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INSIDE THIS ISSUE HOME . GARDEN . LIFE . STYLE . FOOD . HEALTH . FITNESS 10 Calendar of Events

12 Wishlist

20 The Hayden House: A game day get away you’ll love!

26 Made in Mississippi: PoPsy Popscicles now available in Starkville

30 Professional make up for your age

38 Books every freshmen should read

46 On the Page: Susan O’Bryan’s July Book Review

Jacks of all trades: Starkville muscians develop jewelry line

16 Sitting Down with Zac Harmon

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35 Taking AIM: Starkville High School forms archery club

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49 Taste and Toast: Back-toSchool Treats

55 Back to school fashion

Mississippi eats from A-Z

79 Events

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Doesn’t this Apple Cinnamon Bars look amazing? For more sweet treats turn to page 49 to find some great recipes for the end of summer.

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Growing up, the first day of elementary school was always my favorite. It had everything that a kid could want: you got to see your friends, play on the playground and, just for one day, learning was kept to a minimum as everyone got settled in. When I moved over to the sixth grade another great element was added: changing classes. Imagine my disappointment when I went to high school and the playground went away along with the minimum learning the first day. Though it should be noted that all of the school districts here in Starkville are offering many fun programs that will be just as exciting as playing on the playground. Turn to page 35 to read all about the Starkville High School’s archery program.

College is a lot like elementary school in that you get to see your friends and most professors spend the class time going over the syllabus. There’s also a lot of learning that goes on outside of the classroom. With the new MSU freshman class and transfer students arriving in Starkville at the beginning of the month, they will have the opportunity to discover all the wonderful things that Starkville and the Golden Triangle Area have to offer. I hope this issue helps them even a little, especially the story on page 40, which is Town and Gown’s favorite Mississippi East from A-Z. You’ll notice that we had to get creative with a few of them, but bear with us because the restaurants that don’t quite fit their letter are too good to miss!

If you are looking for something to snack on throughout the day, you should turn to page 49. Lisa Bynum has created some excellent treats to get you through the day including Apple Cinnamon Bars. If you want a new piece of jewelry then look no further than page 32, Shandy and Mark have created some excellent pieces that would go with just about anything. You can find them at Liza Tye and Co. here in Starkville. Susan O’Bryan and Amanda Lucas have some excellent book recommendations to start your year off right. If your parents are hoping to have a large get together this football season and are looking for a place to stay you should mail them a copy of this issue and tell them to turn to page 20 where they can read all about the Hayden House. There are a lot more wonderful things to discover between the covers of this issue and I hope that even the locals will find something new!

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Zac Harmon on staying true to h and staying connected to the

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his roots, B.B. King Mississippi Blues

he spirit of the late Mississippi blues legend B.B. King seems to hover above Zac Harmon not only as he plays 200 shows a year across the country, but also in the way the Jackson native carries himself. Now 59, Harmon, who’ll play at Mississippi State University (MSU) in September, met King during childhood and toured with him years later.

“My dad was a harp player from Yazoo City and was the first registered African American pharmacist in Jackson,” Harmon said. “He sold Marine Band harps to Sonny Boy Williamson. I was exposed to a lot of blues – Little Milton, Bobby Bland and Bobby Rush were all friends of my dad.”

Harmon learned to play the violin at age six but soon gravitated to the guitar and began playing with bluesman Skip James when he was 14. King was already a national figure when Harmon’s dad opened his pharmacy on Farish Street in 1953.

“I was around B.B. King a lot,” Harmon said. “My very first national tour was with Dorothy Moore (the Jackson native who had a major pop hit with “Misty Blue” in 1976).

I was her guitarist, and we opened for Bobby Bland and B.B. King all over the country. It was a really great learning experience being on the road with him. He was a super human being and taught me a lot about being a gracious bluesman.”

Harmon left Jackson at 21 for Los Angeles, intent on launching a career in music. He was encouraged by his father, who told him that if music was the life he was choosing, to go for it and make it happen. But success came about much differently than Harmon ever anticipated.

“I started as a studio musician and ended up being a writer/producer,” he said. “I worked with everyone from Bob Marley to the O’Jays. This was at the height of the music busi-

“I started doing the music, and it hit me like a ton of bricks – that was what I came out there to do.”

ness, so the record companies were making tons of money – from 1985 to about 2000 I was booked out three years in advance. I worked directly for Michael Jackson for four of those years.”

Harmon stayed connected to the blues and often sat in at Babe and Ricky’s Inn, a famous Los Angeles blues club (which started by a woman from Vicksburg in the 1950s). But a turning point was when he was working on a movie soundtrack and was asked to contribute some blues.

“I started doing the music, and it hit me like a ton of bricks – that was what I came out there to do,” Harmon said. “My first blues record was made in 2002, “Live at Babe and Ricky’s Inn.” I didn’t want to do a studio record because by that time people outside Mississippi wouldn’t buy it because they knew me as a producer.”

Harmon played the Farish Street Blues Festival in 2003, and the following year he became the first Mississippian to win the International Blues Challenge (IBC), earning the crown in nearby Memphis.

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Almost immediately there were offers to play all over the world.

“The money was drastically smaller, but playing the blues was not about the money,” Harmon said.

“This was a dream come true, a chance to fulfill something I thought I was put here for. It opened so many doors and gave me a chance to become an advocate for something personal to me – Mississippi blues.”

“I knew of him because he was Eddie Cotton Jr.’s guitar teacher (the Mississippi bluesman who won the 2015 IBC), and Eddie and I are friends, and he was always talking about Zac,” said Grady Champion of Canton, who won the 2010 IBC and met Harmon at the competition. “He produced my (2011) CD ‘Dreamin’ and co-wrote some of the songs. He’s an unbelievable guitarist and bluesman.

