It all starts with a sack of flour.

“That’s where the magic begins,” said James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Martha Foose. “Every day I come in here and look around, and I think, ‘Wow. All of this started from a sack of flour.'”

Foose is talking about Loblolly Bakery, opening soon.

The brainchild of Hattiesburg restaurateur Robert St. John, Loblolly Bakery has been a year in the making. But the idea for the bakery, led by Foose, has been a dream for much, much longer.

“I’ve wanted to do a bakery for a long time,” St. John said. “I’m a huge bakery fan. Always have been. And I’m a big fan of Martha Foose and Donald Bender. I’ve been working on (Foose) for about six years, trying to get her down here.”

Foose and Bender moved to Hattiesburg from Greenwood once they accepted St. John’s proposal and have been here for the last year, testing, retesting and ironing out the details for the baked goods with St. John as the bakery was taking shape around them.

“I got into cooking by working at Square Books,” Foose said.

Her job back then was to read through the cookbooks that came into the Oxford bookstore, then cook something from them.

“I fell in love with cookbooks,” Foose said.

Foose’s career path became etched in the flour as she made her way across the country, working at various restaurants. She eventually began working with another James Beard Award-winning chef Nancy Silverton at Silverton’s LaBrea Bakery.

Foose went to France, where Silverton had gone, to perfect her pastry skills at Lenotre Ecole des Arts Culinaires.

She eventually struck out on her own and opened Bottletree Bakery in Oxford, where Foose and Bender met and later married.

The couple was recruited to open Mockingbird Bakery at Viking Range Corp., which brought them to Greenwood.

For the last 10 years, Foose has been working in the cookbook publishing industry, so she is excited about getting back into the service side of the business.

“It’s just been so rewarding how excited everyone is about the bakery,” Foose said.

In addition to baked goods, Loblolly will feature a dining area where guests can come in for a latte and muffin or an iced coffee with a breakfast sandwich. Patrons who are in a hurry can pick up something for breakfast or a casserole for dinner at the drive-thru window.

Some of the other items that will be on the menu include breads, croissants, cookies and cakes.

Loblolly will incorporate Southern ingredients folded into classic baking techniques, company officials said in a news release.

“Guests can anticipate enjoying sugar-lump biscuits, butter-pecan eclairs, and take-home items like cheese straws, casseroles and so much more,” the release said.

The bakery exudes warmth. Its walls are decorated with rolling pins, wooden dough bowls and murals by River Prince of Prince Sign Co. depicting the Loblolly logo and a colorful rainbow.

Employees are being trained at the bakery, but St. John hasn’t set an opening date yet.

“I don’t want to open until we’re 100% ready, until we get it right,” he said.

St. John has opened around two dozen restaurants during his extensive career in food service. Loblolly will be his first bakery.

He owns numerous restaurants in the Hattiesburg and Jackson areas, including Crescent City Grill, Mahogany Bar, El Rayo and Tabella, all at Midtown Market; The Midtowner at The District; and Enzo’s in Ridgeland.

Some of those restaurants will benefit from Loblolly’s opening, since the bakery will provide bread for sandwiches, hamburger buns, pies and other desserts to the local eateries.

St. John also is a managing partner of the Capri Theater complex in Jackson, which includes the Highball Lanes bowling alley and Pearl Tiki Bar.

The entrepreneurial restaurateur does nothing without lots of planning, even to choosing the name of the restaurant. For those who haven’t lived in the Pine Belt long enough to know, a loblolly is a yellow pine tree that is native to south Mississippi. It has a tall, graceful trunk ending in a puff of pine-needled branches.

To learn more

Loblolly Bakery will open at 3207 Hardy St. An opening date has not been set.

For more information, visit loblollybakery.com.

