Mississippi Legends: Leontyne Price

Mississippi Legends: Leontyne Price

By Marilyn Tinnin, Magnolia Tribune       Leontyne Price made her historic debut at the Metropolitan Opera in 1961 as Leonora in Verdi’s Il Trovatore. At 34, she had already gained a reputation as a leading American soprano, starring in major Broadway...
Juneteenth Commemoration at Melrose

Juneteenth Commemoration at Melrose

    Though the emancipation of enslaved people of African descent in the Natchez area began in force with the arrival of Union forces in July 1863, our national holiday to celebrate that newly found freedom is held each  year on June 19th – acknowledging...

Sweet summer days at Cherry Creek Orchards

By Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune     There are some places in Mississippi that make you slow down before you even get out of the car. Cherry Creek Orchards in Pontotoc County is one of them. The gravel crunches beneath your tires, the air smells...