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22 BURNT OAK HUNTING LODGE 32 MUSSELWHITE’S BARBERSHOP 40 CYPRESS CREEK RANCH The Robertson Family’s Crawford Paradise
Meet the Artist of Columbus’ Coolest Cuts
Meet a Few of Starkville’s Most Beautiful Horses
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{departments} CALENDAR OF EVENTS What’s Happening in the Golden TriangLe
TASTE & TOAST Venison Sausage
2014 HUNTING GUIDE 2014-15 Hunting Season Dates
A CUP OF LINDSAY JO DIY Stone Coasters
MADE IN MISSISSIPPI Macy Carlisle Designs
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LITERATURE Joe Lee’s Director’s Cut
FASHION Gatsby Glam at Whitehall
WEDDINGS Langston & Moore Weddings
EVENTS Sneak Peek at Recent Events
DISCOVER THE SOUTH Natchez Trace Parkway
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{c o nt r i b u t o r s } Susan O’Bryan Lorie Roach Lindsay Jo Wilkinson
{wr i t e r s } Carol Gifford Clint Kimberling Joe Lee
{p h o t o gr a p h e r s } Divian Conner Laura Daniels
{ stylist } Natalie Phillips
{p a ge d e s i gn} Sarah Vaughan
{a d v e r t i s i ng d e s i gn} Chris McMillen
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discover the south...
Explore this month’s Discover the South on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Read more on page 82!
A snapshot from our October fashion shoot! A special thanks to the owners of Whitehall in Columbus, Miss. for allowing us to feature their beautiful home!
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OCTOBER 2014
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Macy Carlisle Designs based in Columbus, Miss. is our featured Made in Mississippi artist. Read more on her over on page 52!
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Did you spot the hidden cowbell in our hidden cow-bell contest on page 56?! Congrats to our winner, Lydia Luther!
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editor's note
It's Fall Y'all!
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all has always been my favorite time of year. Pumpkin spice
lattes. Cool weather. Yes please. In this year’s October issue, we were able to get a sneak peek inside some of the Golden Triangle’s most amazing outdoor venues, most of which the guys will enjoy too. In Crawford, the Robertson family has the most beautiful hunting lodge around, and we’re taking you inside their outdoor escape for a closer look at just how much work goes into managing a hunter’s paradise that doubles as a bed and breakfast (page 22). We’ve also included a guide to this year’s hunting seasons for the outdoors lovers. We’ve only covered the basics, so head over to www. mdwfp.com for more information on other seasons in other areas. We also take you behind the scenes at Musselwhite’s Barbershop in Columbus. Owner Zach Musselwhite has transformed the way men think about haircuts. To read more about what he’s done with this awesome downtown space, see page 32. And who doesn’t love horses?! Cypress Creek Ranch in Starkville has been training show and racehorses for decades. We had so much fun getting to know the Carraway family and seeing all of their amazing horses, but we have to admit that Romeo was our favorite. To see more on their beautiful ranch (and Romeo), flip over to page 40. Happy Reading!
Sarah Vaughan
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The Mill 74 Brickerton St. Columbus, MS 662.370.1030
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ATTALA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HOMES December 5, 5-8 p.m. The 2014 Attala Historical Society’s Candlelight Tour of Homes will feature three historic homes and one historic structure near the Courthouse Square and will include caroling and refreshments at the Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center. Tickets for the event are $12 in advance and $15 on the evening of the tour. Tickets can be purchased by calling 601.209.8791. October 2014 • 17
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jalapeno popper corkscrews with Jalapeno-Cheddar Venison Sausage Recipe and photography: Lorie Roach • Mississippi Kitchen
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Jalapeno-Cheddar Venison Sausage
JALAPENO PEPPER CORKSCREWS WITH JALAPENO-CHEDDAR VENISON SAUSAGE • 1 package (16 oz.) cavatappi (corkscrews) dried pasta • 1/4 cup butter • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1 1/2 cups whole milk • 1 1/2 cups half and half • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened to room temperature • 1 1/2 pounds smoked jalapeño and cheddar venison sausage, chopped into bite-sized pieces • 4 medium to large jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped (leave seeds for more heat, if desired) • Butter for coating baking dish • 1/4 cup melted butter • 1 1/4 cups panko bread crumbs
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions. Immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside. 2. In a Dutch oven, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium to high heat; add flour and whisk for one minute. Gradually whisk in milk and half and half; continue to cook over medium to high heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the salt, pepper and the shredded Monterey and cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in the cream cheese until melted and smooth, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in the pasta, sausage and the chopped jalapeño peppers. Transfer to a buttered 13 x 9-inch baking dish. 3. Stir together 1/4 cup melted butter and panko crumbs. Sprinkle evenly on top of pasta. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top and bubbly around edges. MAKES 8-10 SERVINGS October 2014 • 21
CALL OF THE WILD BY CLINT KIMBERLING • PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAURA DANIELS
Jack Robertson, manager of Burnt Oak Lodge in Crawford, Mississippi prefers to think of his visitors as close friends and family rather than guests. “At least that’s the atmosphere we try to provide, and I think we do a pretty good job at it,” he said. “And as a result our repeat business is very high.” Located on 1,600 acres about 20 miles outside of Starkville, Jack’s father, John, bought the property in 2001. The lodge was built a few years later in the fall of 2004, and by January of 2005, they were open for business hosting guests overnight for hunts. Burnt Oak is indeed very much a family affair- - Jack’s wife Deanne and his mother Katie do the cooking. The lodge is able to accommodate eight people and features a large living area, fireplace and pool table and has accommodated as many as 600 guests for corporate functions.