21 साल की उम्र में कैसे दिखते होंगे भगवान राम, AI की मदद से बनाई तस्वीर वायरल

एक यूजर ने कहा, ‘वाल्मीकि रामायण और रामचरितमानस सहित सभी ग्रंथों में दी गई जानकारी के अनुसार यह तस्वीर बनाई गई है। इसलिए यह सही लग रहा है कि 21 वर्ष की आयु में भगवान राम ऐसे ही दिखते होंगे।’

भगवान श्रीराम जब 21 साल के थे तब वह कैसे दिखते रहे होंगे? यह सवाल बहुत से लोगों के जेहन में आता होगा। अब आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलीजेंस (AI) ने भगवान श्रीराम की युवावस्था की एक तस्वीर बनाकर इस सवाल का जवाब दे दिया है। एआई की बनाई पहली तस्वीर में भगवान श्रीराम के चेहरे के हाव-भाव सामान्य हैं, जबकि एक अन्य फोटो में वो मुस्कुराते हुए नजर आ रहे हैं। ये तस्वीरें सोशल मीडिया पर खूब वायरल हो रही हैं। 

भगवान राम की मनमोहक तस्वीर देखकर लोगों ने अपनी खुशी का इजहार किया है। कुछ लोगों का कहना है कि इतना हैंडसम तो आज तक कोई इस धरती पर पैदा ही नहीं हुआ। इंटरनेट यूजर्स को ये तस्वीरें बहुत पसंद आ रही हैं। लोग इन पर जमकर प्रतिक्रिया दे रहे हैं। साथ ही इन्हें सोशल मीडिया के दूसरे प्लेटफार्म्स पर भी शेयर किया जा रहा है। इस तस्वीर को शेयर करते हुए लोग इसके कैप्शन में लिख रहे हैं कि वाल्मीकि रामायण, रामचरितमानस सहित तमाम ग्रंथों में दिए गए विवरणों के अनुसार यह भगवान राम की AI से तैयार की गई फोटो है। इसके मुताबिक श्रीराम 21 साल की आयु में ऐसे दिखते थे।

‘…तो वह रियल में कैसे दिखते होंगे राम’
एक यूजर ने लिखा, ‘जब आर्टिफिशियल फोटो इतनी प्यारी है तो वह रियल में कैसे दिखते होंगे।’ एक अन्य यूजर ने कहा, ‘वाल्मीकि रामायण और रामचरितमानस सहित सभी ग्रंथों में दी गई जानकारी के अनुसार यह तस्वीर बनाई गई है। इसलिए यह सही लग रहा है कि 21 वर्ष की आयु में भगवान राम ऐसे ही दिखते होंगे।’ बहुत सारे लोगों ने इस तस्वीर पर ‘जय श्री राम’ लिखा है। साथ ही लोगों ने ‘जय सिया राम’ भी लिखा है। इनके अलावा भी बहुत से लोगों ने इस तस्वीर पर अपनी राय जाहिर की है। 

‘जैसा सुंदर नाम उतना सुंदर हमारे राम’
भगवान राम की ये वायरल तस्वीर किसने बनाई है, अभी तक इसकी जानकारी नहीं मिल पाई है। भले ही इसे बनाने वाले शख्स के बारे में कुछ पता न हो लेकिन लोग उनके काम की जमकर तारीफ कर रहे हैं। एक यूजर ने लिखा, ‘जैसा सुंदर नाम उतना सुंदर हमारे राम।’ मालूम हो कि एआई की तस्वीरें आजकल सोशल मीडिया पर खूब वायरल हो रही हैं। इससे पहले कुछ जगहों की AI फोटो भी सामने आ चुकी है, जो लोगों को बहुत पसंद आई थी।

Britney Spears has called welfare checks a ‘joke’ not long after authorities visited her California home after the pop singer shared an Instagram video of herself dancing with knives that she has since claimed are ‘fake.’ 

The Toxic singer, 41, who shared a second clip of herself with the kitchen knives following the welfare check, uploaded a photo of a ballerina’s point shoes balancing on knives on stage alongside a lengthy caption on Saturday. 

‘Is it a joke in the news again with welfare checks??? Come on America … we cooler than that, right???’ the performer began. 

‘The officers came to my home and said they would not leave until they spoke to me as people do 4 minute performances with them,’ she penned, and adamantly added, ‘I am getting an apology.’

Spears then added, ‘I’ve been bullied in my home for so long now…ITS ENOUGH! Don’t talk about it, come on, let’s DO!!!’

