Lifestyles Columnists

Camellias are great for Mississippi landscapes

Camellias are a group of plants from the Far East that have been popular in the South for generations. Large-scale production of camellias in Mississippi ... Read more

2 years ago by Rebecca Bates.

Just a thought — Stop running in circles

Hi all. Just a thought. Have you ever wondered what a dog might do if it ever caught its own tail while running in circles? ... Read more

2 years ago by Special Report.

There is a new kid on the block — distylium hybrids

Distylium hybrids are an exciting new arrival in the nursery trade. They are a Southern gardener’s dream plant because they are evergreen, compact, disease and ... Read more

2 years ago by Rebecca Bates.

Two old relics for the man cave

While in Brookhaven recently I stopped off at the Vendor’s Emporium to browse. This has for many years been a most unique store filled with ... Read more

3 years ago by Mike Dykes.

Loyd Star area news: Harris and LC school reunions

Greetings, readers. Lamentations 3:21-22 and 25 and Romans 15:13 speak to mankind about the power of having hope in Christ. They read: “This I call ... Read more

3 years ago by Carolyn Humphries.

Loyd Star news

The Books of Psalms 40:4, Nahum 1:7 and Proverbs 3:5 speaks to mankind about the power of having trust in him. Psalms 40:40 reads: “Blessed ... Read more

3 years ago by Carolyn Humphries.

Concern from 7,647 miles away

While stationed in a war zone in Kabul, Afghanistan during 2012, I reached out to two bank professionals that I had never met in Mississippi ... Read more

3 years ago by Mike Dykes.

When it all comes together

It is indescribable to have a dream buck walk by your deer stand and offer a clean shot after diligently hunting him for three months. ... Read more

3 years ago by Mike Dykes.

Loyd Star

God’s holy words in Isaiah 44:6, Deuteronomy 10:17 and Psalms 24:1 speaks to the hearts of mankind about God being in control. “I am the ... Read more

3 years ago by Carolyn Humphries.

An incentive to achieve

On the day of the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, I met a most interesting member of the military while I was in Brookhaven. I ... Read more