Articles by Abigail Sipe Rochester
Country Store Bake Sale returning to Lee Home for 61st year
For the 61st year, the Columbus Lowndes County Antiquities Society is preparing for the Lee Home Country Store Bake Sale, helping families in the city prepare for their Thanksgiving meals.
Prepping for Thanksgiving with pumpkin cake
One week and some change from the writing of this column, families all over the country will be getting together for the biggest meal of the year: Thanksgiving.
Artisans, crafters, vendors gear up for Starkville holiday bazaar’s 51st year
Paige Watson, director of Main Street for the Greater Starkville Development Partnership, said this year’s bazaar is two weeks earlier than normal, giving shoppers even more time to purchase gifts before the holidays. From Tuesday to Thursday, artisans, crafters and vendors will be set up at the Mill at MSU, many selling items that are handmade.
Town and Country Garden Club hosts auction to fight cancer
The Town and Country Garden Club has felt how devastating cancer can be, as five members of the club have passed away from the disease, and even more have been affected.
First Methodist Church celebrates 200 years
For 200 years, members of First Methodist Church have been gathering together for church services, meals, holidays, and service projects, often supporting each other through thick and thin.
Weekend bets: Fun things to do in the Golden Triangle this weekend (Nov. 10-12)
This weekend has a variety of events to choose from including a country line dancing night, an artist market, Veterans Day events and more! There
Parades, museum rededication set to celebrate veterans
While members of the armed forces defend the United States every day, their service will be prominently recognized Saturday during Veterans Day activities across the Golden Triangle.
A supermodel’s recipe with southern intuition
When it comes to cooking, I have always erred on the side of making a dish more flavorful.
MSMS junior wins statewide piano competition
A moment of silence hangs in the air. 16-year-old Memphis, Tennessee native Harrison Shao sits in front of a piano, preparing to play.
Late Korean artist’s paintings displayed by CAC during November
While the Columbus Arts Council regularly brings important art to the attention of the city residents, some exhibitions carry more weight than others.
Baptist doctor: 25% weight reduction possible with surgery, diet, exercise
When it comes to obesity, it’s not always about the numbers on the scale. Instead, Dr. Brad Beckham of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle, said it’s about years on your lifespan.
Home is where the chicken enchiladas are
I’m not exactly sure where the phrase, “home is where the heart is” came from, but whoever came up with it does not understand the heart of a homebody.
Art ‘N Antiques returns to downtown Columbus
Polished silver, plush rugs, antique furniture and fine artwork are about to once again return to the heart of downtown Columbus.
51 years of Brunswick stew and other Oktoc traditions
Brunswick stew simmers in cast iron pots, while men with wooden paddles stir the bubbling mixture. From start to finish, cooking takes at least 16 hours.
New York Times contributing opinion writer visits MUW
Newspapers, and newspaper writers, are often known for moving fast. But for Margaret Renkl, New York Times contributing opinion writer and author of multiple books, slowing down and falling in love with nature is essential to saving it in the future.
Dreams inspire woman to create fabric artwork
Lukuise Swanigan doesn’t consider herself to be an artist. But when she comes home from a long day of working in quality control, a kitchen full of fabric, baskets of fabric cords and adhesive is waiting for her, along with a sketch of a family that is waiting to be brought to life.
Firefighter keeps positive attitude, despite accident that briefly sidelined him
On Dec. 8, 2021, Lukas Borntrager with Columbus Fire and Rescue was in a car accident where he was hit head-on by an 18-wheeler.
Weekend bets: Fun things to do in the Golden Triangle this weekend (Oct. 27-29)
This weekend has a variety of events to choose from including UnTapped Downtown, Diamonds and Dancing, the Oktoc Country Store and more! There is sure
Pumpkinpalooza, fall festivals and trunk-or-treats, oh my!
Halloween is once again on the horizon, filling the Golden Triangle with pumpkins, bats, ghosts, and all things spooky.
Enjoying the magic of slow cooker Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes
Well, there’s no other way to say it. Over the past week, my life has been falling apart.