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The natural resources that Burnt Oak Lodge provides are part of a well-managed conservation program. Located in the Black Prairie region that stretches across east Mississippi and into Alabama, Burnt Oak and the Robertsons are heavily invested in the restoration and maintenance of this unique ecosystem.
The unique name the Robertsons chose for the property comes from a literal burned oak tree found on the land. The titular oak tree was located next to an old sharecropper cabin that was used for storage. During the clean up of the land, they decided to burn down the cabin and with it an old post oak tree. Today, there is some disagreement as to which Robertson was the first to come up with the name. But whoever was the first to say it, Jack says, “it really seemed to fit and the name stuck.” Burnt Oak has become a popular destination for quail hunting, their primary source of business. As they enter their ninth hunting season in 2014, they expect to host around 150 hunters. Robertson says that 80-85 percent of hunters at Burnt Oak come from outside of Mississippi. “We’ve actually hosted hunters from 42 states and eight countries. And they tend to come to us from states that don’t have natural resources required for hunting quail.”
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Clockwise, from top left: 1. Owners Jack and Deanna Robertson • 2. Jack’s parents, owners John and Katie Robertson • 3. Jack with Lucy, one of his many hunting dogs • 4. Ham, one of the Robertson family’s dogs | Opposite Page: 1. A bobcat on display in the great room of the lodge 2. The great room offers a cozy spot for guests to relax. 26
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The natural resources that Burnt Oak Lodge pro-
not quite satisfied and would like to keep seeing gains.”
vides are part of a well-managed conservation program.
All conservation efforts at Burnt Oak are geared to-
Located in the Black Prairie region that stretches across
wards increasing quail numbers, which requires intense
east Mississippi and into Alabama, Burnt Oak and the
management. Secondary effects from focusing on quail
Robertsons are heavily invested in the restoration and
conservation include increased deer and turkey popula-
maintenance of this unique ecosystem. In doing so, they
tions, plus the presence of migratory birds. In all, Burnt
have partnered with biologists at the Mississippi Depart-
Oak counts nine game species on the property. Strategic
ment of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parksw to ensure proper
burns take place annually, and summer and winter food
conservation of the land, including native grass enhance-
sources are maintained for the numerous wildlife. The
ment and restoration.
