Southern gardening: Ornamental peppers make a hot splash in landscapes

You may have heard me talk over the last couple of years about my interest in using ornamental peppers in Mississippi landscapes. That’s because I am a true “chili head.”

Oktibbeha Heritage Museum to hold Scanning Day

In an effort to help citizens preserve historically significant documents and photos, the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum is partnering with Mississippi State University to hold a Scanning Day Thursday, Sept. 20, at the museum.

Library grant will bring ‘Civil War 150’ programs

The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library has received a grant to host programs and speakers in 2013 in honor of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War.

Military notes: Yeates graduates

Army Spec. David E. Yeates has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied

Military notes: Henderson graduates

Army Pfc. Brian Henderson has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training

Birth: Liam David Both

Liam David Both Jesse and Michelle Both of Columbus announce the birth of their son, Liam David Both, on June 30, 2012, at Baptist Memorial

Birth: Emileigh Grace Bartley

Emileigh Grace Bartley Bobby and Patti Bartley of Columbus announce the birth of their daughter, Emileigh Grace Bartley, on Sept. 5, 2012, at Baptist Memorial

Vet School sponsors art contest for children

Lights, camera, action! The Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine is inviting children to submit artwork that showcases animals on the “silver screen.”

Humanities Series opens with Constitution Day observance

The 2012-2013 Mississippi State Institute for the Humanities Distinguished Lecture Series opens with a Constitution Day event Monday.

Arrest report 9-14-12

The following arrests were reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department: Sylvia Shalay Tate, 19, of 307 Sand Road, was arrested

Miss. governor headed to Japan for economic conference

Republican Phil Bryant of Mississippi is one of five Southeastern U.S. governors in Japan for a trade conference.

Aberdeen set for another Dandy Dozen player

ABERDEEN — For the second time this season, the Aberdeen High School football team will face a member of The Jackson-Clarion Ledger’s Dandy Dozen squad.

Ole Miss will play host to No. 14 Texas

OXFORD — Two victories this season have helped soothe some of the University of Mississippi football program’s embarrassment after an abysmal 2011 season.

Now the No. 14 University of Texas is coming to town.

Arrest report 9-13-12

The following arrests were reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department: Benjamin Colby Bishop, 27, of 171 Center St., was arrested

One killed in Highway 182 crash

A Crawford man is dead following a Wednesday morning collision.

Building permits 9-13-12

Columbus Aug. 28- Sept. 11 Not available at time of press Lowndes County Aug. 29- Sept. 11 Not available at time of press Starkville August

Marriages and divorces 9-13-12

COLUMBUS Marriages Aug. 28- Sept. 11 Taylor Scott McNamee and LaTanya Tsosie Christopher Richardson and LaTonia Denise Brown Lawrence Scott Farrell and Kelly Jo Hines

Smoked fish and why you should love it

Several thousand years ago, people discovered that exposing fish to intense amounts of salt and smoke was a great way of preserving the catch for later.

Judge orders mental exam for arson suspect

A judge has ordered a second mental evaluation for a man charged with setting fire to a north Mississippi antiques business.

Miss. peanuts needed Isaac rain, now need dry weather

Hurricane Isaac’s rains came at the right time for peanuts in southeast Mississippi, which got more than a foot and a half of rain in some spots.