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Christina Alexander, who says the best thing that ever happened to her was being filled with the Holy Ghost, goes to God in prayer in the prayer room at Jesus Name Apostolic Church. | Photo by Beth Riles

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Redemption breeds Living Water Recovery
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Thu,02/09/23-6:30PM , 1,074 Reads
It can be easier to listen and open up to someone when they have walked in the same, or similar, shoes as you. Going through rough things also can make people want to reach out and help others in the same situations.
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How to throw the perfect dinner party
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Thu,02/09/23-5:31PM , 1,295 Reads
Dinner parties can be a lot of fun and a great way to bring people together, but throwing one may seem daunting if you don't have experience.
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Marion County native Jenny Davis Smith, aka Mississippi Memaw, has a distinctive voice and a great sense of humor, along with an interest in all things Mississippi, especially Marion County. All these qualities have led her to amass nearly 60,000 followers and 600,000 likes on TikTok as she shares her unique perspective on all things Mississippi. | Photo by Beth Riles

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Mississippi Memaw: Local woman shares local pride on TikTok
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Wed,02/01/23-4:26PM , 97,134 Reads
A Marion County woman has made a name for herself around the world posting TikTok videos about Mississippi. Jenny Davis Smith, aka Mississippi Memaw, has fans across the globe as well as close to home. One fan in the United Kingdom and another in Georgia led a push to get her in The Columbian-Progress.
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Mother and daughter graduates, Angela and Jasmine Johnson, celebrate earning their post-graduate degrees at the same time from Southern Miss.

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Johnsons march together for advanced degrees
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Wed,01/25/23-2:05PM , 2,331 Reads
Sharing major milestones with family always adds a little magic, but Angela and Jasmine Johnson took it a step further when they earned the opportunity to share the stage together Dec. 8.
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