lodge’s pine stands are one of the most well-maintained
Robertson says the effects of the preservation efforts are evident on the land. “Our quail numbers are as high
in the country. Burnt Oak is more than just a business however. The
as they’ve ever been, and they’ve been steadily increasing
Robertsons also specialize in delivering good old-fash-
every year. While we’re happy with our progress, we’re
ioned fun. Numerous children have harvested their first
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Burnt Oak Lodge manages property for Northern Bobwhite Quail. the hunting season is from October 1 - March 31. deer, quail or dove at Burnt Oak. Catch-A-Dream, a non-profit organization that gives terminally-ill children the chance to have their last wishes granted, has partnered with the lodge on several occasions to host guided hunting trips for children who might otherwise never have received the opportunity to experience a hunt. In addition to hosting youth quail hunts with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, the Robertsons also host an annual fundraiser in May for East Mississippi Community College called The Challenge Cup Sporting Clay Tournament. “We feel that we are primarily in the entertainment business and we just happen to have a hunting lodge,” Robertson says. But the entertainment doesn’t stop when hunting season ends. Two years ago, the Robertsons built a 24-acre bass lake at Burnt Oak. And already, Jack says the largest of the bass are 9.5 pounds. Burnt Oak also has a well-appointed meeting space and welcomes corporate retreats. The lodge also operates as a traditional bed and breakfast in the summertime during the off season and invites guests to visit and relax with friends and family. Due to the proximity to Davis-Wade Stadium, Burnt Oak is also an ideal place to stay during a Mississippi State home football weekend. But if you’re planning to make Burnt Oak a part of your game-day weekend, do call in advance as those weekends book almost a year and a half out. ”At the moment,” Jack says, “there are still a few weekends left for the 2016 season.” Bunt Oak is still growing with plans for the future. Jack says he would like to expand, perhaps add on to the lodge and enhance the fishing lake. “Our food and lodging accommodations are second to none. We have good dogs and excellent guides. It’s a professional and outstanding atmosphere, really a total package. Our family strives to make our guests feel like family and I feel like that really makes a difference.”
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2014-15 HUNTING SEASONS
MIGRATORY GAME BIRD SPECIES
CANADA GEESE SEPT. 1 - 15 & NOV. 13 - JAN. 25
YOUTH WATERFOWL DAYS NOV. 22 & JAN. 31 WHITE-WINGED MOURNING DOVE SEPT. 1 - 21, OCT. 4 - NOV. 9 & DEC. 15 - JAN. 15
DUCKS & MERGANSERS NOV. 27 - JAN. 25
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RAILS & GALLINULES SEPT. 13 NOV. 21
small game raccoon july 1 sept. 30
squirrel oct. 1 feb. 28
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GUN (W/ DOGS): NOV. 22 - DEC. 1 & DEC. 24 JAN. 21
PRIMITIVE WEAPON: DEC. 2 - 15 & JAN. 22 - 31 EARLY PRIMITIVE WEAPON: NOV. 10 - 21
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FEATURE: Musselwhite’s Barber Shop
Columbus, Miss.
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musselwhite’s barber shop by joe lee • photography by laura daniels
local barber zach musselwhite is taking the barbershop business to a whole new level Zach Musselwhite cut hair at Profiles in Columbus for 13 years and discovered something very important over time.
And he takes walk-in customers only, meaning no appointments. “Guys really appreciate that,” he said.
“I did men’s and women’s hair, but I couldn’t “There are some people who live by a schedule, get my hair cut there by a barber,” he said. “I
but the majority of my clients appreciate walk-
realized I could open a barbershop and do really
ins. They may wait 15 minutes, but they aren’t
well with it.”
bound by an appointment they scheduled two
The Attala County native launched Mussel-
weeks earlier. It’s male camaraderie here – we
white’s Barbershop at 301 Main St. in Colum-
can tell a joke if we want to, or discuss sports or
bus three years ago, right in the middle of the
hunting and fishing.”
beautiful downtown area. An avid outdoorsman,
“I think it’s more of a throwback barbershop
Musselwhite decorated the waiting room and the
than we’ve had around here,” said Kyle Mc-
barbering area with mounted fish and deer heads.
Connell, a friend and loyal customer who moved
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with Musselwhite from Profiles to the shop on
ing, deer heads on the walls, a large-mouth bass,
Main Street. “Zach is very personable, very
an aquarium. It took my 12-year-old son only one
professional and makes you feel welcome. It’s not
time getting his hair cut to want to go back.”
uncommon to run into a friend or two in there and get caught up on what’s going on. You see a lot
hit hard in recent years by the slow economy,
of young moms bringing in their young sons to get
Musselwhite has seen steady growth and no signs
their hair cut. It’s relaxed, definitely not a mall- or
of a drop in traffic since opening his doors.His
chain-type environment.”
shop is open Tuesday-Saturday, and he can be
Andy Brown is another friend and Musselwhite regular who moved with Zach to Main St. “The community has responded well, and
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reached by phone at 662-328-0221. “Getting haircuts is like brushing your teeth,” he said. “It’s something you have to have done.
guys are pouring in left and right,” Brown said.
It’s a form of maintenance, and the economy hasn’t
“The atmosphere is great: couple of TVs play-
hurt us at all.”
