Articles by Jan Swoope
Tasty Tradition: At 29 and counting, Ole Country Bakery still excels in bountiful breads and more
While most of the world slumbers at 4 a.m., the day is under way at Ole Country Bakery in Brooksville.
It’s never too late
It’s early morning, and Jack Brett is on his way to breakfast at Trinity Personal Care Center in Columbus. But first, the 83-year-young resident has an important stop to make at the center’s unique computer center.
Author of Walter Anderson picture-book to visit Triangle
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators’ Southern Breeze Region announces an Aug. 5 visit to the Golden Triangle by prize-winning author Hester Bass.
Trivial Pursuit pays off on ‘Jeopardy’ for MUW professor
When Alex Trebek revealed “College Towns” as a category this week on “Jeopardy,” contestant Nora Corrigan of Columbus was pretty pleased. That, and other topics, helped the Mississippi University for Women assistant professor of English finish in first place on Tuesday, with more than $27,000 in winnings.
Trivial Pursuit pays off on ‘Jeopardy’ for MUW professor
When Alex Trebek revealed “College Towns” as a category this week on “Jeopardy,” contestant Nora Corrigan of Columbus was pretty pleased. That, and other topics, helped the Mississippi University for Women assistant professor of English finish in first place on Tuesday, with more than $27,000 in winnings.
Joy of cooking: From Iceland to the Deep South, Sigga Head finds happiness in the kitchen
Cookbook titles aside, that phrase, “the joy of cooking,” might have been coined for Sigga Head.
Two area singers head to New Orleans auditions
Cideania “Sprite” Wilson of Caledonia and Stephanie Thorn of Starkville are doing something about their dreams to sing. Today, the two Golden Triangle residents are on the road to New Orleans for American Idol auditions bright and early Monday morning at the New Orleans Arena.
Summer Scholars keep the beat going
Participants at the 2010 Mississippi State University Summer Scholars camps currently in progress have been busy writing and producing an original musical comedy to present to the public.
Public invited to Aberdeen open house in HGTV series
Celebrity makeup artist and Aberdeen native Billy Brasfield has been busy making over another of Aberdeen’s older homes, this time for an HGTV show to air in January 2011. After weeks of intense work, structurally and design-wise, the home at 208 High St. in Aberdeen will be completely staged and featured in an open house for the public Wednesday from 4-7 p.m.
Get kids in the kitchen with easy-to-make cool treats
Sometimes kids just need a little inspiration to try something in the kitchen. Sultry summertime offers a great opportunity to tempt them to make some simple, fun and yes, even healthy, snacks. The time together with mom or dad — or grandparents — can be a memory-builder, too.
‘Before and After the Storm’ exhibit shows contrasts
An exhibition of artwork by Columbus resident Virginia Lloyd Eselin, titled “Before and After the Storm: A Retrospective/A New Beginning,” is open at the Columbus Arts Council’s Rosenzweig Arts Center in Columbus.
Tennessee Williams Tribute will include ‘Stella Shouting Contest’
A bit of New Orleans will arrive in Columbus Sept. 10, when the Tennessee Williams Tribute welcomes a Stella Shouting Contest as part of its week-long festivities in the city of the playwright and poet’s birth in 1911.
Small hands have big hearts for local servicemen
Children attending Vacation Bible School at the Piney Grove United Methodist Church in Steens June 21-25 learned an important lesson the surest way — by doing.
The wonderful world of … Andy Harkness
When Andy Harkness was bagging groceries on the night shift at Starkville’s Sack and Save 18 years ago, he had no idea his future was about to become so … well, animated.
