wendy Hall

THE social SCENE SUMMIT, MS

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Brent Rifles UDC Chapter’s Christmas Luncheon n December 7, 2017, members of Brent Rifles UDC Chapter 2137 met at Brentwood Memories in Summit, Mississippi, for their annual Christmas luncheon in a setting decorated in an old-fashioned Christmas theme. In the tradition of southern ladies, the members donned hats for the occasion. Their lunch began with a seasonal mandarin pecan salad with the house vinaigrette salad dressing.

A breaded Chicken Spectacular served with sweet potato crunch casserole, green beans, buttered biscuits, and sweet tea was the main course. Pecan and classic lemon meringue pie were the choices for dessert with apple cider or specially brewed coffee.

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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MS

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shley Caroline McGraw and Preston Blanchard Edwards were united in holy matrimony on Saturday evening, November 18, 2017, at half past six o’clock at Saint Mary Basilica in Natchez, Mississippi. Father David O’Connor officiated at the double ring ceremony. Scriptural readings were given by Courtney Morris Geoghegan and Hannah Cook Junkin. Nuptial music was provided by Cynthia Calvert, organist, and Tina Johnston, soloist.

Wedding coordinator was Pam Harriss.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Wade McGraw of Woodville, Mississippi, and the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Lee Wilkinson of Liberty, Mississippi, and of Mrs. Sidney Brandon McGraw of Woodville, Mississippi, and the late Mr. McGraw.

The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Blanchard Edwards of Natchez. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Julius Delane Thornhill of Vidalia, Louisiana, and of the late Mrs. Ellen Blanchard Edwards and Mr. Gayle Earl Edwards of Natchez.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an off-the-shoulder, lace and misty tulle trumpet gown designed by Sophia Tolli with sheer lace three-quarter-length sleeves, a sweetheart bodice, lightly hand-beaded lace appliqués, and a semi-sheer lace back bodice. Complementing the gown was a cathedral-length veil with lace trim.

She carried a cascading bouquet of Keira garden roses, burgundy dalias, safari sunset, protea, and seeded eucalyptus. Her grandparents’ wedding bands were attached to her bouquet with a pin that belonged to her grandmother.

Attending the bride as matron of honor was her lifelong friend Cara Percy Carter. Serving as bridesmaids were Christina Murphy Creel, Frances Ryan Daniel, Marissa Lauren Fields James, Caroline Edwards Hinson, Lauren Forte Kulikowski, Elizabeth Blackwell Ryan, and Virginia Lewis Whetstone. Scarlett Grace Kirkland, the bride’s niece, served as junior bridesmaid. Flower girls were the bridegroom’s niece, Ella Murphy Hinson, and the bride’s nieces, Sims Elise Kirkland and Stella Jewell Kirkland.

Edward Blanchard Edwards served his son as best man. Groomsmen were Christopher Blasé Bradford, Taylor Wade Brantley, Braxton Harrison Fondren, Christopher Murphy Hinson, Daniel Chad Jenkins, Jonathan Kole Junkin, William Tanner McGraw, and Alan Da-

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Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Brandon Hall Plantation off the Natchez Trace. Guest tables were adorned with milk glass that held arrangements of spray roses, white poms, hypericum berries, seeded eucalyptus, and assorted greenery. Gold antlers and mercury glass votives were used as accent decorations.

The bride’s tiered cake, created by Marlys McKey, was an almond cake with butter cream frosting and featured a tier with strawberry cream filling. The bridegroom’s cake was

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designed by Molly Manning. It featured a turkey, a favorite bird that the bridegroom hunts, and was adorned with real turkey feathers.

Floral design for the wedding and reception was provided by Pam Harriss, Toni Kee, and Judy Trevillion. Photography and videography were provided by Ashford-Halley from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Throughout the reception, guests enjoyed music provided by The Tip Tops from Mobile, Alabama.

The newlyweds exited the reception through a shower of rose petals and departed in a vintage, baby-blue convertible. Following a honeymoon in St. Lucia, the couple is at home in Natchez.

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Recommended Roses for Mississippi Gardens Story by Pam Collins / Photography by Dr. Gary R. Bachman / Courtesy of Mississippi State Extension

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Southern Gothic The 29th Annual Natchez Literary & Cinema Celebration

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with Larry Brown (UP of Mississippi, 2007), Faulkner and Whiteness (UP of Mississippi, 2011), Faulknerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Geographies (UP of Mississippi, 2015), Fifty Years after Faulkner (UP of Mississippi, 2015), Faulkner and the Black Literatures of the Americas (UP of Mississippi, 2016), Faulkner and History (UP of Mississippi, 2017), and Faulkner and Print Culture (UP of Mississippi, 2017).