A ‘joke’: Britney Spears, 41, has called welfare checks a ‘joke’ not long after authorities visited her California after the pop singer shared an Instagram video of herself dancing with knives

Speaking out: The Toxic singer uploaded a photo of a ballerina’s point shoes balancing on knives on stage along with a lengthy caption on Saturday

Britney then wrote, ‘As my mom does the silent treatment when paps ask questions about her own daughter as if I’m in the wrong…nope it’s an old game.’ 

In conclusion, she further slammed authorities showing up at her home and typed, ‘People need to be responsible for their actions! It’s about power for cops.’ 

Earlier this week, TMZ reported that the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department had received a call on Wednesday from an individual ‘expressing concern’ over the singer’s latest social media posts – which included her performance with knives. 

‘Out of an abundance of caution,’ officers made the decision to stop by Britney’s $7.4 million mansion for a welfare check. 

Deputies were able to confirm that the pop singer was fine, and left her house soon afterwards. However, other sources told the outlet that, ‘several people called the cops after Britney posted the knife video…’ 

TMZ later reported that the call on Wednesday was actually made by the LAPD Smart Team – a mental evaluation unit. Authorities went to the star’s house after the caller assured them that she wasn’t just a fan. 

Spears’ attorney reached out to the deputies after the welfare check, and authorities explained that they visited Britney’s home due to the caller knowing the singer. 

The Baby One More Time hitmaker initially sparked concern when she shared a reel of herself dancing with two knives which she uploaded to her 42.1 million followers on Monday. 

Worry: Earlier this week, TMZ reported that the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department had received a call on Wednesday from an individual ‘expressing concern’ over the singer’s latest social media posts

‘Caution’: ‘Out of an abundance of caution,’ officers made the decision to stop by Britney’s $7.4 million mansion for a welfare check

The songstress could be seen wearing a polka-dot cropped top and white bikini bottoms as she showed off a few of her favorite dance moves with the kitchen utensils.

In the caption, she assured her fans, ‘I started playing in the kitchen with knives today. Don’t worry they are NOT real knives !!! Halloween is soon!!!’ 

However, her followers expressed worry over the clip, while others noted that her adorable pups also seemed slightly alarmed in the background. 

After the welfare check, she uploaded another video of herself performing choreography with the knives once again. She sported a different outfit that comprised of a white cropped top as well as pink, drawstring bikini bottoms. 

Britney explained, ‘I know I spooked everyone with the last post, but these are fake knives that my team rented from Hand Prop shop in LA.’

‘These are not real knives. No one needs to worry or call the police. I’m trying to imitate one of my favorite performers Shakira … a performance I was inspired by!!! Cheers to us bad girls who aren’t afraid to push boundaries and take risks.’ 

Earlier this month, Shakira notably danced with knives during her performance during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. 

Explaining: ‘These are not real knives. No one needs to worry or call the police. I’m trying to imitate one of my favorite performers Shakira … a performance I was inspired by!!!’ she wrote

Inspiration: Earlier this month, Shakira notably danced with knives during her performance during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

Back in January, police conducted a welfare check on the singer after she sparked concern by deleting Instagram for for the seventh time in less than a year.

Deputies were then sent out to the Toxic singer’s Thousand Oaks home and determined ‘there was no reason to believe she was in danger.’

Spears reportedly has ‘had a fascination with knives,’ TMZ reported in May, adding that the singer slept ‘with one under her bed’ amid terror of being ‘re-institutionalized.’

A year and a half after the end of her 13-year conservatorship, in which Spears previously described as ‘abusive’ in explosive courtroom testimony, a source alleged that the pop star remains in ‘mortal fear’ that ‘someone will come in the middle of the night, strap her to a gurney and take her to a psych ward.’

After regaining control of her own personal and financial affairs in 2021, the site claims those caring for the mother-of-two ‘prepared a list of recommendations’ for Spears, which included keeping her away from weapons and ‘not driving alone.’

The singer, who revealed in 2021 that she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, is said to have a ‘constant fear of being re-institutionalized.’