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FEATURE: Cypress Creek Ranch
Starkville, Miss.
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Tucked away on 53 acres near the Craig
Springs community of Oktibbeha County, Cypress Creek Ranch has been in Janet Hamill Carraway’s family for generations. Known as a top resource for championship caliber show and racehorses, Cypress Creek was also where it all started for Janet, whose first horse, 30-year-old Chantilly Lace, still lives at Cypress Creek. “After graduating from Mississippi State with a degree in accounting, I moved to Jackson,” said Janet, who has spent the last two decades working in the accounting profession. “I met Mike there when I put my horse in training with his father, Doyle Carraway. Mike was raised on the first Arabian farm in Mississippi – located south of Jackson – where his dad was a trainer, so he grew up showing horses and traveling to endurance rides. October 2014 • 41
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“Mike and I moved to Starkville in 1990 after we got married. He was a farrier and I went back to school. We slowly started establishing this ranch and the horses and bloodlines we love. Mike works full-time at the ranch training outside horses, giving lessons and training our own horses to sell. Doyle is 77 now and lives at our ranch. He still rides every day and is what I would call a true cowboy.” The couple has sold horses for show and endurance as well as for trail riding and pleasure. They recommend the Arabian or Half-Arabian for long distance or endurance races, while Quarter horses have the quick burst of speed that’s necessary to win barrel events. However, there are individuals in both breeds that have excelled at both of these sports. “Between 1999-2009 we were showing a great deal at Arabian shows all over the country,” Janet said. “The economy has reduced the number of horse shows available, and we have found that more people just want to get out and enjoy their horses with nature than get in the show ring. We’ve recently sold horses to Utah, Colorado, Ohio and California. We have Arabians, Half-Arabians, Quarter horses and some unregistered rescue horses. Quarter horses are by far the most popular breed in this area of the country.” Mike Carraway has seen a little bit of everything when it comes to training horses. “We start handling foals at birth,” he said. “They are halter broke as weanlings. We start putting saddles on them at 2-3 years old with some light riding. Then, if possible, we like to turn them out in the pasture for a couple of months to just ‘be a horse’ before bringing them back in to begin training. “I have specialized with problem horses that have ‘issues’ others have been unable to resolve. We usually work through them if the patience is there with the owners and they are willing to commit the time and money. There are individual horses within all breeds that respond better to training than others, although there is no horse that can’t be trained with the necessary time, experience and patience.”
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Janet with Chantilly Lace • Opposite Page: Romeo, a miniature teaser stallion, is used to indicate when the mares are ready to breed.
Mike also gives lessons to youngsters who are looking to ride competitively as well as folks who want to enjoy the great outdoors on the back of a friendly horse. “Age four is the youngest I have taught riding lessons, and there is no one too old,” he said. “We had one person who wanted to complete a 25-mile endurance ride – this was on her bucket list. We trained and conditioned her horse and helped her realize this dream. We’ve trained several kids who have gone on to win regional and national honors with their horses.” The Carraways have also rescued a few horses of their own. “Last Christmas, I saw a starved little quarter horse on an online auction and told Mike I wanted her for Christmas if we couldn’t get a rescue organization to get her in time,” Janet said. “So he paid $100 for Skinny Minnie and picked her up in Union, Mississippi. We are getting ready to start her under saddle. It has taken quite some time to gain her trust.” One horse in particular holds a special place in the hearts of those at Cypress Creek Ranch. After being kept in a stall with no exercise or human contact for six years by his previous owners who were afraid of him, Heat O' The Night (also known as Heater) is now one of the most gentle horses in the stables thanks to his new owners. In the past five years, he has even gone on to win championships in Native Costume, English Pleasure and Most Classic shows. Janet said that word of mouth is largely responsible for their reputation in the horse world. She and Mike can be reached at 662-312-7220 and jcarraway50@gmail.com. Visit online at www.cypresscreekranch.net and look up Janet Carraway – Cypress Creek Ranch on Facebook.
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Clockwise, from top left: 1. Owners Mike and Janet Carraway • 2. Annabelle and her dog Angel • 3. Michael with his registered half-Arabian gelding This Buck’s for You (aka Buck) • 4. Annabelle with her half-Arabian mare Lotta Zandy Bars (aka LZ) October 2014 • 47
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MADE IN MISSISSIPPI: Macy Carlisle Designs
Columbus, Miss.
