News

Jackson traces roots during Jimmie Rodgers Festival

Attendees at the 72nd annual Jimmie Rodgers Festival last week in Meridian had the opportunity to not only…

Community

CFEM announces new endowment to support Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian

The Community Foundation of East Mississippi on Monday announced the establishment of the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian…

Community

Jesus wept

I was never much into Scouting. I did spend some time as a Webelo. I don’t remember much…

Community

MAX programs bring art legacies into focus

“You got to walk that lonesome valley, you got to walk it for yourself …” –John Hurt song…

Community

Phillip Weidmann, the restaurateur

Phillip Weidmann was a son of Felix and carried on Weidmann’s Restaurant until his death in 1927.  …

Community

Music for Mother’s Day

  When I saw the Doobie Brother’s were performing at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Greenville, Tennessee,…

Community

Alabama’s Taylor celebrates God’s message in new book

Alabama native Charles Brookins Taylor grew up listening to the whippoorwills while sitting on the porch, and those…

Opinion

We all have our heroes

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had heroes. My first hero was Batman. At 63 years…

Community

The early days of Weidmann’s Restaurant

Although Clara held ownership with a partner, Felix was definitely there as well. The good reputation of the…

Community

Feeling loved

“Come on, Mom! If we want to have a little time at Belk’s before the event we had…