“He’s also a big brother in rough situations, always ready to talk if I need anything. It’s an up and down business, and he keeps an eye on us.”

Eddie Cotton and Grady Champion and Jarekus

Singleton (from Clinton) are like my little brothers,” Harmon said. “We’re all campaigning, and one day I hope the state of Mississippi will embrace its legacy.

The one thing I preached to all of them is ‘keep preaching Mississippi blues.’”

Harmon promises a “lowdown throwdown” at Lee Hall’s Bettersworth Auditorium on Wednesday, September 28. His shows typically run about 90 minutes and will include a little of everything from his blues records, including several tracks from his 2015 Blind Pig Records release, “Right Man Right Now.” That recording features stalwarts like Anson Funderburgh, Mike Finnegan, Lucky Peterson, and Bobby Rush – one of Harmon’s heroes.

“My touring band has Chris Gibson on bass, who toured with Buddy Miles and Waylon Jennings; Ralph Forest on drums, who played with Sisco; rhythm guitarist Texas Slim, who played with Freddie King, and Corey Carmichael on keyboards – I got him right out of high school. If you come see it, take a breath – you won’t be able to exhale until it’s over.”

Harmon’s music can be purchased through Amazon and iTunes, with his early releases available through CD Baby. He moved to Texas a number of

years ago and lives in Mansfield, which he describes as a little country town that reminds him of Mississippi. Until his last breath, the bluesman from the Farish district will preach Mississippi blues and mentor today’s young bluesmen – the way B.B. King offered guidance and led by example decades ago.

“Blues didn’t come from Chicago,” Harmon said.

“It’s Mississippi born and bred. They went to Chicago for economic reasons, but what they were doing was Mississippi. The folks they idolize – like Howlin’ Wolf – is from (West Point) Mississippi. I get mad every time I go to the Chicago Blues Festival because it’s in Chicago and not Mississippi.”

“I’m really happy that four other guys have gone on to win the International Blues Challenge, and all of them are from central Mississippi, not the Delta.

My thing (for young players) to understand is that it’s the music business – but business comes first.

Love what you do. If what you do is only about the money, you won’t do it well, and you won’t be around too long.”

An MSU Lyceum Series event, Harmon’s performance is September 28 at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30. To order tickets, visit events.msstate. edu.

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The Hayden House: A game day getaway you’ll love!

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ohnny Arnold, Managing Member of Tag Investments, LLC, had his eye on the property at the corner of South Montgomery and Poorhouse Road even before he relocated from Indiana back to Starkville. That property, now a secluded, gated event space known as The Hayden House, sits on eight and a half acres and is about as far from a sterile hotel ballroom or conference center as an overnight traveler could hope for.

“When you have a wedding party staying at a typical hotel, you might have ten rooms all on the same floor,” said Arnold, whose management group owns the State Theatre and is developing The Depot at Jackson Square. “Out here, it’s like you’re at someone’s home. There’s privacy and security.

“It has a long, azalea-lined driveway.

You can see horses (from the nearby horse park) and rose bushes. The Cunninghams, from whom we purchased the property, were meticulous with the landscaping.”

“We’ve fine-tuned the interior renovations and repainted the house. It can sleep up to 15 people, and we’re open and ready for guests,” said marketing assistant Katharine Hewlett. “We have a great room that isn’t furnished for the sole purpose of having parties. We bring in round tables and chairs, so it’s perfect for small, private events – up to 50 can sit in the great room. We have a private swimming pool on the grounds.”

The Hayden House is a 5,000-square foot, two-story, plantation-style home with four bedrooms, one of which is a bunk room with a huge TV screen and a game center. Hewlett refers to the bunk room as the “fun room” and said it sleeps seven guests comfortably. Although Arnold and Hewlett anticipate lots of repeat business from folks who drive up for MSU football and baseball weekends, the venue doesn’t have to be rented overnight.

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“You can have a luncheon or dinner function here, instead of at someone’s home,” Hewlett said. “There is a full residential kitchen, and we have a commercial coffee maker with sweeteners and cream available for guests. We are happy to help our guests find someone to come in and provide meals if they prefer to stay for the visit. With enough notice, we provide grocery service, so the guests don’t have to worry about it upon arrival or pack food.”

Arnold, who moved forward with The Hayden House after the success of the horse stables on Oktoc Road as a wedding reception venue, will build a

country store nearby and expects the development of the new south entrance to MSU to give them a lot of visibility.

“People coming from Jackson can turn on Poorhouse Road and find The Hayden House very quickly,” Hewlett said. “It’s less than a mile from the horse park, and five minutes from MSU and downtown. It’s a great alternative to putting your whole family in a hotel, and it’s great for all the things that draw people to Starkville.”

Find The Hayden House on Facebook, visit online at www. thehaydenhouse.com, or call 662-779-7266 for more information.

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Made in Mississippi: PoPsy Popsicles now available at Bop’s

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oPsy Popsicles in Tupelo started as a part-time business venture for Chance Beck and Blake Whitehead started in response a growing trend across the southeast for upscale popsicles. But these are not your parent’s popsicles from the grocery store freezer. PoPsy sells hand-crafted treats, making use of gourmet flavor combinations and made with fresh, local ingredients.

There’s not much that pairs better with a hot Mississippi summer day than a cold frozen treat. And now PoPsy is bringing refreshing frozen treats to Northeast Mississippi for a third summer. Although

the pops are sold out of a mobile pushcart equipped with a freezer, they are prepared in a commercial grade kitchen using a machine that will allow them to freeze up to 88 popsicles in 27 minutes.

