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Katie Shelt and Mason Stewart

Katie Shelt knew she was going to marry Mason Stewart after he told her he identified with Faramir, a charcter from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy—among her …

Diy Guides

For the Love of Tea

I am a lifelong tea lover. My love affair with tea started when I was a child with sweet sun tea, and as an adult I love the way a …

Fly

Old, Borrowed, New and Blue ...

The traditional saying is:

In honor of this Hitched issue, we polled some folks to get their suggestions for the modern-day bride on something old, borrowed, new and blue.

Diy Guides

Something Green

If you're serious about reducing your carbon footprint, your wedding is one of the best ways you can practice environment friendly and sustainable living while making a statement to family …

How To

[Public Eye] Sunshine in the 2010 Forecast?

Although we're still mired in winter, the new year has brought a couple rays of sunshine: some promising developments in government transparency.

Books

Build a Cozy Nest

In their new book, "The Comfortable Home: How to Invest in Your Nest and Live Well for Less" (Clarkson Potter, 2009, $35), co-authors Bob Williams and Mitchell Gold, business partners …

Capitol

Bills That Ain't About Money

All eyes at the state Legislature are on how politicians will handle the state's nearly $400 million revenue deficit, but other bills outside of money issues are creeping their way …

Body+Soul

To Thine Own Self Be True—Transcending Your ‘Types'

Let me guess. You're the shy, silent type—a wallflower standing at the edge of the party, happier to observe than participate. You're a worrier, too, aren't you?

Fly

The Groom's Turn

The Groom's Turn

Recently my friend Tonnell Holloway announced he was getting married to his long-time companion in May. When we discussed his groomsmen plans for his wedding, he said that other than …

Hitched

Anna Kline and Walter Biggins

A love of art and culture brought book editor Walter Biggins and singer-songwriter Anna Kline together. In 2008 Anna was working as the coordinator for the Crossroads Film Festival when …

Fly

Honeymoons, Mississippi Style

After the blissful chaos of a big wedding, why travel far and away for your honeymoon? Consider exploring the state of Mississippi and staying in a cozy bed and breakfast.

Fly

Vows for the Modern (Wo)Man

"To have and to hold for richer, for poorer to love and to cherish "

How To

State Workers Forced to Furlough?

Mississippi Sen. Alice Harden, D-Jackson, said she will submit a bill this legislative session forcing all state employees not directly connected to essential services, like hospital care, to accept a …

Diy Guides

Mental Health Ripe for Cuts?

Reform and belt-tightening will collide when state lawmakers consider mental-health services in the 2010 legislative session.

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Public Meetings and Community Events

Hinds County Community College Registration, at all campuses; extended hours: 8:15 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:15 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. Go to http://www.hindscc.edu or call 1-800-HindsCC.