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It’s a story that could have so easily gone the other way. Fortunately, thanks to a few good Samaritans and the generosity of a Louisiana community, an elderly dog has another chance at life. In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Ida back in early September, two people came across a senior Shih Tzu drowning in the middle of a crawfish pond. Trapped in inches of thick mud, her rescuers had to put waders on to reach her....

Elizabeth King says she first believed in God when she was nine years old. “My parents always taught me [that] there was a power, a higher power, but I really got to know Him when I was nine or ten years old,” says King. “I got sick, and my mom carried me to the doctor, and they didn’t know what was wrong with me. That night, I’m sick and I’m singing in the bed....

Population: 53 Why We’d Move There History reigns supreme in this postcard-size town. As a matter of fact, the entire town, all 0.1 mile and six streets of it, is included on the National Register of Historic Places. White picket fences frame tree-shaded streets and buildings where Presidents have slept. Visiting here is like stepping back into a time of gracious plenty, where city noise is the rustling of oaks and congestion is the growth of moss on clapboard cottages....

Communities across the South and Midwest are slowly picking up the pieces after surviving a devastating weather system that demolished entire towns on Friday night. One of the cities hit hardest by the cluster of tornadoes was Mayfield, Kentucky. The Western Kentucky town of around 10,000 reported some of the worst damage of anywhere in the country. As the town faces unimaginable loss and an incredibly long road of cleanup and rebuilding ahead, one Southerner is donating his talents and his time to provide the most basic of needs....

Introducing Asheville’s first food hall and event space! The S&W Market, located in the iconic S&W Building in the heart of downtown Asheville, North Carolina, finally opened its doors to the public Wednesday. Thanks to a partnership between Ellington Realty Group and five-time James Beard nominee Meherwan Irani, the historic building—which originally opened as the S&W Cafeteria in 1929—is the new home to some of the best food and drink purveyors Asheville has to offer....

In short, it’s the ideal dress for warm weather. Says one reviewer: “It is so perfect for the summer, and let me tell you. Here in south, south Texas it is hotter than a chicharron frying in oil!!” Lest you doubt its versatility… One reviewer bought the dress for a trip to Israel (“I needed something light and breezy, but modest enough to cover my shoulders for visiting churches.”); at least two reviewers bought it in black for a funeral (“I really wanted something modest and not too flashy [for obvious reasons]....

Every Christmas season, my mom says, “We need to do something fun and different this year.” Sometimes we’ll cook something wacky, or everyone will buy a funky hat for a white elephant gift exchange. But this year, I have a spirited idea up my sleeve! Cocktail & Sons, a small business based in New Orleans that’s owned and operated by former bartenders (and husband and wife) Lauren Myerscough and Max Messier, just released a “12 Days of Cocktails” kit that fits the bill for a fun, different, and festive way to celebrate all season long....

With summer in full swing, it’s time to crank up the grill and invite over all your friends and family for an epic Southern cookout. Whether it’s a 4th of July celebration or a Labor Day bash, the warm summer months have a way of bringing people together, and Southern folks would never miss an opportunity to enjoy some delicious, homemade cuisine. No doubt hotdogs, potato salad, and French fries will make an appearance, but the star of cookout day is the cheeseburger....

When I was 16 and newly minted with a South Carolina driver’s license, I signed up for my first sewing class. After a few days of sessions, my long-suffering instructor picked up my pillowcase, studied its clumsy seams, and declared wearily, “I hope you drive straighter than you sew.” I haven’t revved up a sewing machine since. Suffice to say, the world of needles and bobbins is still foreign to me, so I called on Cobbie Llewellyn—owner of Birmingham, Alabama’s The Smocking Bird sewing shop—to explain the difference between a lockstitch and a chain stitch....

Now that we’ve finished season one of Netflix’s Firefly Lane, it may have just ousted Sweet Magnolias and Virgin River for a first place tie in our personal Netflix power rankings. Which means two things for us: First, we may or may not have already started rewatching the first season of the show and rejoicing in Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke in all their actor-ly glory; Second, we’re antsing for any and all updates on whether there will be a season two of the captivating best friends drama....