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MADE IN MISSISSIPPI
MACY CARLISLE >>> > DESIGNS by carol gifford • photography by laura daniels
Making jewelry is a way to relax for Macy Walker, a young designer in Columbus with big ambition and a lot of drive. Her creations include earrings, necklaces, rings and bracelets, all natural stones set in 24k gold overlay, inspired by nature. She didn’t plan to sell it. She started making jewelry for herself. Soon, she was making jewelry for friends, relatives and other customers. In July, she celebrated her first year in the jewelry business. Her pieces are available in her shop, the Mill: Design + Home, located at 74 Brickerton St. in Columbus, on the site of her family’s Columbus Brick Company and online (Macy Carlise Designs) at Etsy and Facebook. “It’s a reflection of my own style,” said Walker, who graduated from Furman University in Greenville, S.C., with a degree in studio art and design. “Each piece has a thought behind it and is one of a kind.
“It is my own creative outlet that I do on my terms. When I’ve had a hard day at work, I like to sit and design jewelry. It’s very relaxing and calming.” The 25-year-old designer started the Mill after working for Postcard from Paris, a design firm in Greenville where she managed interior sales, e-commerce and the opening of a retail division. The Mill is a home furnishing and accessory boutique offering design and furniture refinishing, antiques and DIY workshops. Walker is also the cofounder of the family business. “We offer accessories in neutral and natural colors, helping customers mix materials and add natural elements,” said Walker. “Our shop is so calming that we have customers who stop in to sit down and relax.” Kenzie, Walker’s soft gray Great Dane, is also the store mascot and loves to greet customers. October 2014 • 53
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“She’s color-coordinated to the store,” joked Walker. “That was intentional!” Walker wears mainly neutral colors - gray, black and tan - and uses her jewelry –– a Drury wrap bracelet, geo stud earrings, a quartz point ring and a black obsidian necklace to accessorize. She describes her jewelry as “chic and edgy, with its own vibe.” Her jewelry includes stones from countries around the world including crystal quartz, drury (a type of crystal formation), agates, geodes, amethysts, shark teeth and black obsidian.
Most stones come from mines in India and Africa. She designs the jewelry around the shape of the stones. Prices range from $56 to $350 and her customers run the gamut from high school to women in their 50s and 60s. So far, her social media marketing and word-of-mouth has driven jewelry sales. For future growth, Walker plans marketing jewelry as a small boutique producing a catalog from which customers can place orders. She plans to add jewelry to retail stores. “It’s great to start in a small town because talk spreads quickly,” said Walker. “I have high school girls who were customers now in their first year at MSU, and they came back to me to get accessories for their Bid Day outfits for sororities. I think it’s the start of a larger audience in Starkville.” October 2014 • 55
LITERATURE: Director’s Cut
Joe Lee’s Director’s cut By Susan O’Bryan
Author Joe Lee has a macabre imagination. Anyone who has read his novel series about the fictional town of Oakdale will appreciate the first statement for the compliment that it is. For anyone who hasn’t read the novels, they should. With that said, let’s talk about Lee’s latest entitled Director’s Cut. The big question is where does he come up with this stuff? This is his seventh novel (not all are set in Oakdale), and he keeps coughing up solid characters, some with good intent and others with murder on their minds. “Some novels – including most of mine – take years to write and complete. Director’s Cut, however, poured from me the way water spews from an open fire hydrant,” Lee says in the novel’s acknowledgement page. “I’ve never had an entire plot unfold so visually in such a short period of time, but out it came …” Lee has taken us back to the college town of Oakdale, Miss. The community is a cross between Oxford and Starkville, drawing upon both the positive and negative points of small-town living where it’s true everyone knows your name – and your business.
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Tripp Kelly would rather be di-
ance. She takes matters into her
recting Hollywood films instead of
own hands when she meets Larry
teaching at the nearby college. But
Wayne Gipson, a reclusive pedo-
at least in Oakdale, he’s somewhat
phile who lives in the woods near
of a star. His students, especially
the Kellys.
one named Alexis, and his young
As the plot thickens, readers will
wife, Dana, idolize him. He can do
realize that few characters are what
no wrong in their eyes.
they seem. Life is full of secrets,
A former classmate has a differ-
regrets and “if only I’d …” conse-
ent take on him. Rachel Green is
quences. Innocence is taken over by
convinced that Tripp had something
sex. Divorces are nasty, addictions
to do with the disappearance of her
are strong, and most importantly,
best friend, Martina Donovan. Marti
what we desire today may not be
texted her friend, who then lived in
what we want - or need - tomor-
Florida, to say she was stopping by
row.