Some of their most popular flavors are strawberry lemonade, blueberry cheesecake, chocolate (think classic fudgesicle), key lime pie. They also offer some healthier options like blackberry yogurt, blueberry bananas, as well as a gluten-free option that is sweetened with maple syrup and coconut water. While they always have staple flavors like the ones above, they are constantly testing new recipes and

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adding new flavors and seasonal selections. such aspeaches and cream and salted watermelon for this summer.

Taylor Neal, a marketing manager at PoPsy, emphasizes the simplicity and freshness of their recipes. “We strive to use minimal ingredients,” she says. “And we seek out the best ingredients like organic agave, organic cane sugar, fresh fruit, Tupelo honey, and local produce when it’s available.”

She admits some ingredient sourcing outside local markets is involved because it can be difficult to find items like pineapples in Mississippi.

Using the freshest ingredients

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in their treats is very important to PoPsy. Neal reiterates their commitment saying, “The local ingredient movement shouldn’t stop at dessert. And that includes treats like popsicles.” And there is no need to feel guilty about indulging; each treat offers a serving of fresh fruit and is only about 90 calories.

PoPsy has grown quickly over the last three summers. They expanded last summer by adding a second cart which allows them to sell in two places at once. The PoPsy carts are a fixture at summer events like outdoor concerts and ball games. Beck and Whitehead have eventual plans to open a storefront location that would be a place for people to gather, sit down, and enjoy a coffee with their pops.

PoPsy’s delicious frozen treats are now available in four other Mississippi towns including Greenwood, Oxford, West Point, and Starkville. In Starkville, PoPsy treats can be bought at Bops Frozen Custard on Highway 12. Neal is excited about their new relationship with Bop’s Starkville, a household name both in Starkville and on the Mississippi State campus. PoPsy prefers to support locally owned businesses. “We’re real excited about it,” she says. “Plus, they have a drive through which makes it even more convenient for customers.”

While it may seem that the Bop’s menu and popsicles are competitors, Neal sees it as an expansion of their offering. “Bop’s customers may want something a little different, something on a stick. This allows them to mix and match orders and also provide a healthier option. Also, we encourage to take home 10-15 [popscicles] to keep in the freezer at home. It’s a nice treat keep on hand, especially during the summer.”

PoPsy makes a blueberry and buttermilk flavored pop that takes on a marbled maroon color, perfect for the Starkville and Mississippi State market. Neal also assures me that a Bully Pop is in the works. Football and pops don’t necessarily go together, but it sounds like a perfect accompaniment to those early season football games when the temperature still feels like summer.

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Alaina’s Summer makeup for the girl on the go

By Alaina Prentice

Photos by Brittney Dowell

Step 1: Prep your skin!

Start with a cleansed and moisturized face. For best foundation results, always apply a foundation primer before applying foundation. This will help prevent the need for touch-ups and keep foundation from disappearing throughout the day. For a natural fresh faced look, try a light to sheer foundation such as a BB or CC cream. Most people prefer a lighter coverage like a tinted moisturizer in the summertime.

Alaina Suggests: For best foundation results use a foundation brush instead of a sponge or fingers.

When applying a concealer under the eye, create a “V” shape.

Feather or blend the concealer down onto the cheekbone to hide any puffiness or bags. Use a shade lighter than your foundation to help lighten or brighten under your eyes. Set the face with a powder if desired.

Alaina Suggests: Apply your concealer after your foundation. Let your foundation do the heavy lifting by covering the big stuff, and let your concealer hide what your foundation does not.

Products used: Gentle Solutions Moisturizer, Foundation Primer, Sheer Defense Foundation SPF 15, Dual Action Concealer, Purely Mineral Powder Step 2: Get your Bronze on!

After applying your foundation, give your skin a summertime glow anytime with a bronzer. A bronzer can also help contour your face.

When applying a bronzer, create a “3” on the sides of your face (1. Temples of the forehead 2. Under the cheekbone 3. Jawline) then blend down the neck. Follow with a natural cheek color for a flushed look. Start on the apples of your cheeks and blend towards the top of your earlobe. A little highlighter can be applied onto the cheekbone.

Alaina Suggests: Keep it simple! Apply a light bronzing layer. Save the heavy contouring for a more dramatic look in the fall or winter.

Products used: Bronzing Powder in Sunnyside, Purely Mineral Cheeks in In the Pink

Step 3: Time for color!

Eyes: Start with an eye shadow primer to keep your eye colors in place all day long and to prevent creasing. Apply a thin layer over the entire lid. For a quick but put together look, use a light and a dark eyeshadow. Apply the lighter color on the inside corner of the eye and onto the brow bone. Fade the color into the middle portion of the eye. Use an angled brush for the darker color.

Dab the color onto the outside corner, along the upper lash line, and angle up into the crease of the eyelid. This will add more dimension to the eye. Blend the two colors together in the middle. Remember for a daytime look, keep it simple and light! When applying eyeliner, it is important to go with your eye shape. Apply the liner along the upper lash from the inside corner to the outside. To create a larger eye and softer eye, only apply the eyeliner to about half way on the bottom. When it comes to mascara, always prime your lashes! This will keep the mascara from flaking and lengthen your lashes. To get the most out of your mascara, do not pump the wand in the tube, and wiggle the wand on the lashes to deposit the most product on the lashes. To finish your eye look, fill in your brows! Remember to keep it natural; they should never overpower your eye look.

What we did: After applying the mascara primer, we applied two coats of Fat Lash Mascara to the upper lash. This mascara deposits a lot of product very close to the lash base to make them very thick. Then we applied a layer of Wicked Lash Mascara over the mascara on the top and two coats on the bottom. The Wicked Lash will help curl the lashes and adds a lot of volume to create a full look. Do not be afraid to use more than one mascara. It may take more than one to achieve the look you want.

