A “phenomenal” group of musicians is set to perform at this year’s Revival on the River, says the event’s founder Ethan Oltremari.

We recently attended a 38 Special concert at the Bologna Center for Performing Arts on the campus of Delta State University in Cleveland.

If May’s already on the way, it must be time again for the Delta’s favorite food and music festival, Que on the Yazoo, set to fire up on Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4, along the banks, you guessed it, of the mighty Yazoo River in downtown Greenwood.

In our current time, we have the ability to be more connected than ever before.

Richard Beattie, an avid longtime cyclist and the organizer and one of the founders of Mississippi’s largest bike-riding event, Bikes, Blues & Bayous, says it was only a couple of years ago when he discovered gravel riding.

Easter Sunday lunch is one of the first spring meals that we prepare. Gone are the heavy meals, soups and chowders. We think about salad and vegetable dishes that are a lighter fare.

One of the best ways to protect your health is to reduce the unhealthy stress in your life.

Obadiah and Susie Rebecca McDaniel Herndon will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, April 20.

Got fire ants and slugs? I have found ways to handle them both, with a little attitude adjustment.

Two Greenwood gymnasts — Kathryn Warren, 12, and Macy Lamb, 11 — say they are excited to not only represent their hometown but also the state of Mississippi in an upcoming regional gymnastics competition.

It’s springtime, and the Greenwood fairies are out and about enjoying the warmer weather.

Easter is the biggest holiday for candy consumption.

If you will be dyeing and hunting Easter eggs next weekend, it’s important to follow these food safety rules to prevent illness.

Dr. and Mrs. Lee Walker Coleman of Greenwood announce the engagement of their daughter, Madeleine Jane Coleman of Greenwood, to Michael Lee Sykes of Indianola.

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Adron Belk II of Greenwood announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Merritt Montgomery Belk of Greenwood, to Zachary Ryan Harris of Greenville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Harris of Greenville.

I just started my summer garden by tucking some basil into what is literally the fastest garden on earth.

When you think of what you want for your life, what comes to mind? Or, if you think of what you want for your children, what things do you desire?

This year’s Relay for Life is especially meaningful for members of Team Mel.

I recently had the opportunity to hear Mr. Nathan Dunaway speak to our elementary school students. The Dunaway family of Madison lost its 13-year-old grandson, Jack, a little over two years ago. The message was about kindness and being nice to people.

Glad I didn’t plant my tomatoes last week. That not-so-surprisingly late spate of “blackberry winter” happens nearly every year. Which brings me to a pet peeve.

Greenwood Little Theatre’s production of “Almost, Maine” is sweet, bittersweet and laugh-out-loud funny.

Greenwood Little Theatre is gearing up to present “the perfect date-night play.”

When I look around the museum today, I am completely amazed at all the changes that have taken place since the beginning of the year.

I just discovered that Barbie and I both turned 60 this year. She has held up much better than I have. She hasn’t aged a day since 1959.

Teenagers are likely to experience stress when they perceive a situation as painful, dangerous or difficult. An inability to cope with the stresses they face may lead to anxiety, depression, aggression, physical illness and poor coping skills, such as alcohol or drug abuse.

There are some interesting experiences worth having, but not often. Eating hot peppers and poking myself in the eye come to mind.

An older man in my church came up to me several years ago and asked me how things were going in my counseling practice. After I had given him the standard “Things are going well” response, he jokingly asked me if I had figured out how to change anyone yet. He then told me, “Mischa, no one ch…

The Star of the West is “Greenwood’s boat; it’s our piece of the Civil War,” says Mary Carol Miller.

Spring is just around the corner, and I can’t wait for that fresh spring and summer produce to hit the stores and farmers markets. Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen each spring. I love to see those beautiful baskets of luscious red strawberries. I can never resist.

As we age, we find that we begin to loose vision among other things. There is, however, good news.

Landscape gardening sometimes involves hard decisions where no solution seems just right. But “between a rock and a hard place” dissonance can be resolved by going in an entirely different direction.

Runners will have a chance to test their endurance as they trek down flat Delta roads in a race known for its Southern charm and hospitality.

Just before spring break, I judged a beauty pageant, and they had a basket of goodies for each judge. One of the things in the basket was a local cookbook. I received several food magazines the next day. I was ready for the beginning of our break.

You use the pantry every day, but it is easy to overlook when you are cleaning. It may seem like a daunting task but it really doesn’t take long. When you get the pantry clean, be sure to re-stock with some healthy staples.

Have you ever had a thought that you just couldn’t get rid of, no matter how hard you try?

Many may be reaching for the snooze button Sunday morning when the clock will “spring forward” an hour.

Virtually every day more research is focusing on issues impacting senior citizens. One recent example is a study that said keeping the mind active is a key to good health.

While a lot of my job is to share interesting garden techniques and “how-to” information, sometimes I’m asked for help with interpersonal or social issues.

The New York Times bestselling author Greg Iles will stop in Greenwood Thursday while touring with his new book, “Cemetery Road.”

James Walker Sturdivant and Bethany Lynn Tillman were crowned the King and Queen of Cotton for 2019 at the 62nd annual Junior Auxiliary Charity Cotton Ball, which was held Feb. 23 at the Leflore County Civic Center.

Benton Academy recently hosted the State AA Basketball Tournament. I was responsible for the food in our hospitality room for all school coaches, administration and officials. It was quite an undertaking, but I enjoyed every minute of it.