Articles by Nicole Layton
Be thankful for garden’s beauty and performance
This Thanksgiving week, I’m recovering from a particularly nasty infection in my leg. I’m not looking for sympathy, but it has given me the opportunity
Group offers tips for a dementia-friendly holiday celebration
For many, the holiday season is a joyful one spent together with loved ones — including families affected by dementia. Being adaptable and building an
‘Never too late to find family’
In a 2018 article in The Commercial Dispatch written by the late Jan Swoope, Judith Carpenter spoke about her husband, Stephen Carpenter, who was reunited
New pastor to lead Trinity Presbyterian Church
STARKVILLE — The Rev. Natalie Wolf will take over as pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church, in Starkville, in December. The graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary
Lifestyles briefs: Library’s Festival of Trees open house set for Dec. 9
The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library will have an open house for its Annual Festival of Trees from 4-6 p.m. Dec. 9. The public is invited to
Holiday tradition fades as company discontinues sausage wrap rolls
When it comes to the holidays, certain dishes make the season complete.
Education: EMCC students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa
Forty-six East Mississippi Community College students were inducted into the Beta Iota Zeta chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society on Nov. 9, in
School news: Nursing group raises funds for OWL Food Pantry
Mississippi University for Women continues to do its part to fight food insecurity. The Zeta Rho Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of
Baptist earns straight As for patient safety
Since 2012, Leapfrog Group has been issuing hospital safety guides twice a year. Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle is one of 23 hospitals within the nation to receive the top rating — straight A’s — every year and the only hospital in Mississippi to earn the top rating this fall.
Mary Switzer to lead Starkville Area Arts Council
Starkville Area Arts Council hopes to help the city’s arts scene grow under the guidance of its newly hired new executive director and first program coordinator.
Evelyn the Seamstress retires
Evelyn Rigdon, of Columbus, has helped residents of the Golden Triangle and beyond create memories.
Chasing Food Adventures: Biscuit invasion: Shortbread cookies from Apple TV’s Ted Lasso
When my youngest son started playing soccer last year, I started to see some of my Facebook friends comment about an Apple TV+ show called Ted Lasso. I tuned in on a rare day off and my family was immediately hooked.
Sweet potatoes are more than just candied holiday side dish
Recently, I interviewed Eve Priester, president of the Starkville District United Methodist Women. We talked about the organization, what it does and what it plans to do. Priester is passionate about eliminating hunger in the state of Mississippi, so naturally, we talked a bit about food.
Effort hopes to give away 1,000 turkeys Saturday
Several Lowndes County organizations are asking for the community’s help in assisting those less fortunate this holiday season.
Monday Profile: Retired nurse dedicates time to helping caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients
Once a month, caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients throughout the Golden Triangle and beyond gather either via Zoom or in-person at Starkville Church of Christ.
School news — Students invited to submit story for competition
Submissions are being accepted for Mississippi State’s 2022 Story State Storytelling Competition. Undergraduate students from any public or private university or college can participate. To
Buy local during Hitching Lot Holiday Farmers’ Market
Over 50 vendors will provide last-minute Thanksgiving goodies at the 14th Hitching Lot Holiday Farmers’ Market.
United Methodist Women: Over 50 years of helping children, youths and elderly
United Methodist Women has worked in local communities to enrich the lives of children, youths and the elderly for over 50 years.
Ole Miss softball lands D-II Player of the Year Boyer
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