Articles by Nicole Layton
EDUCATION BRIEFS — Students can register, pay for EMCC programs online
East Mississippi Community College’s Workforce and Community Services division launched new software that allow students to sign up and pay for non-credit workforce classes online.
EDUCATION — Alexander receives MUW Legacy Scholarship
Mississippi University for Women freshman Emma Grace Alexander, of New Hope, is the 2021-22 recipient of the MUW Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship. A New Hope
Chasing Food Adventures: Recipes offer a healthier way to snack
If my youngest son had his way, he would snack all day long.
SCHOOL NEWS — Annunciation Catholic School’s Principal and Honor Roll lists
The following students were named to the Annunciation Catholic School’s Principal and Honor Roll lists for the first nine weeks: Principal’s List 3rd Grade: Paisley
State agency offers support to help citizens quit smoking
Over the last five years, incidences of lung cancer have decreased by seven percent in the state of Mississippi, according to data from the America
SCHOOL NEWS — W’s Jumpstart program promotes early literacy
Mississippi University for Women’s Jumpstart Program joined millions of readers across the United States to promote early childhood development, education and literacy as part of
Siblings, ages 90 and 70, meet for the first time
On Saturday, Roland Irions Sr. received a birthday gift that was 70 years in the making.
Vargas shares TV career, addiction, recovery at Welty Gala
For decades, Elizabeth Vargas has been telling America’s stories.
Chasing food adventures: Pecans: America’s native nuts aren’t just for dessert
While driving through Mississippi recently, my family noted the various pecan vendors that have popped up in gas station parking lots and other spots along the roadsides.
Heritage Academy students learn stories of their families, communities
Heritage Academy ninth-graders shared family stories with the entire school Friday, as their family biography projects for Patricia Evans’ English classes sat on display in the gymnasium lobby during school.
Eat a meal, help a soup kitchen
For the past 13 years, Loaves and Fishes Community Soup Kitchen has seen many people — an average of about 150 on weekdays — walk through its doors.
Chasing food adventures: Eat your Brussels sprouts!
Early in my marriage, I remember walking with my husband and our dog in our neighborhood. A family had a garden in their front yard and I always enjoyed checking on its progress.
Salem Gibson, Shane Kinder to serve as arts council directors
Shane Kinder and Salem Gibson are on a mission to make sure the arts are accessible to all Columbus residents.
Scare up some popping treats
Almost every year, my kids have gone trick-or-treating for Halloween, someone puts a packaged popcorn ball in their bags.
Food news: Starkville doughnut shop offers tasty treats
As my family explores the culinary landscape of the Golden Triangle, we’d like to share some of the highlights of our journeys.
Monday Profile: Starkville man uses grandfather’s woodworking tools to create business
When Richard Sparks Sr., of Pearl, died in August of 2020, his family had the daunting task of cleaning out his woodworking shop.
Columbus Arts Council exhibits to feature Alabama artists
Two Alabama artists will be featured at the Columbus Arts Council during the month of October.
Family-friendly events coming to Columbus Saturday
Columbus will be full of activity Saturday as two family friendly events will be held.
Local author’s book aims to prepare readers for their death
Before the COVID-19 pandemic came, evangelist Barbara Fields, of Starkville, felt moved to write a book to help people prepare for death.
Many hurdles for families with food challenges, poll shows
WASHINGTON — Many Americans struggling to feed their families over the past pandemic year say they have had difficulty figuring out how to get help