Tripp’s as she traveled through town. Several months with still no word
The art of deception has been fine-tuned in Lee’s latest novel. It’s an approach that he’s used before,
about her friend, Rachel, now di-
but he hones his skill to a sharper
vorced, returns to her college town
point with each work of fiction he
to play sleuth. She draws handsome
pens.
investigator Steve Miller into her quest for the truth. As tensions from many direc-
Lee says it best in his own words. “I can’t think you enough for reading my work. If nothing else, you’ll
tions mount, Tripp’s wife begins
be left with the awareness after
losing her grip on sanity. With her
reading Director’s Cut that the peo-
husband’s help, they put an end to
ple around you might, just maybe,
a meddling mom, but not without
be a little like Tripp Kelly. After all,
consequences.
those who appear to be the most
In the meantime, Rachel pursues the truth about Marti’s disappear-
stable and rational among us aren’t always what they seem…”
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Wedding Announcements
Katherine Elizabeth Brown & KevinVan Langston
3.15.14
Katherine Elizabeth Brown of Starkville, Miss. and Kevin Van Langston of Madison, Miss. were united in marriage at five o’clock in the evening in the presence of family and friends at First United Methodist Church in Starkville, Miss. on March 15, 2014. The service was officiated by Reverend Robert Whiteside of Starkville. The bride is the daughter of Lieutenant Colonel Lavell W. Brown, III and Julie Womack Brown of Starkville, MisS. She is the granddaughter of of Mrs. Erline Pogue Brown and the late Lavell Wheeler Brown, Jr. of Starkville, Miss. and General James Edwin Womack and the late Jeannie Crowe Womack of Albuquerque, N. M. The groom is the son of Mr. Terry Van Langston and Denise McMullen Langston of Madison, Miss. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Austin Eugene (Gene) Langston of Salem, Ark. and Mrs. Shirley McMullen Sims and the late William Edward (Bill) McMullen of Hazen, Ark. Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a Tara Keely ivory tulle bridal gown with sweetheart neckline and Alencon lace off-the-shoulder overlay with three-quarter sleeves. The gown featured a rose appliqué belt handmade in Belgium and a horsehair border surrounding the hemline and chapel-length train. The bride’s ivory, chapel-length illusion veil was decorated with matching appliques around the scalloped edge. Her bouquet of spring and white roses was adorned with a corsage made from her grandmother’s wedding dress. Attending the bride as her maid of honor was the bride’s sister, Carolyn Anne Brown. Matron of honor was the groom’s sister-in-law, Sarah Crumbley Langston. Bridesmaids were Katie Acy Aldridge, Danielle Barrier Atchley, Jessica Johnson Bland, Meagan Jordan Fahrenkopf, Mary Kathryn Nichols, Whitney Hobby Pleasant, Morgan Elizabeth Self, Marla Evan Waldrop, Lauren Nicole Whitten, and Mary Wu. Attending the groom as his best man was his father, Terry Van Langston. Groomsmen were Matthew Forrest Bell, Bradley Allen Futch, Thomas David Landrum, Cory Benton Langston, William Kyle Langston, Kevin Eugene Laxson, Justin Daniel Laxson, Milton Horton Nash, Andrew Patrick Shapley, and Kirtley Duvall Whittington. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at the The Stables, where guests dined on an array of southern foods created by Fresh Cut Catering and danced the night away to a live band from Birmingham, Ala. The bride’s cake featured alternating layers of traditional wedding, carrot, and red velvet cake. A cake topper that the bride’s grandparents used sat amongst edible petals adorned with edible pearls and sparkles. The bride’s cake was created by the Cake Diva of Jackson, Miss. The groom’s cake was a chocolate and peanut butter combination with chocolate-covered strawberries specially made by his cousin. Keith Winchester created the handmade floral arrangements featured at the ceremony and the reception, which included a variety of roses, hydrangeas, and seasonals with hanging crystals. All guest enjoyed the creative and unique photobooth set up by “Amurica Photobooth” of Memphis, Tenn. Photography was provided by Adam + Alli Photography, and videography was provided by Brian Flint. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner in honor of the bride and groom at The Historic State Theater. After honeymooning in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, the couple is at home in Starkville, Miss. 76
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Wedding Announcements
Eva Katherine Richardson & Nathan Alexander Moore
11.23.13