Alaina Suggests: Try applying your eye makeup before your foundation. This will prevent having to go back and clean up any eye makeup messes!

Lips: Apply a lip liner along the line of the lips, then fill in the entire lip with the liner. This will stain the lips and help keep your lip color on longer. Apply the lip color over the liner and the entire lip.

Alaina Suggests: Your lip liner and lip color should be a close color match. Stay away from a really dark liner and light lip color combination.

Products used: Eye Shadow Base, Eye Shadows in Sand Dune and Mink, Soft Touch Eyeliner in Java, Mascara Primer, Fat Lash Mascara, Wicked Lash Mascara, Natural Brow Powder in Brown, Age Defying Lipliner in Plums, Creamy Lipcolor in Girl Power Remember to always set your entire face with a Finishing Spray. For Daytime makeup, it really should only take you 10-15 minutes. If you are spending more time on your daytime look, you may be doing too much. Keep it simple and natural.

Jacks of all trades: Starkville muscians develop jewelry line

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handy Phillips has a long history in Starkville. She was born at OCH Regional Medical Center and grew up in Starkville. Her parents, Dr. Robert L. and Lucy M. Phillips, have a long history as well in Starkville, “longer than I’ve been alive, especially with music here,” said Shandy. “My dad has been president of the Starkville Symphony multiple times in the last 40 years, and my mother was a voice teacher in town and worked at MSU. Her voice students won competitions all over.”

Shandy was six when she started violin with Miss Trudy Gildea from Columbus, and she studied in Starkville until the age of 13.

Shandy studied in Memphis for the next five years before heading to New York as a Juilliard School scholarship recipient.

“It was extremely different and a

major culture shock,” said Shandy.

“There was only one other Mississippian in the building.”

That one other Mississippian was composer, mathematician and Pulitzer Prize winner Mr. Milton Babbitt. While in New York, Shandy rode the elevator with Superman (Christopher Reeve), performed on Carnegie Hall stage with Sinéad O’Connor and ran into Madonna… literally.

“I mean, I almost physically ran her down,” she said. “There is no description that explains being in that kind of society.”

In 1996, after receiving her Bachelor of Music Degree from Julliard, Shandy transferred to The Boston Conservatory as a scholarship recipient and in 1998 received her Master of Music Degree. In 2007 The Boston Conservatory awarded

her a graduate diploma in Violin Performance.

Needless to say, Shandy’s life has been like her parents—filled with music. Therefore, it’s no surprise that while in Boston, she met another musician, Mark Soderquist, who became the man in her life.

The surprise, however, was that Mark was not a classical musician, but an R & B and Jazz musician attending Berklee School of Music.

“There were really good jazz musicians there. My roommate was a very talented piano player, so I learned a lot from him,” said Mark.

“I also went to the University of New Hampshire Violin Craftsman Institute and took some violin repair classes.”

It was there that Mark ended up with some instrument repair tools. In 2010, when he and Shandy

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moved to Starkville, these tools went with them and eventually played a part in steering the couple into another direction —Marbles Jewelry.

“Shandy had some glass marbles, as well as some jewelry making materials,” said Mark.

“For a long time, I collected polished minerals and semi-precious stones,” said Shandy. “I had a fascination with marbles, especially solid colored clear marbles. I liked the translucent look.”

“So we started making jewelry out of those,” said Mark. “And from there it led to making bracelets and pendants. Now, Shandy is doing earrings for us.”

In their home, they craft stunning jewelry from metals like sterling silver and 14-carat gold, as well as natural stones, beads, marbles and sea glass. Currently, they are expanding into different stones like pearl and opal.

“If we have a set, and we’re look-

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ing for that perfect piece to go in a pendant, we shop until we find the size and dimensions we need,” said Shandy.

“A lot of jewelry I make is all metal,” added Mark. “We use beads and rocks, but I love setting marble into pieces. Every time I bring it into the sunlight, it’s magical, and it explodes.”

Mark draws the mechanics of the jewelry on paper or uses design templates to duplicate pieces accurately. His jewelry is mathematical simplicity in a way that is classic, explained Shandy.

Since showcasing their jewelry at the Cotton District Festival, they want to branch out to do more festivals.

But what about their music?

“I’m pretty entrenched in the classical music scene here and so my time in terms of making the jewelry…well, I do it as often as I have the time to do it,” said Shandy.

Sometimes, Mark and Shandy

meet in the middle and play jazz, said Mark. In fact, they received an award of excellence from Global Music Awards for a song they collaborated on. Shandy is a past (2010 and 2012) Mississippi Arts & Letters recipient in the musical composition category, as well.

“As for the music and the music world, I’ve been doing it a very long time,” said Shandy. “Even though I love music and would never actually leave it, a breath of fresh air is a fabulous thing.”

Marbles Jewelry available at: www.marblesjewelry.com Liza Tye & Company 511 Academy Rd. Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 617-8220 Somethin’ Southern 295 West Oxford St. Pontotoc, MS 38863 (662) 296-5438

Taking AIM: Starkville High School develops archery program

By Clint Kimberling

Photos by Ashley Covin and Nikki McKenzie

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magine a gym full of high school students, but no one’s talking or running. All you can hear is the sound bow strings popping and the thwacking of arrows hitting brightly colored targets. This is high school archery, one of the fastest growing sports in Mississippi.

Archery’s popularity is due in part to the AIMS (Arrows in Mississippi Schools) program administered by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. AIMS is designed to introduce 4th-12th grade students to the sport of International-Style Target Archery during their physical education classes and as an extracurricular team sport.

