Community Calendar for 4-13-24
Ongoing ■ Jubilee of Homes: The Preservation Society of Columbus is hosting the Jubilee of Homes Tour for three weekends in April, Friday through Sunday
Starkville Town and Country Garden Club tours Bell home
The Starkville Town and Country Garden Club toured the new home and gardens of Harry and Ann Bell, owners of Bell Building Supply on April 4.
Junior Auxiliary crowns 74th charity ball king, queen
The Junior Auxiliary of Columbus held its 74th annual charity ball on April 6, where a king and queen were crowned. Two royal pages were also selected.
Houses of worship open their doors for Spring Pilgrimage
While the Columbus Spring Pilgrimage often revolves around antebellum homes and historical houses, a few of the city’s houses of worship opened their doors for this year’s season.
Fairview Elementary boys learn from new JA ‘AllStars’ camp
The Junior Auxiliary of Columbus Provisional Class of 2023-2024 is excited to announce its newest event, “AllStars.”
Community Calendar for 4-6-24
Ongoing ■ Historic Home Tours: Historic Home Tours of Columbus, Mississippi will be hosting tours of antebellum homes every day from April 2-13. Tickets are
New tattoo artist sets up shop in Rosenzweig Arts Center
Bella Wala’s tattoo gun buzzes as she outlines an image of a treasure map stuck in a bottle on a piece of fake skin, working in a room tucked in the bottom floor of the Rosenzweig Arts Center.
Columbus-Lowndes Public Library gets new overhead scanner
The Local History Department at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System has a new CZUR ET24 Pro overhead book scanner.
Poetry class raises money for Loaves and Fishes
How can new writers learn about poetry? How can hungry people get a hot meal?
JA of Columbus announces 2024 Charity Ball court
Junior Auxiliary of Columbus is pleased to announce the members of the 74th Annual Charity Ball Court to be presented April 6 at Trotter Convention Center.
Community Calendar for 3-30-24
Saturday, March 30 ■ Starkville DIY: The art collective Starkville DIY is presenting a concert for local bands Head Cannon, Sludgelung and Blue Days starting
Community Calendar for 3-23-24
Saturday, March 23 ■ Spring Fest 2024: The Confectionary at Elmview and Brush It Off Paint Parties are throwing a spring fest, featuring more than
From poverty to publishing ‘The Death Letter’
A few years ago, Dr. J. Stephen Beam and his wife, Dawn, made arrangements for their future headstone.
New Mississippi Author visits Starkville library with southern thriller
Mississippi author J. Stephen Beam will sign copies of his acclaimed first novel, “The Death Letter” (Dogwood Press, 2023), at the Starkville Public Library on Thursday at noon. First edition signed copies will be available at the signing.
Joy Prom returns to The W
Mississippi University for Women will continue its partnership with Mt. Vernon Church this year to bring Joy Prom back to campus Saturday night.