Articles by Nicole Layton
Monday Profile: Longtime Kiwanian works to improve children’s literacy
Every Saturday morning from May through August, a few dozen vendors get up early to set up at the Starkville Community Farmers Market.
Adults can help end the cycle of bullying
While bullying may seem commonplace, it is not a rite of passage, says Dr. Kimberly Hall, Mississippi State professor and behavior expert.
‘They want to be included’: Camp offers disabled residents a chance to get-together, interact
Stan Glover floats in the Frank P. Phillips YMCA pool while clutching a green pool noodle loosely around his waist.
Aquarium to bring education, animals to Columbus-Lowndes library
Tortoises, turtles and snakes … oh, my!
Versatile zucchini great for any part of the meal
My family’s love affair with summer squash and zucchini started several generations ago. While visiting my grandma’s house during the summer, she often used zucchini, fresh from some roadside stand or her own garden, to make stuffed zucchini.
Time on Our Hands inspired by events of the past year
Works inspired by the events of 2020-21 are on display as part of the Starkville Area Arts Council exhibit, “Time on Our Hands.” The exhibit can be viewed in the lobby of the Greater Starkville Development Partnership, 200 E. Main St.
John Bateman to step down as SAAC executive director
Starkville Area Arts Council’s office sits in the back corner of the Greater Starkville Development Partnership complex at the corner of East Main Street and
Foil packet dinners great for grilling, camping
While shopping for some home supplies with my two oldest children earlier this week, a message popped up on my smartphone.
Lifestyles section shares, preserves how we live
While living in a town of 5,000 people the past four years, I learned to wear a lot of hats.
Columbus, West Point to host art, music events
Columbus and West Point will both offer activities this upcoming weekend that will get your toes tapping and let you channel your inner artist.
Dump cake can be thrown together for a tasty dessert
My family celebrates the majority of our birthdays during the heat of the summer.