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having the Ole Miss campus named a national historic site in MRXUQDOLVP LQ KRQRU RI WKRVH UHSRUWHUV 'U :LFNKDP HDUQHG KHU graduate degrees from the University of Memphis where she WDXJKW IRU PRUH WKDQ Ã&#x20AC;IWHHQ \HDUV 6KH KDV DOVR VHUYHG DV FKDLU RI WKH 1HZVSDSHU 'LYLVLRQ RI WKH $VVRFLDWLRQ IRU (GXFDWLRQ in Journalism and Mass Communication and currently serves on the editorial board of Newspaper Research Journal. Last \HDU VKH KHOSHG MXGJH WKH QHZVSDSHU HQWULHV IRU WKH 1DWLRQDO +HDGOLQHU $ZDUGV $W WKH 1/&& :LFNKDP ZLOO SUHVHQW RQ KHU FULWLFDOO\ DFFODLPHG ERRN We Believed We Were Immortal, a VWXG\ RQ WKH MRXUQDOLVP RI WKH 2OH 0LVV ULRWV 7KH &ROG &DVH ,QYHVWLJDWLRQV 3DQHO ZLOO VHUYH DV D NH\QRWH HYHQW IRU WKH 1/&& DQG LV PDGH XS RI KLVWRULDQ +DQN .OLEDQRII DXWKRU 6WDQOH\ 1HOVRQ DQG MRXUQDOLVW 5REHUW - 5RVHQWKDO Hank Klibanoff D YHWHUDQ MRXUQDOist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, is a Professor of Practice in Emoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creative Writing Program. He coauthored The Race Beat: The Press, the Civil Rights Struggle, and the Awakening of a Nation that won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for history. Prior to MRLQLQJ (PRU\ KH ZDV D UHSRUWHU DQG HGLWRU IRU PRUH WKDQ WKLUW\ Ã&#x20AC;YH \HDUV held various reporting and editing positions at The Boston Globe, and The Philadelphia Inquirer and served as a managing editor of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He holds an undergraduate degree in English from Washington University in St. Louis and a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. At Emory University, Klibanoff directs WKH *HRUJLD &LYLO 5LJKWV &ROG &DVHV 3URMHFW FROGFDVHV HPRU\ edu), for which students examine Georgiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s modern civil rights history through the investigation of unsolved and unpunished racially motivated murders.

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Karen L. Cox is Professor of History at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and the founding director of the graduate public history program. She received her B.A. and M.A. in history from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and her 3K ' LQ IURP WKH 8QLYHUVLW\ RI Southern Mississippi. She is the author RI WZR ERRNV DQG QXPHURXV HVVD\V DQG DUWLFOHV RQ WKH VXEMHFW RI VRXWKHUQ KLVWRU\ DQG FXOWXUH 6KH KDV MXVW completed a third monograph entitled Goat Castle: A True Story of Murder, Race, and the Gothic South set in 1930s Natchez, Mississippi. Cox is also an OAH 'LVWLQJXLVKHG /HFWXUHU DQG DW WKH 1/&& ZLOO EH SUHVHQWLQJ RQ KHU UHFHQWO\ SXEOLVKHG ERRN RQ WKH *RDW &DVWOH PXUGHUV ZKLFK occurred in Natchez Mississippi.

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THE SCHEDULE 7KLV \HDU ZH DUH RIIHULQJ WKUHH WLFNHWHG events:

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2018 Thursday morning, HIGH SCHOOL (9(17 &R /LQ 1DWFKH] &DPSXV ZLWK SĂĄlongo Lee Thursday evening )HEUXDU\ Âł Natchez Convention Center, 211 Main Street

Friday February 23â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Ghost Tour at *OHQĂ&#x20AC;HOG 3ODQWDWLRQ 7KLV IDVFLQDWLQJ KRPH EHORQJV WR WZR E\JRQH HUDV 7KH Ă&#x20AC;UVW VHFWLRQ RI WKH KRPH ZDV EXLOW LQ LQ WKH prevailing Spanish style. Additions and imSURYHPHQWV PDGH LQ DUH LQ WKH (QJOLVK *RWKLF VW\OH PDNLQJ WKLV KRPH XQLTXH DPRQJ the antebellum buildings in Natchez. Passed down through seven generations to the present owners, this lovely and haunting home is the perfect setting for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ghost Tour.

