Articles by Jan Swoope
‘Year of the Goose’ to celebrate a 30th anniversary for ‘Mother Goose’
This year will mark the 30th anniversary of Edwina Williams’ embodiment of the beloved character Mother Goose with the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library.
‘Be my Valentine’: Special occasions call for a meal to match (plus tips for home chefs)
When it comes to Valentine’s, an outstanding dining experience is a time-honored way to celebrate.
Inclusion Sundays: How one church is stepping up for families of children with special needs
A house of worship is typically a place of respite. For parents of children with special needs, however, a Sunday at church is often another day of work and worry.
Big Band experience returns to Golden Triangle
The distinctive music of the Big Band era returns to the Golden Triangle Friday, Feb. 12.
Souper ways to help Loaves & Fishes’ Souper Wednesdays
What better time than Super Bowl week to commit to helping out Souper Wednesdays at the Loaves & Fishes Community Soup Kitchen in Columbus?
Meet Nao: Researchers at MSU explore ways a pint-sized robot might help children
A unique research assistant on the Mississippi State University campus is helping with studies that could potentially rewrite rules when it comes to counteracting bullying and possibly solving crimes involving children.
‘Art in Wonderland’: a bit of magic to benefit the arts
When young Alice had her first adventures in Wonderland in 1865, she didn’t know her exploits would inspire a fundraiser for the arts a century and a half later.
Dynamic duo to present concert, workshop Feb. 6
Twin Kennedy’s live performances have been described as “infectious,” “energetic” and “hand-clapping, toe-tapping” good times.
Ready to plant? Lowndes County Arbor Day tree giveaway set
On Thursday, Feb. 11 the Lowndes County Soil and Water Conservation District will give away trees in observance of Arbor Day, which is officially Feb. 12 for Mississippi.
Living vegan: An area family talks about living — and thriving — as vegans
Dusty Jones grew up in the Deep South, where barbecue and chicken are king and tabletops often overflow with animal-based foods.
Parties with a purpose: Old denim changes lives a world away, one pair of feet at a time
Those who have never spent time in sub-Saharan Africa are unlikely to have encountered jiggers. For barefoot children in rural areas there, however, the parasitic sand fleas are all too painfully common.
African Children’s Choir to sing in Columbus
They are known for melting the hearts of audiences worldwide with their charming smiles, voices and lively songs and dances.
Super food: Game goodies for Sunday’s showdowns and Super Bowl 50
And then there were four. After a heart-pumping, hand-wringing weekend of gridiron clashes, the four NFL contenders left standing — Denver Broncos vs. New England Patriots; Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals — will battle Sunday for a chance to advance to Super Bowl 50, to be played Feb. 7.
Signs of yesteryear: Take a stroll down memory lane with a couple of history hunters
Freddie Fields’ historic 1841 home in Columbus boasts a line of period decor inside, but not in the way one might necessarily expect.
Small changes, big results: More strategies for New Year’s resolution success
Last Wednesday, we looked at a few baby steps that could bolster New Year’s resolution success for a healthier you.
‘A beautiful language’: A mother’s story inspires an opportunity to broaden the conversation
Merrill Rosamond’s perception of communication underwent a sea change in 1974. That’s the year her eldest daughter was born in Florida. Any hearing impairment wasn’t immediately apparent, but as time passed, telltale signs surfaced. Medical evaluations confirmed it. The sweet baby had been born deaf.
An evening of Kakizome offered Tuesday
A “Taste of Art” class Tuesday evening at the Rosenzweig Arts Center offers participants a unique way of welcoming 2016. The Columbus Arts Council hosts a session in Kakizome, with Chieko Iwata.
Volunteer Columbus marks MLK Day of Service with coat drive
In observance of the national Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Jan. 18, the United Way’s Volunteer Columbus is asking for donations of new and gently-used coats for children and adults this week.
Singer/songwriter Eric Taylor to perform Friday in Columbus
Acoustic Guitar magazine once wrote, “If there’s anything better than Nanci Griffith or Lyle Lovett singing an Eric Taylor tune, it’s Taylor singing it himself …”
Small changes, big results: Intimidated by a New Year’s resolution? Baby steps can get you there
Six days into 2016 and some of us are already feeling the pressure of lofty promises we made ourselves in a fit of new year euphoria.
Jelly Roll to perform at Jeffery Simmons Community Fun Day
July 3, 2025
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