Jessica Boyd, Author at Daily Leader

Honeymoon

Leaving on a jet plane

By the time you read this, my husband and I will be on our way to sunny Jamaica. I will officially be Mrs. Boyd-Smith, and ... Read more

by Jessica Boyd, Sunday, September 29, 2013 2:00 pm

Lifestyles Columnists

Countdown week begins

The week is here. On the date of this publication begins my wedding week. I have not been too overwhelmed or stressed until now. It’s ... Read more

by Jessica Boyd, Sunday, September 22, 2013 2:00 pm

Editor's Picks

Fall Fun — Local sisters create colorful home and yard décor

Fall is a fun, festive time to decorate your yard and house with pumpkins and turkeys, and prepare for the little ones coming to get ... Read more

by Jessica Boyd, Sunday, September 22, 2013 2:00 pm

Lifestyles Columnists

Wedding delights and unsettling nights

I know you’re probably sick of hearing about the Boyd-Smith wedding, but it’s my life right now. With not even three weeks to go, I’m ... Read more

by Jessica Boyd, Saturday, September 7, 2013 5:19 pm

Lifestyles Columnists

A southern day in September

I’m getting married this month. Those words feel so strange and unfamiliar coming from my fingertips. The thought is one that has to settle ... Read more

by Jessica Boyd, Friday, August 30, 2013 11:53 am

Lifestyles Columnists

Vacancy at the office

Something’s missing in the Daily Leader office today, as I write this. Something important. There’s not a lack of noise or ringing phones. Newsroom staff ... Read more

by Jessica Boyd, Friday, August 23, 2013 1:32 pm

Lifestyles Columnists

School days here again

School is officially fully back in session. I remember the days of heavy backpacks, the embarrassment of walking into the wrong classroom, braces and bad ... Read more

by Jessica Boyd, Friday, August 16, 2013 3:27 pm

Features

Longtime Loyalty — Wesson Cases celebrate 50th reunion

Nearly everyone has been to a family reunion at one time or another. But for a family to reach a 50-year mark is a milestone. ... Read more

by Jessica Boyd, Wednesday, August 14, 2013 3:31 pm

Lifestyles Columnists

Fair fun

Spinning sugar coats the air, and boiling peanuts bubble their salty scent through every line of people waiting to hop on a circular ride or ... Read more

by Jessica Boyd, Tuesday, August 13, 2013 4:15 pm

Lifestyles Columnists

Childhood dreams of being Miss Universe

Watching Miss Mississippi last weekend reminded me of watching the pageant as a little girl. I would be glued to the screen, in awe of ... Read more