Articles by Jan Swoope
Yes MAM Trio offers up a sentimental journey through song
Anna Blassingame and Margaret and Martha Chunn from the Blue Springs area are young in years.
Project CHEW chef: Understand food… and get closer to the dirt
Chef Chris Ellis has taken on a Herculean task: changing a way of thinking.
If I may: Other mothers
My life has been richer for other mothers — women whose lifelines crossed mine at an early age.
West Alabama’s Freedom Creek announces 2015 lineup
Blues buffs from the Golden Triangle and surrounds look forward to crossing the state line this time of year for a dose of the music they enjoy.
Columbus Choral Society to present Mother’s Day concert
The Columbus Choral Society offers a “treat for moms” Sunday — a Mother’s Day concert showcasing not only music, but poetry and anecdotes as well.
Bread of Life: Food pantry helps fill need, builds connections
A chill drizzle fell from the skies on a recent Thursday morning in Columbus. In spite of it, a line of people filled the walkway outside the Bread of Life Food Pantry, patiently waiting for the doors to open.
In art, as in life, not all things can be taken at face value: The incredible tale of art forger Mark Landis
During the past 30 years of his improbable life, Mark Landis of Laurel has been called a philanthropist, a con artist, a benefactor, a criminal.
Loaves and Fishes Gala to support community soup kitchen
The Loaves and Fishes Community Soup Kitchen in Columbus served 18,183 meals in 2014. Volunteers at the heart of the nonprofit ministry expect that number to be even higher this year.
Girlchoir to present evening of home tours, concert
Tours of two impressive homes, catered foods, floral designs and inspiring choral music are in store Saturday, May 9 during “An Evening with the Columbus Girlchoir.”
A spring tradition: St. Paul’s Church readies for May Luncheon
April showers bring more than May flowers — they also bring the annual May Luncheon and Bake Sale at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Market Street vendors prep for festival: Welcome to Kenneth Smith’s ‘wonderful world of color’
Kenneth Smith is hooked on color. Glass and color.
Visitors from Down Under tour Deep South
Columbus extended Southern hospitality to 27 visitors from Australia this past week.
Open house, ‘tea party’ to feature icon’s hats
Carole McReynolds Davis was an original. When she passed away in June 2014, Starkville’s civic cheerleader left a legacy of enthusiasm that was evident in everything she undertook. And Davis loved hats — creating them, wearing them, sharing them.
Relay for Life: Food, fun and hope highlight Saturday’s Relay in Columbus
There are any number of great places to eat in the Golden Triangle, week in and week out. But there is one place where food dollars spent Saturday can add power and punch to the fight against cancer.
Used Boy Scout uniforms on hand? A uniform drive is on
Growing Scouts can go through uniforms at a rapid clip.
West Point preps for third annual Art Walk
A riot of creativity, color and craftsmanship is expected in downtown West Point April 25 when the city hosts its third annual Art Walk.
Mississippi’s Battle of the Bulge veterans offer scholarships
Members and associate members of the Mississippi Chapter of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge have established scholarships for direct descendants of Mississippi veterans of the World War II Battle of the Bulge, the Ardennes.
Craving catfish: A Southern staple, blackened and delicious
There’s been so much catfish in the air lately — the Catfish in the Alley cooking contest Saturday in downtown Columbus, and the CONTACT Helpline catfish (and barbecue) plate fundraiser the same day. It seemed an appropriate time to touch on this prolific Southern staple.
Columbus Exchange Club ‘believes in the blue’ to combat child abuse
Blue ribbons spotted in downtown Columbus and nearby are visual reminders that April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Tomato growing, contest topics of upcoming seminar
The Lowndes County Extension Service and Lowndes Farm Supply present a free Tomato Battle and Tomato Growing seminar Tuesday.