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has certainly found a home in Starkville. This spring was the fourth year that Starkville High School competed in team archery. The sport is gaining popularity among students and had 45 archers on it this year.

The team is made up of mostly boys, but about one-third of the team is girls, and 2016 was their best season yet, finishing third in the 6-A state championships.

Tate Fisher and Rhonda Locke share the coaching duties. Fisher, who also coaches varsity football, has been with the program as an assistant coach for two years and took over as head coach this past season. As a bow hunter himself, Fisher has some perspective to offer to the team. He says, “I find

it relaxing, relative to football which is high pressure, high intensity. In archery, it’s just you and the arrow.”

Locke, whose son has been on the team since the beginning, went from being a very involved parent to joining the team as an assistant coach. Fisher and Locke form a perfect coaching duo with Fisher taking on the role of motivator while Locke keeps up with logistics.

Due to a lack of dedicated facilities, the team constructs a makeshift range in the basketball gym. With some creative arrangements of targets and curtains, 20 archers can shoot at once. The team practices four days a week during the sea-

son. Parents with archery experience also work with students one-on-one, focusing on proper form and technique.

Everyone uses same the same equipment to keep the playing field level. The bows used in practice and competing are different from the compound bows used for hunting. The big difference, Locke says is shooting without sights, making it all intuitive for the archer. She explains, “This is why form and repetition are so important. You want the same nocking point and anchoring point every time. And the more arrows you shoot, the better you get at it.”

Fisher adds, “The kids that are successful are the ones that focus on fundamentals, pay attention to their anchor and release points. And the ones that practice away from school are going to have success.”

Drake Larson has been a member of the team since he was in 7th grade. He says archery has always been his favorite sport. And his dad, an avid bow hunter helps out by showing the team some techniques. “What I like best of about it are the competitions. And it’s fun traveling to different towns, seeing different places.”

Only 25 archers are allowed to represent the team at competitions. Since the team at Starkville is so large, internal tryouts are held the week of a competition to set the team. Having such a large team makes competition really fierce. “We tell kids they have to shoot their way on to the bus. And when kids don’t make the bus, it really motivates them for the rest of the season,” Locke says.

During competitions archers take five shots per round, aiming for a 10-point ring in the center. A 50 is a perfect score. Locke says, “I love the fact that you compete as a team, but also against yourself. There’s an element of self-improvement from week to week to try for the best score you can get. But also helping the team, too.”

Drake says the competition at Smithville from last season sticks out to him. I had the high score on the team, and I was really excited about that.”

The growing popularity of the sport will provide opportunities beyond high school as well. Colleges, Mississippi College in Clinton, for instance, are adding a dedicated archery program that competes in national tournaments. And other colleges in the state have club teams.

Fisher feels like the archery program gives kids who aren’t gifted at a traditional sport a chance to represent their school in a competitive way. And it has positive effects, too. He says, “I see kids work to get better, they have good attitudes, and that’s what it’s all about.”

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Amanda Lucas’ top five books every college freshman should read

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hile the summer has passed much too fast, we know that we must now ready ourselves for the fall semester. To help you enjoy your last days of summer and readily prepare, Town & Gown would like to offer you our top five picks for scholarly recreational reading. These are simply books that may come up in your religion, political science, philosophy, or feminist theory class. To be abreast of great literature can enlighten not only your educational experience but also add a different point of view in which you see yourself and those around you. No matter the time, not matter where you are in the world, and no matter who may be your company these literary picks will enlighten the world in which you live. Let the great articulation, eloquence, and life lessons you read in the following books spread to others. Enjoy!

1. Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston Many young authors now publish books back to back. We often observe their work coming and going as fast as it appears. Zora Neale Hurston spent seven weeks creating a master piece worth read-

ing over and over again. With its rich dialect that creates sensual emotion, Zora Neale Hurston gives us a story worth remembering. Here is the story of a woman searching for her own voice and freedom through her relationships with men in her life and the residents of a little town in Florida. The spunk and vitality that lives through the character Janie can be explained in one word “unstoppable.” To appreciate true fiction we must first know the path in which it has arrived upon us. “Their Eyes Were Watching God” should be a mandatory read for all freshman literature 101 courses.

2. Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath Tom Rath is usually not discovered by most students until graduate school. By then, taking a strengths assessment could be deemed almost useless. Before the semester starts one way to discover hidden or untapped talents could be to read this book. While most books focus on your flaws,Tom Rath can help any student focus on their true niche, putting them on the path to self-discovery. You could definitely read this book in one sitting. This book is recommended for students as well as for professors as an

instruction tool. Take some time to get to know yourself and help others get to know themselves as well.

3. The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman College coursed are about self-discovery. Our most serious relationships occur in college and they either last forever or don’t. While we may know general do’s and don’ts to the game of love, knowing where we fit in our own love language can definitely give us some insight into how we give love. If you ever needed a mirror on how you give and receive love this book is your gift.

4. Teaching to Transgress by Bell Hooks While we may not discovere our sincere purpose when sitting in classrooms this fall, what we can do is take advantage of the power and potential that education has on us by learning from others around us.

The Teaching to Transgress touches on race, capitalism, and gender while bringing out a critical analysis

on the traditional educational structures that uphold systems of oppression. You may feel one way as a student now, but this book will change your personal expectations on your educational career path. You will leave college sounding and thinking like the true scholar you are.

5. After Hours by Edwin Torres Saving the best for last. A true page turner, Judge and novelist Edwin Torres gives us nothing but back to back dialect of spicy and suspenseful drama. The movie “Carlitos Way” featuring Al Pacino and Sean Penn is based off this engrossed, criminal and witty story. If you have ever seen the movie you can actually hear Al Pacino’s voice when reading this book. If you are looking for a book to take your mind adrift with the greatest of detail then this is it. If you want to be absorb into a world of slurs and entangled relationships of nationalities, you, my friend, are on the right track. This book will not let you down.

