Poke Salad Revue — Issue #37
It’s wild. It’s Southern…and it grows anywhere there’s sun! Stay tuned each week for new episodes with Shawn and Kelly and the Poke Salad Podcast at www.pokesaladpodcast.com.
Mississippi
‘GMA’ highlights Pass Christian businesses — www.wlox.com
Big time national exposure for two women-owned small businesses in Pass Christian on Thursday. “Good Morning America” turned the spotlight on Pass Christian Soap Company and Robin’s Nest Gift Shop.
Proposed Gulfport casino would let guests swim near sharks — www.fox13memphis.com
The Golden Harbor Casino Resort & Spa has met its requirement to show $40 million in funding by Feb. 28 and has submitted plans with the city to build a casino, high-rise hotel, parking garage and pool on 10.7 acres on the west side of the public harbor.
Hot tamales a hit at Hancock County Farmers Market — lisamonti.net
Fred Sammons’ tasty hot tamales have been a favorite in Hancock County since 2005, and his mobile commissary is a familiar sight every Saturday at the new Farmers Market.
Benefit for Durr family set for Mar. 11 — www.wtok.com
A benefit for the Durr family of Toomsuba will be held Saturday, Mar. 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dalewood Beach.
Franklin Co. Chess Program lands national attention — www.clarionledger.com
The origin of the program seems apt for even the Hollywood treatment.
Verge in the Wild Wild West — www.jacksonfreepress.com
Verge is a new community-oriented art project that evolved from FIGMENT Jackson. The website for FIGMENT says the mission of the events, which happen in multiple cities across the United States, is to give free, family-friendly, participatory art events to communities.
UM alumni and faculty featured in Jackson art exhibit — thedmonline.com
In the deep of the Mississippi woods, Jaime Erin Johnson lifts her camera to her eye and adjusts the focus for a haunting portrait.
Taylor Swift exhibit opens at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi — newsms.fm
The GRAMMY Museum Mississippi has announced the opening of it’s newest exhibit, The Taylor Swift Experience.
The South
Learn how to take great portraits on our next Photowalk with Ted Jackson on March 10 — www.nola.com
Award-winning staff photographer Ted Jackson will teach you his secrets to shooting great people photos.
24 mocktails from New Orleans bars: #AlcoholFreeFor40 for Lent — www.nola.com
These New Orleans area restaurants and bars are making it easier than ever to meet up with friends without breaking your alcohol-free pledge.
New Orleans Most Iconic Restaurants and Bars — www.bravotv.com
There’s a reason New Orleans is known as the Big Easy: this infamous Southern party town is all about taking life slow, and that means indulging in some of the most decadent eats in the entire country.
What’s new in New Orleans music: The latest local releases — www.nola.com
With help from the Louisiana Music Factory.
Recycle your Mardi Gras beads for a good cause — www.wwltv.com
Mardi Gras is over, which means some are starting to realize just how many beads and other throws were caught during the parades. Instead of throwing them away or dumping them somewhere, one local organization is encouraging you to give them new life, and donate them.
Home and garden events not to miss: Spring gardening seminars, Madisonville Garden Show, New Orleans Home Show — www.nola.com
The first official day of Spring isn’t until March 20, but the recent mild weather and sunny days have gardeners itching with spring fever.
The Crawfish App provides easy way to check vendor prices — www.fox8live.com
For many, the end of Carnival season marks the start of another beloved time of the year in Louisiana: crawfish season.
Pensacola closing 5 miles downtown for ‘open streets’ — www.pnj.com
The one-day event will close the streets to vehicles from Gulf Power to Maritime Park and Garden Street to the Palafox Pier from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Gator with big fish in mouth strolls across golf course in Florida — wreg.com
A Florida woman was playing a round of golf with family at Seven Springs Golf and Country Club in Florida on Thursday when an alligator walked by her carrying a massive fish
Jimmy Buffett-inspired ‘Margaritaville’ senior housing is coming to Florida — www.curbed.com
Inspired by Jimmy Buffett’s 1977 hit about drowning your sorrows with sun, sand, and margaritas, Latitude Margaritaville is a mixed-use senior development currently under construction in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Alabama’s Nick Saban said ‘no thanks’ to 6 different NFL teams, per report — www.al.com
The 49ers, Rams, Broncos, Chargers, Jaguars and Bills all had NFL head coaching openings this offseason and all were told “not thanks” by the Alabama coach..
New Graceland entertainment complex opens — wreg.com
The complex features what are being called ‘state-of-the art, engaging and interactive exhibitions, attractions and an entirely new visitor experience.’
Bacon & Bourbon Tickets On Sale Now! — www.memphisflyer.com
The Flyer’s Bacon & Bourbon festival returns for its second year to the Memphis Farmers Market on April 15th.
Furry sang the blues, Beifuss finds his grave — www.commercialappeal.com
This week I made my overdue first pilgrimage to the gravesite of Walter “Furry” Lewis.
Etc. Etc.
Blink-182 guitarist Tom DeLonge honored with UFO award — www.cnet.com
Didn’t know the rock star had a thing for aliens? DeLonge’s passion to find proof of their existence — including creating a news site dedicated to UFO research — earns him an accolade.
Things Amazon Echo’s Alexa can do — www.businessinsider.com
Alexa has many tricks up her sleeve, so we rounded up her best features.
This mountain at Kualoa Ranch in Hawaii has appeared in “Lost,” “Jurassic Park,” “The Hunger Games,” and dozens of other movies and TV shows — qz.com
One of the most prolific and consistent performers in Hollywood is a large heap of rock.
PANTONE Releases Its List Of Top Trending Colors For Autumn 2017 — designtaxi.com
Following PANTONE’s announcement of Greenery as this year’s colour of the year, the color authority has released the top 10 trending colors.
The Brawny Woman Will Replace the Brawny Man for Women’s History Month — mentalfloss.com
In honor of Women’s History Month in March, the Brawny Man is again giving up his place on the paper towel roll. For the second year in a row, Brawny is celebrating inspiring women by adding a strong lady to its packaging and highlighting notable women on its #StrengthHasNoGender site. Welcome, Brawny Woman.
Not Everyone Can Name 5 Women Artists, And One Museum Wants To Change That — www.huffingtonpost.com
In honor of Women’s History Month, we challenge you to name names.
Five-Year Photo Project Captures the Sistine Chapel in High-Res Detail — www.smithsonianmag.com
Released in a new set of books, the 1:1 photos will be used by restorers to restore and assess damage to Michaelangelo’s masterpieces
Sweden’s women wear motivational messages — www.cnn.com
Anyone watching Sweden’s national women’s soccer team play this week should take a close look at the back of the players’ shirts.