Join the Meng family for refreshments and a lively and informative evening. Either 7:00 S P RU S P WRXUV DUH DYDLODEOH

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7:00-8:45 p.m. Cinema Event: Reconciliation in Mississippi 'DYLG 5LGJHQ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2018â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Natchez Convention Center, 211 Main Street 8:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony, President 5RQQLH 1HWWOHV &/&& 0D\RU 'DUU\O Grennell, City of Natchez. Presiding: *RYHUQRU :LOOLDP ) :LQWHU 'LUHFWRU RI Proceedings, NLCC. Recognition of WilOLDP :LQWHU 6FKRODUV DQG 9DQFH )HOORZV 8:50 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What is Southern *RWKLF"Âľ 'U 0DWWKHZ *XLQQ %HOKDYHQ University and author of The Scribe, and The Resurrectionist.

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10:30-11:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Writing Gothicâ&#x20AC;?

Richard Grant, author of Dispatches from Pluto, Crazy River, and American Nomads.

1:00-1:20 p.m. Presentation of the Thad Cochran Award for Achievement in the +XPDQLWLHV WR 'U 'DYLG 6DQVLQJ +LVWRU\ 8QLYHUVLW\ RI 0LVVLVVLSSL DQG 'U -RKQ ' : *XLFH UHW +LVWRU\ 8QLYHUsity of Southern Mississippi)

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1:30-2:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Southern Gothic and the %OXHV Âľ 9LFWRU %RXYpURQ IRONORULVW DQG Ray Cashman, blues musician. A protĂŠgĂŠ RI 'U :LOOLDP )HUULV 81& &KDSHO +LOO

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region, as well as extensive research into blues music.

3:00-4:00 p.m. Short Mean Fiction :LOOLDP 'XQODS DUWLVW DUWV FRPPHQWDWRU and educator. He will offer a multi-media SUHVHQWDWLRQ RQ KLV UHFHQW ERRN 6KRUW Mean Fiction, which was featured at this \HDU¡V 0LVVLVVLSSL %RRN )DLU 4:00-5:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Journalism of the 2OH 0LVV 5LRWVÂľ 'U .DWKOHHQ :LFNKDP SURIHVVRU DW WKH 0HHN 6FKRRO RI -RXUQDOism and New Media at the University of 0LVVLVVLSSL DQG D IDFXOW\ IHOORZ RI WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW Residential College. She will present on KHU FULWLFDOO\ DFFODLPHG ERRN We Believed We Were Immortal D VWXG\ RQ WKH MRXUQDOism of the Ole Miss riots.

5:00 p.m. Reception, NAPAC Museum 7:00 p.m. / 8:00 p.m. Ghost Tour: GlenĂ&#x20AC;HOG 3ODQDWLRQ *OHQĂ&#x20AC;HOG /DQH +RPH RI WKH 0HQJ IDPLO\ 7KLV LV D WLFNHWHG HYHQW 7LFNHWV SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2018â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Natchez Convention Center, 211 Main Street 8:30 a.m. 2SHQLQJ 5HPDUNV 'U 5RQQLH Nettles, President, Copiah Lincoln &RPPXQLW\ &ROOHJH 5HFRJQLWLRQ RI WKH winners of our Young Writers Competition.

9:00-10:20 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cold Case ,QYHVWLJDWLRQV Âľ +DQN .OLEDQRII 5REHUW - Rosenthal, and Stanley Nelson. The Cold Case Investigations Panel will serve as a NH\QRWH HYHQW IRU WKH 1/&& +DQN .OLEDQRII D YHWHUDQ MRXUQDOLVW DQG 3XOLW]HU Prize-winning author, is a Professor of Practice in Emoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creative Writing Program. Robert (Rosey) Rosenthal is the director of the Center for Investigative 5HSRUWLQJ DQG DQ DGMXQFW SURIHVVRU DW Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and the University of &DOLIRUQLD DW %HUNHOH\ *UDGXDWH 6FKRRO RI Journalism. Stanley Nelson is the author of Devils Walking: Klan Murders Along the Mississippi in the 1960s, editor of the Concordia Sentinel, and a past recipient of the Richard Wright Award for Literary Excellence.

