Outdoors Feature: All Feathers Taxidermy focuses on brilliant colors, vibrant memories

Taxidermists generally agree the most challenging mounts to consistently do well are those involving birds.

West Lowndes dominates Okolona behind Lucious’ big night

From the opening kickoff to the final whistle, West Lowndes controlled every phase of the game Friday night.

Sports Column: Tommy Kelly, a big man with big dreams, has turned around Lanier’s football team

Knolyn Bailey, a bright-eyed, just-turned-16-year-old, 10th grade running back, has grown up attending football games at Lanier High where his mother teaches.

Outdoors Column: Eyes of the critter failed connection with reality

The guy was very proud of his work and, mostly, I suppose, it was good.

Picasso portrait of muse Dora Maar in vivid hat, long hidden from view, sells for 32 million euros

A vividly hued Picasso portrait of longtime muse and partner Dora Maar that had remained out of view for more than eight decades sold Friday at auction for 32 million euros (about $37 million), including fees.

Sherry Ivy: God is a promise keeper

God has the ability and power to fulfill every promise He makes to us. We can have absolute confidence in Him to do what He says He will do because He’s a promise keeper. His timing is always perfect, and His promises will surely come to pass in our lives.

Andrew McLarty: All Saints’ Day: The time to remember and rejoice

As the pumpkins on porches are snuffed and the last of the candy wrappers are swept away, the Christian calendar invites us into something deeper than the sugar rush of Halloween. Nov. 1 marks All Saints’ Day, a feast day when the church pauses to remember those who have gone before us in faith – both the famous and the familiar, the canonized saints and the quiet heroes who shaped our own stories.

Downtown Columbus gears up for holiday cheer with Christmas open house

Downtown Columbus will light up for the holidays Nov. 6-8 as the city hosts its annual Christmas Open House, offering shoppers three days of festive fun, unique gifts and seasonal treats.

Third Annual Festival of Trees Kicks Off Holiday Season in Starkville

The holiday season is in full swing in Starkville as Friends of the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum present the Third Annual Festival of Trees, a celebration of creativity, community and holiday spirit.

Photo: Feminist Book Club

In the Garden with Felder: A gardener’s guide to letting go of the rules

I’ve never been much for horticultural rules, choosing instead to do as I please in my small home garden.

Mobile college and career planning services offered to students in Mississippi Delta

Clarksdale High School Graduation Coach Tre’Shawn Malone exited the front doors of the high school and escorted two senior students to a 17-foot truck parked in the bus loop. As they approached the Get2College Mobile Unit, an outside TV monitor played YouTube videos about college. Malone verified that the team was ready and then sent one student into the back of the unit. The second stepped on the custom mat and climbed the stairs into the front of the vehicle.

Letter: Columnist responds to recent letters

I’d like to thank Ms. Baeuerlin and Mr. Wheeler for giving me the opportunity to illustrate exactly what I meant in my column on indoctrination.

Clay Bowen: October Glory

October. It really is glorious. Right now, this very moment, we should pause and take it all in. We almost missed it.

Student salutes: a visual tribute to MSU alumni & veterans

Building on the university’s rich military history, Mississippi State students are recognizing MSU’s veteran alumni with an exhibition in the Colvard Student Union Art Gallery.

Letter: Cats versus the bear response

I read Mr. Bill Gillmore’s Cats versus the bear with keen interest. How beautifully he exemplified. I am not sure how a leader could make

Virtual classrooms keep students learning despite teacher shortage

Near the beginning of this school year, West Point High School lost their Algebra II teacher to a family emergency.

Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne are among Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, LL Cool J, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads’ David Byrne are among the impressive list of nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class, an eclectic mix of pop, hip-hop, folk and rock innovators.

Four Delta men arrested in Starkville on gambling charges

Four men were arrested Wednesday at Walmart Supercenter for gambling. Two of the suspects also face firearms charges.

Kiffin compares Oklahoma defense to an aggressive offense

Oklahoma’s vaunted defensive line and pass rush reminds Ole Miss senior offensive tackle Jayden Williams a lot of a group he saw up close and personal a year ago.