Oprah: Inside the Lives of America’s Poor

*I saw myself on Oprah yesterday. Well, I saw the self that I try to forget about, the part of me that I hide and pretend never existed even though I don’t think I can ever forget it did. I saw the part of me that few people even know about, the part [...]

Back Where I Come From … You Don’t Have to Worry About Getting Stuck on the Side of the Road

Back where I come from, the small town of Eupora, MS (population: 2,300), you don’t have to worry about getting stuck on the side of the road. (Yes, I said road. There is really only one street in Eupora, and that is Main Street). If you get a flat tire or are [...]

Three Things I Don’t Miss about Living in Mississippi

Mosquitoes

Humidity

Allergies

MISSISSIPPI CELEBRATES ITS GRAMMY® LEGACY

MISSISSIPPI CELEBRATES ITS GRAMMY® LEGACY
WITH STAR-STUDDED GALA HOSTED BY GOVERNOR BARBOUR
The State of Mississippi’s continuing “Birthplace of America’s Music” campaign shifts into high gear later this month with a star-studded gala set for Jackson, the state’s capital. “Mississippi – The Birthplace of America’s Music—Celebrating Its Grammy® Legacy,” hosted by Governor [...]

Stupid War!

Tonight, in my tiny hometown of Eupora, MS, there was a candlelight vigil for a fallen Marine. It was held at the local high school football field. And since this is a place where everybody knows everybody, I’m sure most of the town was in attendance. The marine, Corporal Justin Cooper, was [...]

My Hometown, Y’all

It really does exist. Here’s proof. Check it out:
When twins Stephanie Stewart and Holly Hawkins graduated from college in Texas, they took a road trip to Virginia in search of the perfect small town to call home. Along the way, they found Eupora. Or better yet, Eupora—a small town located midway between [...]