Eva Katherine Richardson and Nathan Alexander Moore were united in the covenant of marriage at three o’clock in the afternoon of November 23, 2013, at Grace Presbyterian Church in Starkville. The bride is the daughter of The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Guy Lipscomb Richardson of Jackson. The grandfathers of the bride are Mr. Thomas Wesley Richardson of Montgomery, Ala., and Mr. Paul Gaston White of Birmingham, Ala. The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. James Elton Moore of Starkville. The ceremony began with a medley of hymns provided by Mrs. Sharon Gilder on the piano and Mrs. Rae Shannon on the organ, both of Yazoo City. Mrs. Gena Everitt of Jackson sang the solo “I Know Whom I Have Believed”, arranged by Paul S. Jones. The bridal party processed to the bride and groom’s favorite hymn, “Praise to the Lord the Almighty.” After a call to worship, the congregation joined in singing “The Church’s One Foundation.” The ceremony was led by Rev. Dr. Joseph Wheat of Jackson, a long-time friend of the couple. The ceremony concluded with a glorious rendition of “Allegro con brio” by Craig Sellar Lang, arranged with the hymn “Now thank we all our God.” The bride, escorted by her father, wore a strapless candlelight satin gown with tulle overlay and delicate beadwork. The dress featured a chapel-length train and a champagne satin band at the waist. Her elbowlength veil and blusher were accented with quiet pearl beading along the edges. She carried a soft bouquet of flowers prepared by The Flower Company in Starkville. The maid of honor was the bride’s sister, Joy Fleming Richardson. Bridesmaids were Deanna Nicholson Kieffer, Lindsey Brunson Manickavasagam, Lindsey Nicole Oswalt, and Sara Ball Robertson. The program attendants were Mary Rose Vaillancourt and Sarah Ellen Vaillancourt, cousins of the bride. Dr. James Elton Moore, father of the groom, served as the best man. The groomsmen were Joshua Oliver Blades, Jonathan David Cole, Jermi Dan Coleman, Sebron Wood Harrison, Robert Casey Plummer, and Hossein Kash Razzaghi. Following the ceremony, a joyful reception was held at the Hewlett Barn. The bright jazzy swing music provided by the Ray Reach Band from Birmingham, Ala., provided the perfect backdrop for hours of dancing and laughter. The reception was deliciously catered by Magnolia Catering of Clinton and the bride’s cake was made by The Cake Box in Starkville. The groom’s cake reflected his love of Mississippi State University and was made by Amy Prisock of Starkville. The entire event was photographed by Paul White Photography, based in Pensacola, Fla. On the eve of the wedding, a rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents at the Hewlett Barn, featuring dinner by Harding Catering. The bridal party was treated to brunch the morning of the wedding prepared by the groom’s extended family. Following a festive Thanksgiving honeymoon in New York City, the Moores now reside in Jackson and Starkville.
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Sprinkles for Cole On September 6, The Biscuit Shop in Starkville, Miss. hosted the Sprinkles for Cole event, where 100 percent of the proceeds from sprinkle biscuits were donated to Cole Elam, a 2-year-old battling Hepatoblastoma, a type of liver cancer. More than 1,100 biscuits were sold. Photography by Laura Daniels
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COC Groundbreaking On September 3, Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic broke ground on a new state-of-the-art physical therapy facility. The new addition will add 8,000 square feet to its 18,000 square foot clinic. Columbus Orthopaedic has provided the team physicians for Mississippi State University for over 30 years and are proud to be able to provide the university and surrounding Golden Triangle area with excellent care.
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Denim & Diamonds On August 23, the 3rd Annual Denim and Diamonds benefit for the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum took place at the Starkville Country Club. The event included dinner, square dancing, Photography by Laura Daniels
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Pugarittaville On August 28th, the cutest Pugs in town were invited to the Pugarittaville party at Bin 612. Canine guests were dressed in their best Jimmy Buffet attire. Photography by Laura Daniels
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DISCOVER THE SOUTH: The Old Historic Trace
• Photo Credit: National Park Service The “Old Trace,” the historic trail commemorated by the Natchez Trace Parkway today, still survives in segments. The Old Trace was the main road through the “Old Southwest,” connecting Natchez to Nashville via Chickasaw and Choctaw lands.
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