[Hitched] Alexis Larkin and Aaron Schwartz

by Melia Dicker
August 19, 2009

Before Alexis Larkin and Aaron Schwartz met on J-Date, an online Jewish dating service, they each had gone out with people who had stretched the truth about themselves. Alexis had met up with a guy who had said he was 5 feet, 10 inches, but turned out to be shorter than she was, at 5 feet, 5 inches. Aaron had a date with a woman who described her body type as "cuddly" but turned out to be quite a bit larger.

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[Gift Guides] [Jackpedia 2009] Guide to Shopping

So you want to jazz up your space without going broke? Several local shops and boutiques offer premium style for paltry prices. From funky photo frames and art pieces to whatchamacallits galore, Jackson has what you need.

by on 08/12/09 at 03:32 PM Comments (0)

[Cool Kids Club] Seeing Clearly

by Lauren Ashley Lawrence
August 5, 2009

Optometrist Dr. Tonyatta Hairston says it is important for children to get their eyes checked every year starting from age 3—when most children can communicate if they are having some trouble with their eyesight, from blurry vision to trouble when reading. The biggest problem in younger children, she says, is myopia, or near-sightedness.

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[Cool Kids Club] Power Hour

by Gerard Manogin
August 5, 2009

With school quickly approaching, many parents are asking, "Where will the children go after school?" Many after-school programs offer activities for youngsters, including the Boys and Girls club.

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[dicker] Hitched: Premier Bridal Show Connects Vendors and Brides-to-Be

Brides, brides, and more brides. Chatting with their lady companions, they formed a long line in the lobby of the Embassy Suites Ridgeland. All of them were waiting to get into the bridal show on Tuesday, July 28, put on by Premier Bride magazine.

Since I began writing the Hitched column this spring, I've taken every opportunity to meet couples who might be a good fit for the column: down to earth, crafty, preferring the simple to the lavish. I'd come, with my trusty partner and photographer, ... read on »

by on 08/01/09 at 02:23 PM Comments (0)

[Hitched] Bethany Boteler and Josh Sabins

by Melia Dicker
July 22, 2009

In January 2005, when Bethany Boteler was 17 and a senior in high school, she went with a friend to meet a boy at McAlister's Deli in Richland.

by on 07/22/09 at 03:55 PM Comments (0)

[Fashion] First Lady Fashion

by Maggie Neff
July 7, 2009

“Behind every great man is a great woman.” That quote, which became popular during the feminist movement, certainly seems to be true of Betty Mallett and Kathy Johnson, the city of Jackson’s most recent first ladies. Gracefully beautiful with intellects to match, these two women are strong and charismatic. And not only are the two women great in their own right, but they also have unique, “great” style. From trendy neutrals to vibrant magentas, these women know ... read on »

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[How To...] Raised Garden Bed

by Melia Dicker and Darren Schwindaman
June 24, 2009

Growing your own food is back in style. The popularity of books like “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” shows that people are more concerned about where their food comes from. Growing organics is much cheaper than buying them, and even a natural-foods market can’t match the taste of fresh produce from the garden.

by on 06/24/09 at 06:07 PM Comments (2)

[Hitched] Laurel Miller and Price Donahoo

by Melia Dicker
June 10, 2009

Mississippi State University senior, Price Donahoo was working in the library when sophomore Laurel Miller sat down at the computer across from him.

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[How To...] What To Pack For Camping

by Melia Dicker
June 3, 2009

The key to a pleasant camping trip is packing well. Here is a list of the most essential items. Before you go, visit a camping Web site such as http://www.campingpacklist.com for a complete checklist.

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