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July 2, 2026

Hinds County, Mississippi

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  • Claim Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Meat (And Bones) Now

    TURKEY AND WILD RICE SOUP--- Turkey and wild rice soup is one of my favorite ways to use the leftover turkey bones and meat. With a side of homemade garlic bread (email me for the recipe), it’s the perfect comfort...

    Columns
  • Appetizers For Dinner? Why Not?

    PULLED PORK NACHOS--- Who wouldn’t want Pulled Pork Nachos for dinner? I can’t think of anyone, including myself! It’s the small things for me that trigger new ideas. Seeing “steak bites” on the appetizers’...

    Columns
  • Terry Headlight News

    I learned late in the week that former Terry Police Officer Samuel Cooper had passed away on Monday. He was a friend to all that knew him and certainly will be missed. Here is an obituary (not nearly long enough to...

    Columns News
  • From the Pastor’s Pen: “God is Patient...” (Matthew 26:39)

    “And count the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you according to the wisdom given him.” (2 Peter 3:15) War strikes again. Over the weekend, news outlets broadcasted...

    Columns
  • From the Pastor’s Pen: “God Ordains...” (Matthew 26:39)

    “And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, ‘My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.’” (Matthew 26:39) Every decision...

    Columns Editorial
  • Let the Fall Comfort Food Commence!

    FALL COMFORT FOOD--- Nothing says “comfort food” like a big dish of steaming hot spaghetti and meatballs. It’s fall, a sign that we can begin dreaming of cozy evenings gathered around the table filled with hot...

    Columns
  • Terry Headlight News

    As was stated in last week’s column, here is the sample ballot for the 2 precincts in Terry. Sample ballot for Terry 1 (T1) and Terry 2 (T2) Vote for one candidate: GOVERNOR -Gwendolyn Gray (I) -Brandon Presley (D)...

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  • Felder’s Fish Pond

    I just accidently killed the new fish in my favorite water garden, to my sad chagrin. Over the years I have created several water gardens, from mom’s huge one to my home-made birdbaths which I consider water features...

    Columns
  • Terry Headlight News

    The Town of Terry and The James Foster Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will present “Ringing the Bells Across America” to celebrate Constitution Week at Terry City Hall at 2:30 p. m. on Sunday,...

    Columns News
  • From the Pastor’s Pen: “Years Ago...” (Psalm 78:4)

    “We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the LORD, and his might, and the wonders that he has done.” (Psalm 78:4) 195 years ago, Jackson was a dream,...

    Columns
  • Must-Haves For Tailgating... Or Just Enjoying Fall

    BOAT DIP--- At least a few variations of this delicious dip have been around for awhile. Even so, “Viral Boat Dip” is enjoying a revival right now, thanks in part to social media. Finally... fall is on the horizon!...

    Columns
  • Felder’s Colorful Kale

    Time to move on. Thin past dragging hoses, and plan, if not actually plant, for the next season. I’m starting to push through the chore of cleaning up the summer’s frustrations, and setting out spring bulbs topped...

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  • From the Pastor’s Pen: “Lamb’s book of life...” (Revelation 21:27)

    “But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s book of life.” (Revelation 21:27) Within our theology, Christians have...

    Columns Editorial
  • ‘Leave The Grill Outdoors’ Not The Best Labor Day Hack; I Have Better Ones

    The internet is full of tips and tricks to create an enjoyable Labor Day weekend barbecue. Most that I read made sense, but this took the cake for nonsensical advice, especially here in the Deep South where we...

    Columns
  • Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum

    There’s a hidden little public garden in Jackson showcasing herbs and flowers that can take any weather thrown their way. I’ve been keen my entire career on promoting durable, multi-use garden plants, especially...

    Columns
  • From the Pastor’s Pen: “The Lords Table...” (Matthew 26:29)

    “I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” (Matthew 26:29) On the night when Jesus was betrayed, He prepared a meal. This meal...

    Columns Editorial
  • Felder’s Garden Tips

    What is the most bottom-line advice for reducing garden chores and helping our beloved gardens survive bad weather, bugs and blights? Over the past forty-plus years of writing weekly gardening columns, my overarching...

    Columns
  • Terry Headlight News

    Last Tuesday evening, I learned that Democratic candidate Malcolm Johnson was in second place in the election of Hinds County Supervisor, District Five. However, before I retired for bed (after a LONG day of poll...

    Columns News
  • Homemade Desserts Are a Dying Art; Here Are a Few Relics

    Receiving emails from readers asking for restaurant recommendations is a regular occurrence. Requests with questions like, “What are the best seafood restaurants on the Gulf Coast,” or “While visiting the Jackson...

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  • What’s old is inevitably new again, even in the food world

    BUTTERSCOTCH COOKIES---8-Minute Butterscotch Refrigerator Cookies are just as popular (and good) today as they were in the 1930’s. Here’s a little-known fact - many of the recipes we use today -or at least...

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  • From the Pastor’s Pen: “Worship...” (Hebrews 10:24-25)

    “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”...

    Columns Editorial
  • Felder’s Wildflowers

    Gonna join some other garden trend-watchers on a limb here, about a compromise between once-competing garden designs. Fashionistas and naturalists are learning to get along. I see it while horti-surfing through botanic...

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  • Armchair Ponderings Could this be a winning ticket?

    The closer we come to election primaries the more in doubt will the candidates be. I watched some of the Robert Kennedy, Jr.’s excoriation by most of his party members as they attempted to eliminate him from a...

    Columns Political
  • Terry Headlight News

    Can you believe that this Sunday will be the last Sunday of July? Suggested scriptural readings for this weekend are Genesis 29:15-28 (Jacob is tricked.), 1 Kings 3:5-12 (Solomon asks for wisdom.), Psalm 105:1-11, 45b...

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