Features | The Northside Sun

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On Sat, 09/12/2020 - 09:54 AM

Stacey Howard has dedicated her life to the assistance of others with housing and mental health needs. Combining the approach of trauma informed care and her experience with working with patients, clients and peers, Howard was recently named the Executive Director of Grace House.

Tennis is trying to find its new normal

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On Tue, 09/08/2020 - 04:31 PM

Just like the rest of the world, tennis is trying to find its “new normal.” Leagues, tournaments, lessons, and programs have slowly started to come back across the area, although they may not look quite the same as in years past.

Living Our "New Normal

By Chef Kistler, READ MORE > 1,892 Reads
On Tue, 09/08/2020 - 04:28 PM

Hello again. I hope everyone have been staying safe and learning how to make it through what is our “New Normal.” Like a lot of folks, these times have caused me to really think about what is to come and what I can do to not only help me and my family but help others as well. For me this means to slow down and get back to some basics.

Timeless Design

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On Tue, 09/08/2020 - 04:26 PM

Everything old becomes new again

Right At Home

By Nikki Rowell, READ MORE > 2,227 Reads
On Tue, 09/08/2020 - 04:21 PM

If you were to ask Liz Mehrle about her interior decorating style, she would tell you her approach is quite eclectic.

Her Eastover home is a perfect mix of contemporary and traditional.

“I’m a real combination of modern and traditional,” Liz said. “I love antiques, then I love a shiny new piece too.”

Lakeside Retreat

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On Tue, 09/08/2020 - 04:15 PM

Nestled among the pine trees and overlooking Lake Cavalier sits one Northside family’s lakeside retreat.
While the homeowners call Jackson their home during the week, they take to their two-story lakehouse outside of the city of Madison for weekends filled with activities on the water and a bit of relaxation.

In the Kitchen: The Hunger Games

By Lisa Ireland, READ MORE > 2,608 Reads
On Thu, 08/27/2020 - 02:47 PM

No, I am not talking about the books or the movies. I have not seen or read any of the series, and based on my three rules for entertainment, I will have to miss The Hunger Games. My rules for movies are:
1) No children can be harmed
2) No animals can be harmed, especially dogs or any baby animals
3) No moms can be harmed

A conversation with Latoya Cutts on new position at JRA

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On Thu, 08/27/2020 - 01:35 PM

After several years without an executive director, the Jackson Redevelopment Authority (JRA) recently tapped Latoya Cutts to take over day-to-day operations of the agency.

Debut novel gets nod from New York Times

By SHERRY LUCAS, READ MORE > 4,065 Reads
On Fri, 08/14/2020 - 11:13 AM

Katherine St. John’s debut novel could be the ultimate pandemic beach read. The setting is wish-you-were-there glitzy with a thread of glad-you’re-not dread as a dishy coterie of nubile frenemies cruise the Riviera aboard a luxury yacht.

A conversation with Martha Allen on works of Extra Table

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On Thu, 08/13/2020 - 02:15 PM

Extra Table is all about fighting food insecurity in Mississippi by stocking food pantries across the state with healthy foods. Martha Allen, whose career has primarily been in the non-profit realm, took over as executive director of Extra Table in March 2018.

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