Features

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How to Die With Dignity
Advice in a hilarious new book from two Greenville natives

40

Delta Fresh Market & Deli
This gourmet delicatessen and marketplace in Greenwood is a local food lover's dream come true

44

All-Star Ace
Baseball legend Dave "Boo" Ferris

48

Lee's Cotton Picker Art
Rolling Fork teacher's unusual folk art becomes an unexpected success

51

Vacations
Our editors and freelance writers journey to Hawaii and Ireland in a special section for spring fever

83

Weddings in Four Seasons
Spring, summer, winter of fall; Mother Nature determines it all

140

Bruce Leivingston
Renowned New York pianist coming home to perform at the BPAC

Departments
18 SHOPPING
Travel Bug? Get packing.
22 BOOKS
28 PEOPLE
Delta blueswoman Eden Brent
36 ART
Jenna King
64 HOMES
"A Gracious Welcome, " Entranceways that say "Y'all come in!"
The Cox home in Greenville, page 70
119 FOOD
"Asian Invasion," Jackson hotspot with cospolitan flair

Wedding Day Brunch menu, page 124
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Off the Beaten Path
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Dr. Kent Wyatt
Events
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Powers Department Store
Delta Seen
The Final Word
ON THE COVER: Signs of spring: The dining room table is set with colorful china by Herend in the home of Lynn and John Cox in Greenville. Photo by Greg Campbell.