THE SCHEDULE 10:30-11:30 a.m. Richard Wright Awards for Literary Excellence with educational presentations by the award winners, %LOO\ :DWVRQ D MRXUQDOLVW IRU The Clarion Ledger DQG 'U &KDUOHV 5HJDQ :LOVRQ .HOO\ *HQH &RRN 6U &KDLU RI +LVWRU\ DQG Professor of Southern Studies (ret) at the University of Mississippi 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 7LFNHWHG (YHQW /XQFKHRQ DW 'XQOHLWK 3ODQWDWLRQ 7LFNHWV

1:00-2:15 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Real Marie Laveau,â&#x20AC;?

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2:30-3:15 p.m. Goat Castle: A True Story of Murder, Race, and the Gothic South 'U .DUHQ &R[ &R[ LV D 3URIHVVRU of History at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and the founding director of the graduate public history program.

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Reunion for CHS Class of 1997 he Cathedral High School Class of 1997 celebrated their 20-year reunion November 24-26, 2017, during the Thanksgiving holidays in Natchez, Mississippi. The Friday evening event was held at The Grand Ballroom where class members and their spouses or guests listened to tunes of the era and enjoyed the display of class pictures, yearbooks, and other memorabilia. The favor for the evening was a program designed by Emily Hall and featuring Homecoming, Superlatives, Athletics Facts, class pictures and biographies, 1997 Year in Review, Special Superlatives, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not-So-Factual Facts and Useless Trivia.â&#x20AC;? Her supportive committee consisted of Linda Herring, Margaret Tatum, Marlene Smith, and Julia Noverina.

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Judith Robinson DAR Christmas Luncheon he annual Judith Robinson DAR Christmas luncheon was held on December 14, 2017, at the beautiful home of Janice Fortenberry in McComb, Mississippi. The magical spirit of Christmas flowed throughout the home with its decorative Christmas motif. Tables were accented with centerpiece arrangements made with evergreen sprigs, holly, and ornamental Christmas trees.

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Louisiana Up & Coming! FEBRUARY DATES TO KNOW Mardi Gras ......................................Feb 13 9DOHQWLQH·V 'D\ ..............................Feb 14 Ash Wednesday .............................Feb 14 3UHVLGHQWV· 'D\ ..............................Feb 19 For all Mardi Gras Events louisianatravel.com

FEBRUARY 10TH 4-9 PM BAND LEADING PARADE:

EPIC FUNK BRASS BAND PERFORMING AFTER PARADE:

THE BRIDGE BAND LIVE JAZZ • EXTENDED RETAIL HOURS PRIVATE TOURS • RESTAURANT SPECIALS & PARTIES

*All children must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21* To purchase tickets and for more information call 601-833-1411

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BATON ROUGE Throughout February For Mardi Gras Events: visitbatonrouge.org lsumoa.org February 2 )LUHÀJKWHUV %DOO Hilton Baton Rouge 7 pm / $75 adv. & $100 door (225)372-2824

FEBRUARY Louisiana Up & Coming!

FERRIDAY February 2 Garrett Bryan, Chance Anderson & Lucas Beven Arcade Theater Doors Open 6:30 pm / Show 7 pm (318)757-9999 W – F / 9 am – 4 pm deltamusicmuseum.com February 8 Free Tax Assistance Ferriday Library 9 am – 2 pm February 10 Avery Michaels & Exit 209 Band Arcade Theater $15 pp / $25 couple / 7 pm (318)757-9999 W – F / 9 am – 4 pm deltamusicmuseum.com

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Louisiana Up & Coming! FEBRUARY February 24 Gene King Country Opry Arcade Theater 7 pm / $10 (318)757-9999 W – F / 9 am – 4 pm deltamusicmuseum.com

March 3 Sam Baily Gospel Show Arcade Theater (318)757-9999 W – F / 9 am – 4 pm deltamusicmuseum.com MONROE/WEST MONROE Throughout February For Mardi Gras Events monroe-westmonroe.org February 18 22nd Annual Bridal Beginnings West Monroe Convention Center 12:30 – 4:30 pm / $10 (318)396-5000 NEW ORLEANS Throughout February For all Mardi Gras Events: neworleansonline.com neworleanscvb.com PORT ALLEN Throughout February westbatonrouge.net westbatonrougemuseum.com February 1 Rum Revelry A Masquerade Gala Event & Opening of Creole du Monde Exhibit West Baton Rouge Museum 6 pm westbatonrougemuseum.com

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FEBRUARY Louisiana Up & Coming!