Previous check: Back in January, police conducted a welfare check on the singer after she sparked concern by deleting Instagram for for the seventh time in less than a year

In 2022, Britney’s younger sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, claimed in her tell-all book that her sibling once locked them in a room together while holding a knife.

‘I’ve never been around you ever with a knife or would I ever even think to do such!!!’ Britney tweeted in 2022. ‘The only knife I ever saw you with at home was cutting the biggest pieces of squash I ever saw in my life and it was way too big for me to cut.’ 

Britney has been anticipating the release of her memoir, The Woman In Me, which will be available on October 24. 

The star has also been involved in a bitter divorce battle with her ex, Sam Asghari – who filed for divorce from Spears last month in August after a little over one year of marriage. 

BLACKPINK’s Jennie turned heads on September 30, 2023, as she glided through Seoul’s Incheon airport for Paris. Netizens gushed over her gorgeous outfit and chic hairstyle before traveling to Paris for the Chanel SS24 fashion show.

Images of Jennie in the media show her looking flawlessly casual in an all-black attire, complemented by a chic Chanel purse. Further, her wavy bangs and long, black hair enhanced her understated style.

However, what stole the light was her heading straight for the Crazy Horse Cabaret from the airport on September 30, 2023. BLINKs—the fandom moniker of BLACKPINK—cheered both on the streets of Paris and the internet as Jennie arrived at the Crazy Horse to show support for her long-time friend and bandmate, Lisa.

Lalisa Manobal, who goes by her stage name Lisa, performed at the esteemed burlesque venue of the Crazy Horse Cabaret on September 28, 2023, which witnessed BLACKPINK Jisoo and Rosé, among many other VIP guests like Austin Butler with Kaia Gerber, Rosalia, and the second wealthiest family in the world—The Arnault.

It was a sight to behold when fans saw Jennie arrive at Lisa’s last show at the Crazy Horse in the same airport on the evening of September 30. It made the netizens speculate on various things, such as a flight delay, due to which Jennie must have headed straight to the venue wearing the same outfit.

“She made it”: Fans cheered and speculated that Jennie must’ve run through the airport to make it to Lisa’s show on time

Furthermore, fans also observed that Lisa’s last show on September 30 was delayed by thirty minutes, leading them to speculate if it was because of Jennie and her reportedly delayed flight. Others hailed and lauded the friendship between the girls, which is a rare sight in the competitive environment of the entertainment industry among peers.

The BLINKs flooded Twitter/X as they expressed their happiness for both Lisa performing at the Crazy Horse Cabaret and the Solo singer’s presence to support her “friend.”

For the uninitiated, Crazy Horse Cabaret is a prestigious burlesque situated at Avenue George V, just off the Champs Élysées, and beside renowned luxury fashion houses Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, and Balenciaga.

Established by Alain Bernardin in 1951, the legendary Crazy Horse has a legacy of boudoir-themed dance performances and is only frequented by the stalwarts of the fashion and entertainment industries.

Besides, before Lisa, prominent celebrities like Beyoncé, Pamela Anderson, and Dita Von Teese had all performed ‘Le Crazy’ at the acclaimed venue. Beyond K-pop, Lisa’s performances at Crazy Horse solidified her position as a global superstar.

Lisa, a multi-talented pop and fashion diva who supports the empowerment of women, has more than 100 million millennial and Gen Z admirers globally.

Furthermore, fans also saw Lisa at the after-party of Crazy Horse Cabaret on September 30, 2023, as one of the X users, @lisarihh, posted the clip where Lisa is reportedly enjoying herself among her friends.

In other news, Lisa, Jennie, and Jisoo are reportedly leaving YG Entertainment, resulting in a 30% decline in the company’s stock prices. While Rosé has been reported to have renewed her exclusive contract with YGE, as per Seoul Sports, Lisa was seen traveling alone to Paris without any YGE staff before her Crazy Horse show on September 25, 2023.

Amid the rising uncertainties of the group’s future with YG Entertainment, the girls are constantly giving stellar appearances and iconic shows individually all across the globe. It is a testament to the quartet’s devotion to their fans and dedication to their individual solo art.