Vernon native wields designing skills on HGTV’s ‘Beach Flip’

Daphney Massey recently realized a few truths — such as that two women can move refrigerators and king-sized mattresses up and down stairs by themselves if they put their minds to it.

The Battle is over, and results are in

Local tomato growers recently put their all into producing the biggest fruit they could coax from Mother Earth.

Columbus teen ranks in Top 10 at state competition

Evelyn Claire “Evie” McIntyre of Columbus earned Top Ten honors as she represented Lowndes County July 25 in the 2015-2016 Distinguished Young Women of Mississippi competition in Meridian.

Tom Wilburn, horse trainer, farmer & storyteller, dies at 96

The word “singular” might have been coined for Tom Wilburn.

Clay County ‘landscapes of memory’ unfold in new book

Clay County’s “landscapes of memory” are revealed to new generations in a book to be released Aug. 3.

Starkville’s Cunetto honored with MAAE award

The Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education honored Stephen Cunetto of Starkville July 14 with its 2015 Thad Cochran Distinguished Arts Educator Award for theater.

A historic cabin, once ‘hidden,’ is back in the family

Not so very long ago, the walls of an 1843 log cabin stood weathering toward obscurity in Chicot County, Arkansas.

A pasta class at The W is ‘all in the family’ — and all about community outreach

There was a party going on in Columbus Saturday, a family pasta party.

For Cracker Barrel manager, turns out you can come home again

When Aaron Jenkins began working for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store three years ago, the 2007 Caledonia High School graduate didn’t envision that career path would eventually lead right back home.

A local filmmaker continues to dream, creating a world of intrigue and vampires

“Once upon a time.”

That’s how Carlos Rosales hopes any book ever written about his life will begin.

SCT’s musical revue: How it ends is up to you

It’s not unusual for Starkville Community Theater to present a musical revue. What is unusual is the twist found in this summer’s show, “A Song Can Change Your Life.”

Columbus author’s ‘A Fairytale’ earns Mom’s Choice Award

Candy Grant’s fertile imagination has already fueled five published children’s books, with more soon to come.

Snack fatigue? Here’s a round-up of creative ways to make fruit fun

Did you notice? At about the minute the last firecracker popped on July 4, stores began slipping back-to-school supplies on the shelves.

Make room, fellas: There’s a new kid on the block to carry on at one of Columbus’ oldest

Almost 80 years after Ben F. Chilcutt — Mr. Ben — founded Ben F. Chilcutt and Sons, the family business known widely as New Home Building Stores welcomes the fifth generation to learn the ropes.

Crecink named new director of United Way of North Central Mississippi

Candy Crecink of Starkville has been the executive director of the United Way of North Central Mississippi since only late May.

CAC to open exhibit, honor ‘Uncle Bunky’ as Great American

The Columbus Arts Council will institute a new initiative Thursday during the opening reception for its July exhibit.

Tomato troubleshoot: Rx for tomatoes, plus tips on topics from compost to cannas

Reid Nevins knows tomatoes.

A hunt for heritage: The search for an ancestral village brings Chickasaw explorers to a land of history and lore

Editor’s note: In his column “Ask Rufus” in The Dispatch June 21, Rufus Ward wrote of an expedition by Chickasaw students to sites in the

At retirement, Tilley honored for servant’s heart for those with special needs

If ears can actually “burn,” Connie Tilley’s surely must have been tinged red on Tuesday.

Summer squash: Baked, grilled or sauteed, don’t miss out on the season’s versatile yellow veggie

Doil Moore could barely keep up. The run on fresh vegetables and fruit at the Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market in Columbus Monday afternoon kept vendors hopping.