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Anthony’s Good Food Market Located in West Point, Mississippi (15 minutes from Starkville), Anthony’s has been in business since 1936 and offers a wide variety of good Southern food that is made to order. For the beer connoisseurs, they offer a wide variety of beer and stock over 80 types of domestics and imports. Anthony’s is a brown bag facility which means for a dollar you can bring your own wine to enjoy with your meal.

Every Wednesday, Anthony’s has live music, so skip the weekend crowd and head up for a relaxing midweek dinner.

Order the Chicken Anthony.

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Bulldog Burger Company Bulldog Burger is one of the newer restaurants in Starkville, but it’s quickly becoming one of the most popular. Their food is “chef-driven” and each day the eatery offers new specials that are sure to delight your taste buds. While the burgers are the clear winner here, you’d be missing out if you didn’t try their salads and sandwiches.

They have a wonderful selection of beer and even offer specialty milkshakes. Order a burger, of course, and we mean any burger.

No matter what you choose, it’s sure to be good. Ask for tater tots with sassy sauce and cold beer to complete this excellent meal.

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Central Station Grill The Central Station Grill has been a staple in Starkville for as far back as some people remember. Though their location has changed over the years the excellence in their food has not. The Grill offers an eclectic variety of dishes from all over the world, and they are all worth trying. From salads to steaks you really can’t go wrong when you are ordering here. If you happen to wake up mid-morning on Sunday, they even offer one of the best brunches in Starkville.

The Grill is located in Starkville, Columbus, and Tupelo.

The NOLA Pasta is a favorite amongst guests, and the portions are perfect for both lunch and dinner.

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Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern Ever wanted to go to a place that serves almost anything and be guaranteed that anything you order will be delicious? If so, Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern is the place to go in Starkville.

They offer a wide variety of good

eats, including deep dish pizza.

At Starkville’s oldest tavern you can enjoy stone baked pizzas in Chicago or New York style.

Wednesdays are trivia nights at Dave’s so you’ll want to go early and get a good seat. Order the pepperoni deep dish pizza

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Eat with Us Group Eat with Us Group began with the opening of Harvey’s in 1982 and has since expanded to five different restaurants, including Smacker’s, a frozen yogurt shop in Columbus, and over 15 different locations.

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Farmer’s Markets You don’t have to go out to eat to find excellent food around the Golden Triangle Area. Columbus, West Point and Starkville each have a farmer’s market giving access to healthy and wholesome food for everyone in the area; even those poor college students. Sure, cooking might be a little bit more effort than ordering off a menu, but all the fruits and vegetables are straight from the farmer and cooking is a life skill that everyone needs to know.

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The Guest Room Opened in 2015, The Guest Room is one of Starkville’s best places to go. If you want an intimate setting where you and your friends can enjoy craft cocktails and excellent food, The Guest Room is the place for you. The house cocktail menu is always changing and allows patrons to expand their palates and experience new and exciting ingredients. If you aren’t the adventurous type, don’t worry, they also have classic cocktails on their menu. There is truly something for everyone.

Order any of their house cocktails. If you are unsure of which one to order just ask your server.

They know everything about what’s on the menu.

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Huck’s If authentic Cajun and Creole is what you are craving, then look no further than Huck’s Place in Columbus. They have everything from etouffee to the classic po’boy sandwich. If there is someone in your group that isn’t a fan of Cajun, they won’t be left out. Huck’s offers traditional American food as well.

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opening of Smackers in Columbus and the Churn & Spoon in Starkville, you can go to just about any town and be guaranteed a great experience.

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inspired restaurant is J. Broussard’s in Columbus, Mississippi. It opened in 2000 and has served thousands of patrons each year. For an appetizer try the chicken and andouille gumbo or the New Orleans BBQ Shrimp.

lunch is their most popular meal during the week, their weekends consist of a lot of steaks and seafood. No matter what meal you decide to eat there, start with their fried pimento and cheese balls. They, alone, are worth the trip.

K N Keifers Opened in 1980, Keifers makes the drive to Jackson worth it.

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Nine-Twenty-Nine Coffee Bar This warm and inviting cafe is located in downtown Starkville and is popular with both college kids and professionals alike.

The offer both coffee and baked goods and utilize local chefs and bakers to supply their pastries.

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Old Hickory Steak House Old Hickory Steak House offers some of the best steaks that you will ever eat. Though on the pricier side when it comes to steaks, these are worth it and worth the drive to Columbus.

Old Hickory charcoal grills their steaks and offers some of the best sides you can try.

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Proffitt’s Porch Hidden away in Columbus is another great Cajun place: Proffitt’s Porch. They specialize in red beans and rice, seafood gumbo and New Orleans Style Sandwiches. They’ve been open for just over 20 years and just keep getting better!

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Petty’s BBQ In the opinion of all who are fortunate enough to discover Petty’s BBQ on Highway 12 in Starkville, Petty’s serves up some of the best pulled pork and rib plates in the South. While seating is somewhat limited at this wonderful BBQ pit, the food is well worth it. On your first trip over to Petty’s be sure to order the pulled pork. It’s so good you’ll be sure to come back and try the rest of the menu.

Market Cafe One of Louisville, Mississippi’s most popular restaurants, Market Cafe serves up a little bit of everything including just plain old Southern food. While August 2016 | 43

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Restaurant Tyler Located on Main Street in downtown Starkville, Restaurant Tyler is the brainchild of two college roommates. Not only do they serve lunch and dinner most days of the week, but they offer one of the best brunches around. From French toast sandwiches to waffles to their blue plate specials, no matter what you order, it will always be delicious.