To riff on a line from Paula Cole’s famed theme song for the hit show from The WB, we don’t want to wait…for Dawson’s Creek to come to Netflix any longer. Well, we come bearing good news for fans of the famous crew from the fictional town of Capeside, Massachusetts. (Fun fact: Dawson’s Creek was actually filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina.) What’s the swell announcement, you ask? Brace yourself James Van Der Beek and Katie Holmes superfans, Dawson’s Creek is landing on Netflix Sunday, November 1....

When a friend or family member has a birthday, we want the perfect thing to write on the birthday card to make them feel special. Birthday wishes can go a long way toward helping a loved one know how you think about them by making them feel important and loved. Our collection of birthday messages ranges from funny to profound and lighthearted to an expression of love. You’re sure to find the right words to express what you want to say....

A dishwasher can work some serious wonders in the kitchen and be a real timesaver. It’s a magical machine that replaces a precarious pile of dirty dishes with squeaky clean plates. Every holiday, tailgate, and bake sale season works overtime yet still delivers. You love the ease and convenience of using your dishwasher until that moment when you find your favorite coffee mug or keepsake plate broken. It’s a devasting mistake, but it happens to every avid dishwasher user....

The leaves on the trees turning warm hues of amber and bronze, the crisp weather that calls for warm sweaters, the delicious pumpkin pies—what isn’t there to like about fall? You can set the ambiance in your home to match the change of seasons outside with a few simple swaps, like picking up new fall candles that release autumn’s intoxicating scents at the flick of a lighter. Yankee Candle Large Jar Candle in Spiced Pumpkin BUY IT: $21....

Easter is about a month away, and we’re already looking forward to all the bunny-infused cuteness that’s in store. This year, we’re especially loving Bath & Body Works’ Easter collection, which includes 24 items including three-wick candles, decor, gentle foaming hand soap, hand cream, a bunny ears loofah, and more. The cost of these goodies range from $1.95 to $39.50. Personally, we think the brand’s three-wick candles make an excellent addition to an Easter Basket gift for adults in your life....

Another day another crazy black bear story out of Gatlinburg, y’all. We’ve seen jacuzzi-lounging bears, chip-stealing bears, even grand theft auto bears, but a bear in a restaurant? This is new. Kacie Faulling Myers told WATE that she was visiting the area from South Carolina with her family when she spotted a bear running through the bustling town center Friday afternoon. Faulling Myers recorded the animal weaving through a crowd of startled tourists before entering Crawdaddy’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar....

We’ve all been there: That panicky moment when our dog eats something he shouldn’t. Sometimes it’s harmless, and we wait for the end result (no pun intended), and yet other times, we are met with a scary trip to the veterinarian. While some fruits and vegetables are excellent healthy treats for dogs, not all produce is created equal. At the top of the no-no list? Grapes. Aziza Glass, DVM, is the owner of Personal Touch Veterinary Clinic in Houston, Texas, and the expert veterinarian for Freshpet, an all-natural and fresh pet food company....

Bad news for Dolly Parton fans hoping to see her on the road: the Tennessee songbird is done with touring. “I do not think I will ever tour again, but I do know I’ll do special shows here and there, now and then,” Parton said in the cover story for a special issue of Pollstar. “Maybe do a long weekend of shows, or just a few shows at a festival. But I have no intention of going on a full-blown tour anymore....

Bathrooms are constantly going through one design renaissance after another, faster than Michaelangelo could have grabbed his paintbrush. From the Pepto Bismol-pink bathrooms of the 1950s to the green carpeted bathrooms of the 1980s, we’ve seen every shade of the color spectrum fluctuate in and out of style. And over the past decade, it’s been all about bright white bathrooms. Clean, simple, and… safe. Now, it seems people are feeling like going outside the current status quo and getting back to color....

Add Brad Paisley to the considerable list of country stars who have the late, great Charley Pride to thank for their careers. Shortly after news broke of Pride’s passing due to complications from Covid-19, Paisley took to social media to share the story of how the pioneering crooner took him under his wing when he was just a teenager. “The most generous, kind, trailblazing man has left us,” Paisley wrote alongside a photo himself and Pride performing together at the CMA Awards in 2016....