ST. FRANCISVILLE Throughout February westfelicianahistoricalsociety.org stfrancisville.us February 3 – 24 An Enslaved Life Home School Day Audubon State Historic Site 9 am – Noon (225)635-3739 February 17 Writers & Readers Symposium Hemingbough (504)427-0421 / conundrumbooks.com February 17 A War of 1812 Living History Audubon State Historic Site 10 am – 4 pm (225)635-3739 VIDALIA Throughout February cityofvidalia.com Every Wednesday 7KH 'HOWD )DUPHU·V 0DUNHW Old Courthouse 8 am – Noon February 6 Free Tax Assistance Vidalia Library 9 am – 2 pm concordia.org February 8 AARP Driver Safety Class Vidalia Library 8:30 am – 1:30 pm concordia.org February 15 Ashley Toman, Harpist &RQFRUGLD %DQN /REE\ 7 pm / Free concordia.org

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February 15, 16, 17, 18, 25 & 28 Peter Pan Jr. %ODFN 5RVH 7KHDWUH 7:30 Thur. – Sat. / 2:30 Sun. (601)825-1293 / blackrosetheatre.org BROOKHAVEN Throughout February facebook.com/VisitBrookhavenMS visitbrookhavenms.com Every Wednesday &KLOGUHQ·V 6WRU\ 7LPH Lincoln Library &KLOGUHQ·V 'HSW 10 – 11 am llf.lib.ms.us February 9 – 11, 16 – 18 The Odd Couple %URRNKDYHQ /LWWOH 7KHDWUH (601)990-2243 brookhavenlittletheatre.com February 17 %ODFN +LVWRU\ 5HFHSWLRQ %URRNKDYHQ /LEUDU\ 1 – 3 pm llf.lib.ms.us February 20 %5$* :DWHUFRORU :RUNVKRS %URRNKDYHQ /LEUDU\ 9:30 am – 5:30 pm brookhavenregionalartguild.com

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FEBRUARY Mississippi Up & Coming!

February 24 51st Krewe of Ceres Charity Ball Lincoln Civic Center 6:30 pm Doors Open 7:30 pm Court Presentation $50 (601)757-6141 March 3 *RLQ· 7R 7RZQ &DU 6KRZ Downtown All Day CANTON cantontourism.com CLEVELAND February 22 Bridal Show The Grammy Museum premierweddingshow.net

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Mississippi Up & Coming! FEBRUARY FLOWOOD February 1 Premier Bridal Show The Ivy Venue 5 – 8 pm Facebook: Premier Wedding Mississippi JACKSON Throughout February dulinghall.com msmuseumart.org visitjackson.com jacksonfreepress.com/calendar

February 5 A Chorus Line Thalia Mara Hall 7:30 pm (888)502-2929 February 23 1HZ 6XPPLW 6FKRRO·V 'UDZ 'RZQ Auction 06 &KLOGUHQ·V 0XVHXP 6 – 10 pm newsummitschool.com February 24 Cancer League Gala The South Warehouse 6:30 pm (601)321-5513 natalie.nichols@cancer.org

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FEBRUARY Mississippi Up & Coming!

MAGNOLIA Throughout February magnoliachamberofcommerce.com February 3 17th Annual Mardi Gras Parade Downtown 10 am (601)783-5211

Every Monday Storyhour - Toddlertime McComb Library 11 am pawls.org

February 22 – 25 The Cat in the Hat 3LNH &RXQW\ /LWWOH 7KHDWUH 7:30 & 2:30 pm Facebook: Pike County Little Theatre

Every Thursday Storyhour - Preschool Age McComb Library 10 am pawls.org

March 22 21st Festival of Flowers 3LNH 1DWLRQDO %DQN &RPPXQLW\ 5RRP 11 am – 5 pm / Free Teresa Price (601)551-6982

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Mississippi Up & Coming! FEBRUARY NATCHEZ Throughout February Live Music Events Calendar visitnatchez.org/full-event-calendar Throughout February visitnatchez.org See Natchez citysightseeingnatchez.com February 1 – 3 Winnie the Pooh Natchez Little Theatre 7:30 pm Fri. & Sat. / 2:30 pm Sun. natchezlittletheatre.org

February 9 Krewe of Phoenix Mardi Gras Parade Downtown 6:30 pm kreweofphoenixnatchez.com February 10 Krewe of Phoenix Grand Ball Natchez Convention Center Rockin Dopsie & the Zydeco Twisters $65 non-member kreweofphoenixnatchez.com

February 17 Natchez Festival of Music Sound Waves %HQHÀW 'LQQHU 6KRZ $75 natchezfestivalofmusic.com February 16 & 17 *OHQÀHOG 3ODQWDWLRQ Mystery Dinner $65 pp / $120 couple 7 – 9:30 pm (601)442-1002

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FEBRUARY Mississippi Up & Coming!

