Articles by Abigail Sipe Rochester
Overnight oats help with surviving the morning
I’m not going to lie. I’ve always been bad at mornings.
Green cups headed to downtown Sept. 15
On Sept. 15, the city’s new Go Cup ordinance for liquor, beer and light wine goes into effect. With this date fast approaching, city representatives have started discussing how the ordinance will be practically implemented with business owners and the public.
Former Disney art director follows dream of writing children’s books
When Starkville native Andy Harkness was in the second grade, a teacher gave him an assignment to write a story and to draw pictures to go with it.
Art exhibition ‘Terra Infirma’ expresses chaos and order in nature
“How do you grieve something that is still happening to you?”
Weekend bets: Fun things to do in the Golden Triangle this weekend (Sept. 1-3)
This weekend has a variety of events to choose from including the Prairie Arts Festival, 2 Mules at the Museum and concerts galore! If you’re
Prairie Arts Festival returning to downtown West Point
Labor Day weekend is fast approaching, which means once again, artists are about to flood the streets for the 45th annual Prairie Arts Festival this Saturday.
Racing against the clock with honey lemon glazed salmon
Since we got married last May, I have realized that a huge factor in what Hunter and I eat is time.
Columbus-Lowndes Public Library celebrates 50 years
On May 6, 1973, former Director Chebie Bateman stood behind the desk of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, looking out to a crowd of county residents who were excited to dedicate and open the new location on Seventh Street.
Walking in the boots of Columbus Fire and Rescue
Every day, firefighters across the country run into burning buildings to save lives. But it’s not every day that a writer gets invited to walk in a firefighter’s shoes — or boots.
Three songwriters from weekend faceoff will play at Cotton District Arts Festival
This weekend, musical artists will face off at Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern, looking to impress a panel of judges and prove they are the best songwriter in the city.
Weekend bets: Fun things to do in the Golden Triangle this weekend (Aug. 25-27)
This weekend has a variety of events to choose from including an art market, book signings and even a singer/songwriter competition! There is sure to
Results from RURAL health study expected this fall
After almost eight months of being parked in front of OCH Regional Medical Center, the Risks Underlying Rural Areas Longitudinal (RURAL) Study mobile exam unit has rolled out of Oktibbeha County.
Female authors share stories of loss and angels in ‘All Night, All Day’
While some may shy away from grief, “All Night, All Day” faces it head-on.
‘Katfish for Kaptain’ to raise money for New Hope student struck by vehicle
On Aug. 1, 8-year-old Kaptain Edge got off a school bus taking him from New Hope Elementary to the high school, where he was supposed to walk into his mother’s classroom. From there, the pair planned to walk home, just across the street from the school.
Weekend bets: Fun things to do in the Golden Triangle this weekend (Aug. 18-20)
This weekend has a variety of events to choose from including a motorcycle rally, concerts, fundraisers and more! There is sure to be something for
Save time by slow cooking with a quick recipe
Sometimes, there is just not enough time in the day to get everything done.
Public, private sector combine to prevent cyberthreats
A manufacturing plant uses an advanced computational fluid dynamics model to automate the production of steel.
But if outside parties hack into the plant’s computer system, they could gain access to the steel’s formula, and with a slight adjustment, ruin the whole batch.
CPD detective starts mentorship program for young men
Over the past six years, Columbus Police Department Det. Darnell Madison has seen crimes committed by progressively younger suspects in the city. But instead of waiting for this to change, he decided to act.
Chef supports friend with liver cancer through food
On April 28, Bryan Spencer was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, which had spread to his liver in seven spots.
