While traveling through southern Mississippi here while back, I enjoyed seeing some of the places made famous by the late great storyteller Jerry Clower. I expect most of you have a favorite tale or two from his vast supply.

This week’s photo essay comes from a very loyal reader, Wilma Joyce Davis Smith. 

We are living in a changing time that allows less time for caring. Many children today will never know the close family and caring neighbors as I write about from the lane. 

Growing up most of us will admit, we didn’t appreciate what family we had during the holidays. Whether it was the obnoxious cousin that brags about everything ten fold or a freeloading uncle, however you felt about them, they were still your family. There was always a house full and plenty g…

My birthday is quickly approaching, and I'm feeling it this year. If your are between the ages of 35 and 45, chances are, you celebrated a Birthday at Druthers or Hardees. Both were restaurants that once thrived here in Barbourville. I remember having a few birthday parties there as well as …