Ask the Expert: An award-winning potter shares his passion for Mississippi’s ceramics scene
Award-winning potter Matt Long is a professor of art at the University of Mississippi and presents ceramics workshops internationally. His functional pieces have appeared in publications such as Ceramics Monthly.
One City, Three Ways: Natchez, Mississippi
Named for the Natchez tribe of Indigenous Americans, Natchez is a perfect destination for foodies, history buffs, and nature lovers alike.
Where to eat, drink, sleep, and shop in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Ocean Springs is a small town of abundant beauty—the natural kind found in the twisting branches of live oaks and the stunning sunsets at Front Beach, but also the type meticulously crafted on a pottery wheel or in a glass-blowing studio.
By Design: 36 of the South’s architectural wonders
As much as we love the South's quintessential clapboard churches and stately mansions, our appreciation of Southern architecture extends beyond the classics. We‘ve combed the region for noteworthy structures, from historical masterpieces like Thomas Jefferson‘s Palladian Monticello to modern marvels like the breezy, zero-energy McDonald‘s Florida flagship (yes, McDonald’s).
Rollin’ on the River
I’m not a big crier, but I feel two fat tears threatening to spill down my cheeks as an eight-piece band performs “What a Wonderful World.” I’m sitting in a darkened theater aboard the inaugural voyage of the American Countess, a luxurious new paddle wheeler cruising the Mississippi.
A father and daughter consider the past—and the future—on a road trip through the Mississippi Delta
Drive north on Money Road out of Greenwood, Mississippi, and the town gives way in a hurry to cotton and corn, an occasional house set back from the road.
All Shook Up: Visiting Tupelo, Mississippi’s Elvis Festival
The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist shares why the king is still magic.
Hometown Flavor: Pan-seared goodness from Mississippi restaurant Elvie’s
Hunter Evans remembers running around with his brothers when they visited their grandmother Elvieretta in New Orleans. The Jackson, Mississippi, native can still see the fresh shrimp in the sink and smell the spicy aromas of her homemade stuffed artichokes.
12 top restaurateurs share great Southern bites and sites
Forget Yelp reviews, travel guides, or tracking down that random colleague’s Instagram post. We have your notes right here—on where to go and what to order when traveling—from some of the South’s most acclaimed chefs, unlocking the secrets of their hometowns.
Immerse yourself in music history at the Grammy Museum Mississippi
Executive director Emily Havens shares details on current exhibitions and which red carpet looks are not to be missed.
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