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One large pizza can get you a few meals. If pizza isn’t your thing, try their delicious calzones or their hearty pasta! They also offer several different kinds of desserts.

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cuisine and sushi daily. Located on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, this restaurant is a quick car drive from MSU’s campus. If you want to ease your way into Thai food go for the Pad Thai, but if you are looking for something spicy, all the curries are made to your heat level specification.

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U & Me Asian Grocery & Noodle House Family owned and operated in Tupelo, Mississippi, U & Me Asian Grocery & Noodle House opened its doors in 2014. They offer a wide variety of Asian dishes including pho, spring rolls

and Thai tea. After you finish your meal, be sure to stop by their grocery to try your hand at replicating your meal.

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The Veranda In business since 2003, the Veranda offers everything from traditional soul food dishes to fish flown in from Alaska and Hawaii. Their mission to serve top quality food has made them known all around the state of Mississippi. During the week they offer one of the best Blue Plates in Starkville and will leave you full and satisfied. For dinner, try the Veranda pasta or one of their delicious steaks. You can’t go wrong with either.

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Where’s the Food If you are craving just some good soul food, then look no further than Where’s the Food.

This restaurant is relatively new to Starkville, but they know what they are doing! They offer a wide variety of food including chicken, seafood and pasta.

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town, especially with the college kids. If you want a taste of New Orleans, then look no further than Oby’s. From their po’boys to their muffulettas, Oby’s has something for everyone.

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No matter what your party is in the mood for odds are Zachary’s has something that can satisfy everyone.

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beyond the page: susan o’bryan’s August book review

As a young woman widowed by World War I, Raissa James is no stranger to ghosts. But when an invitation arrives from Caoin House, her uncle’s estate in Mobile, Alabama, she’s finally ready to cast off the shadows of her past. And what better way to do so than with a grand party in her honor?

An aspiring authoress, Raissa’s eager to soak up more of life—and immerse herself in the dark history that haunts the estate.

But the revelries come to an abrupt end when one of her uncle’s guests takes a deadly plunge. And when a ghost from the property’s past, a Confederate soldier, reveals himself to Raissa, she’s more determined than ever to get to the heart of the mysterious deaths that plague Caoin House. Enlisting the help of Reginald Proctor, a self-proclaimed medium, she holds a séance to shed light on old secrets. But she discovers that some secrets, even those long dead, still have a startling hold on the living…

Growing up in Lucedale, there weren’t many mysteries in the daily life of a young Carolyn Haines.

As a child of the 1960s in rural Mississippi, she had plenty of time to ride her bike, play with her brothers and enjoy childhood.

That didn’t slow her imagination, though, as she listened to her grandmother’s ghost stories and read mystery after mystery story. That love for the unknown and unseen has stayed with Haines, resulting in a prolific writing career with more than 70 books in different genres under her belt. She is best known for the Mississippi Delta “Bones” mystery series, featuring crime-solving Sarah Booth Delaney and a matchmaking ghost named Jitty. Haines also writes under the pseudonyms Caroline Burnes, Lizzie Hart and R.B. Chesterton.

Haines still sees ghosts in her latest, “The Book of Beloved,” a gothic tale set in the 1920s around a Mobile, Ala., plantation following World War I. It’s a tale of what happens when past secrets can no longer stay hidden.

Raissa James is a young widow invited to visit her uncle Brett Airlie’s recently purchased estate, Caoin House. She’s ready to shake off her mourning garb and start a new life, perhaps as a ghost story writer.

As Raissa quickly learns, there’s plenty of inspiration in the dark history that haunts Caoin House, a pre-Confederate War mansion built as a romantic gesture with a past that includes too many deaths and too few answers.

The ghost of a Confederate soldier leads Raissa down winding roads of mystery, danger and misery.

Despite the outward trappings of wealth, horseless buggies and Southern manners, darkness has its hold on Caoin House. Bringing its secrets to light is no easy matter, not even with the help of Reginald Proctor, a self-proclaimed medium. Raissa and Reginald, soon nicknamed Pluto’s Snitches, are determined to identify the estate’s ghosts and learn why they linger.

Adding to the mystery is a family photo album, known as the Book of Beloved, filled with haunting images from past generations. Who are those people, and what circumstances do they represent?

Everyone seems to be holding onto secrets. That includes her uncle and his fiancé Isabella Brown as well as Robert Aultman, a soon-to-be suitor Raissa meets on the train to Mobile; Winona and Travis, the estate’s housekeeper and caretaker; Pretta Paul, a local candy-maker and new friend; and her uncle’s

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attorney, Carlton McKay. “The Book of Beloved,” the first book in Haines’ new Pluto Snitch series, is not a typical ghostly tale.

Thanks to her extensive research, the author touches on many issues of the time, including slavery, bigotry and secret societies. However, what sets this novel apart from others in its genre are the Haines’ storytelling skills. They are smooth as an aged bourbon, but chilling as a pair of eyes glowing in the nighttime swamp.

No matter what setting or cast of characters, she creates pictures with words. With “The Book of Beloved,” Haines writes with subtle, yet defined shades of black, white and gray, allowing readers to picture another time, one that’s not what it appears to be, and to feel the shock when the past and present collide.With the first “Pluto’s Snitch” mystery fresh on the shelves, Haines took a break from the animal/ horse rescue she runs to answer questions about her Mississippi ties and inspirations.

SO: You were born in Lucedale and now live in Mobile. What keeps you tied to your Southern roots?

