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09
Jul
Jolene Shepard James

Jolene Shepard James

M-I, double es-I, double es-I, double pee-I. Every child born and raised in Mississippi was taught how to spell Mississippi. Mississippi was a wonderful place to live and some of my best times were visiting Enterprise, where my grandparents Elsie and Arthur Ousley lived.
2 min read
09
Jul
Keith Beddingfield

Keith Beddingfield

I am not a writer. But here is what I have for you. We send our regards to everyone gathering in Texas… we’re really sorry we’ll miss things this year.
2 min read
09
Jul
Craig Beddingfield

Craig Beddingfield

Going down to Enterprise is a vivid memory that I have, forever etched in my mind. The following are the memories of a 10-year old boy going there, from the big city of Meridian.
3 min read
09
Jul
Phil Bailey

Phil Bailey

Phil has spent more time in and around Enterprise than most of the other cousins and his descriptions include a famous piece of local lore.
2 min read
09
Jul
Memories of Enterprise

Memories of Enterprise

When my grandparents, Arthur Ousley and Elsie Allen, married in March of 1924, they kicked off a journey worthy of
1 min read
09
Jul
Early Years

Early Years

Dad and Mother, Evelyn Calhoun Johnson, loved each other. Her wishes were his command. In those days, the 1930’s,
3 min read
09
Jul
Number 4

Number 4

To me dredging up memories from the distant past can be likened to stumbling about a darkened room filled with
5 min read
08
Jul
Home

Home

To me, the word home implies a warm, comfortable and safe place to enjoy family and friends. I was born
9 min read
08
Jul
From Stem to Stern

From Stem to Stern

Not everyone is blessed with a father who has been a positive influence on their life, but I am one
1 min read