FIELDER’S PRO SHOP GOIN’ TO TOWN

Beautiful Historic Downtown Brookhaven ♦

CAR SHOW | MARCH 3, 2018 Last year over 200 entries!

February 22 – 24 29th Natchez Literary & Cinema Celebration Southern Gothic colin.edu PORT GIBSON Facebook: portgibson.chamber

Sponsored by Fielder’s Pro Shop, Tourism council, and Advance Auto Parts Hampton Inn 601-823-3800 | Comfort Inn 601-835-0055 for special rate mention show Pre Entry $10.00 | $15.00 day of show

For more information: T-Tommy- 601-833-8620 Brookhaven Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce 601-833-1411

April 6 – 7 Wintergreen Cemetery Tour Whispers in the Cedars April 6: 6 – 8 pm April 7: 6 – 8:30 pm (601)437-5097 or (601)529-4680 RIDGELAND Throughout February visitridgeland.com April 14 19th Susan B. Komen Race for Cure 5HQDLVVDQFH # &RORQ\ 3DUN (601)932-3999 / komenmemphisms.org SUMMIT Throughout February pikeinfo.com February 2 Mardi Gras Parade Downtown 6:30 pm

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Mississippi Up & Coming! FEBRUARY VICKSBURG Throughout February southernculture.org visitvicksburg.com vicksburgartassociation.org tarawildlife.com Every Wednesday Storytime Public Library 700 Veto St. 10:30 am (601)636-6411 Marie Cunningham February 3 9LFNVEXUJ &RLQ 6KRZ 5LYHUZDON &DVLQR 9 am – 5 pm Sat. / 10 am – 4 pm Sun. Free (601)529-0335 February 3 5LYHU 5HYHOHUV 0DVNHG %DOO SCHF $50 (dinner & cash bar) Black Tie 7 – 11 pm (601)634-4527 February 7 7ULQLW\ &RRNERRN 'LQQHU Martins at Midtown 5 – 8 pm / $45 (601)636-2353

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FEBRUARY Mississippi Up & Coming!

February 9 – 18 Noises OFF 9LFNVEXUJ 7KHDWUH *XLOG 7:30 pm Fri. & Sat. / 2 pm Sun. $20 Adult / $15 Sr / $10 child (601)636-0471 Vicksburgtheatreguild.com February 10 Mardi Gras Parade Washington Street Downtown 4 pm (601)634-4527 / downtownvicksburg.org February 10 Carnaval De Mardi Gras & Gumbo &RRN 2II SCHF Auditorium 5 – 8 pm $10 Adult / $5 Child (601)636-5010 vburgfoundation@aol.com

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Mississippi Up & Coming! FEBRUARY February 27 6XSHU 6FLHQWLÀF &LUFXV 9LFNVEXUJ &RQYHQWLRQ &HQWHU (601)630-2929 WESSON Throughout February Facebook: Wesson Chamber WOODVILLE Throughout February townofwoodville.org Facebook: Woodville/Wilkinson County Main Street Association

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Beloved and Lost: A Celebration of Life Among the many celebrations that the month of February affords is the celebration of ORYHÂł\HV RI FRXUVH WKH URPDQFH RI ORYHÂŤEXW DOVR WKH GHHS VSLULWXDO FDPDUDGHULF ORYH that arises as a friend becomes beloved.

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Henry and I had a little routine that we went through every year. He would call in the VSULQJ DQG DVN ´:KDW¡V WKH GDWH IRU WKH FODVV SDUW\"Âľ , ZRXOG JHQHUDOO\ KDYH WR DGPLW WKDW D GDWH KDGQ¡W EHHQ SLFNHG \HW RU VD\ WKDW , PLJKW not do it this year. That would get a rise out of him, and he would tell me that it was so important that we have our party because our old IULHQGV ZHUH WKH EHVW LQ WKH ZRUOG :H¡G Ă&#x20AC;Jure out when LSU had an open date, and that would be the party day.

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However, I feel certain that those of us who can will have our night again, and we will miss and mourn our beloved friend Henry, who never, ever failed to come. The consensus of the men who played ball with him on the state champs team of 1966 is this: he was the heart of our group. And, for my part, he certainly was. BHS-14.

Columnist Alma Womack lives on Smithland Plantation on Black River, south of Jonesville, Louisiana. In addition to her duties as maitresse des maison, she is the keeper of the lawn, the lane and the pecan orchard at Smithland.

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