CH: I’ve thought about leaving the South many times, especially when elected officials make really boneheaded choices. But this is my land. I know the trees and soil and woods and creeks. My memories are here. I’m a person who puts down really deep roots, and I’m a country girl at heart. I have an animal rescue with horses. I take care of them, and I love that connection to the creatures and the land. I hate the summers in the Deep South, but the winters sure are a lot easier than those in colder climates.

SO: You were a journalist for many years. What got you started on that path, and how has that influenced your writing career?

CH: My parents were journalists, and I grew up in the business. I believed if I wrote the truth, people would change and do the right thing. I was a little naïve. But journalism continues to bring me a number of gifts. First and foremost, I learned to write every day and to write on deadline. I learned to be professional about my writing. I don’t procrastinate – well, at least not a whole lot. I was exposed to thousands of things the average person doesn’t see or know about. And I was one of the first female photojournalists in the South. I was part of a world that had been largely confined to men. It gives you a different perspective.

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SO: Most of your novels include a circle of trust, whether it is with co-workers, friends, family or community. Have you experienced that growing up and living in the South?

CH: I have. I have been blessed with good friends.

Really good friends. My family is small, but I have a lot of friends. And journalists are generally a very trustworthy bunch. Or they were when I worked in that profession. We believed our job was important – to be the watchdog of the community. It was never about money. Journalists were notoriously poorly paid at that time. It was about holding elected officials and those in power accountable for their actions.

SO: You’ve written more than 70 novels, including the Sarah Booth Delaney mysteries, Christmas anthologies and Southern Gothic. Which is your favorite genre?

CH: I love Southern Gothic, mystery or thriller. I love a certain type of horror that is not bloody or gory. And I also love humorous stories. My favorite genre depends on the skill of the author.

SO: You have a dark side, complete with pen name R.B. Chesterton. Why the name change? It feels as if another person takes over in the pen in some of the novels. How do you switch from the lighthearted fun of Sarah Booth to the ghost-seeing characters in “The Book of Beloved” or “The Darkling?”

CH: I went with initials and a name change to be sure my readers didn’t get an unwelcome surprise.

Those who love Sarah Booth may not want to walk on the dark side. And there is a perception that horror is a male genre. I don’t agree, but I thought it might be interesting to try a name that could be male.

I have this crazy idea that each story is a gift. It’s up to me to tell the story to the best of my ability.

The story is what it is – mystery, Southern fiction, whatever. So I don’t always control the switch in genre. I just write the story I’m given to the best of my ability.

SO: Several of your earlier novels that featured the town of Jexville, and its descendants are among my favorites. Will there be more from that line?

CH: I am working right now to reissue those three books set in Jexville. I’m hoping late fall. I believe they’ll find new life with a re-release. There is just so much to do! Life is just very exciting right now, but I could definitely use a clone.

Taste and Toast: Back-to-School Treats

Recipes and photos by Lisa Bynum

Chocolate Pudding Serves 4

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup baking cocoa 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 2 large egg yolks, slightly beaten 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla Directions: Combine sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in the milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Continue to cook until mixture begins to thicken, about 1 minute.

Carefully whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into the egg yolks. Once the eggs are fully incorporated, add them back to the pot. Continue to boil for one more minute. Remove pudding from heat.

Pour pudding into individual serving dishes. Cover and refrigerate for several hours until chilled. Pudding will thicken once it has chilled.

Apple Cinnamon Cereal Bars Makes approximately 16 bars

Ingredients 1 bag (2 ounces) dried apples 3/4 raisins 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon 1 ½ teaspoons white granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup cold, unsalted butter, chopped into 1/2-inch cubes 2-4 tablespoons cold water August 2016 | 51

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

apple raising mixture.

Place apples in a medium mixing bowl. Pour hot water over them and allow them to sit for 10 minutes until they are rehydrated. Drain apples and coarsely chop. Combine apples with raisins, cinnamon and sugar. Stir to combine. Set aside.

Pulse oats in a food processor until they are fine.

Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, salt and butter in a large mixing bowl. Stir with an electric mixer until ingredients are evenly incorporated. With the mixer running, slowly add the water just until the dough comes together and leaves the side of the bowl. Divide the dough in half.

Layer the bottom of a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish with foil or parchment paper. Spray the foil or parchment paper with cooking spray.

Press half of the dough mixture into the bottom of the pan. Spread the apple raisin mixture evenly over the top. Gently press the remaining dough over the

Bake for 45 minutes until the bars are golden brown.

Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting. If the bars are still a little crumbly, chilling them in the refrigerator will help them firm up.

Autumn Snack Mix Makes 4 cups

Ingredients: 1 cup shelled pumpkin seeds, roasted and salted 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, roasted and salted 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes 3/4 cup raisins 1/2 cup red-skinned Spanish nuts 3/4 cup Reece’s pieces Directions: Stir together all ingredients in a large bowl.

Store at room temperature in an air-tight container.

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BACK TO SCHOOL Means Getting Back to a Better Sleep Routine.

SLEEP IS FOOD FOR THE BRAIN. During sleep, important body functions and brain activity occur. Skipping sleep can be harmful to your health and limit your ability to learn, listen, concentrate and solve problems. It can affect how you look, make you feel moody, and hinder your overall performance.

Sleepiness can make it hard to get along with family and friends and hurt scores on school exams, on the court or on the field. A brain that is hungry for sleep will get it, even when you don’t expect it — like falling asleep in class or worse, while driving.

Teens, in particular, need about 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night to function best. Lack of sleep in teens can sometimes be attributed to treatable sleep disorders, such as narcolepsy, insomnia, restless legs syndrome or sleep apnea.

The OCH Center for Sleep Medicine can help you Get Back to Sleeping Better. Call today!

Fully Accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Call today, (662) 615-3043 or visit och.org.