Articles by Nicole Layton
Group to set up scholarship honoring late musician, professor
A Mississippi State fraternity hopes to create a scholarship endowment honoring the late Bruce Lesley, a musician and professor.
Dispatch seeks input for upcoming publication
The Dispatch is looking for reader’s input for its upcoming Progress edition. The publication will be printed in March. One group of articles will focus
Crown Club hosts party for students
Members of the Crown Club of Columbus, sponsored by Junior Auxiliary, hosted a Valentine’s Day themed party on Feb. 9 for local students at HEARTS
Centenarian recalls her time at EMJC fondly
STARKVILLE — Dixie Sparkman was 17 when she enrolled at East Mississippi Junior College as a freshman in 1936. She was named the Freshman Class
LCSD celebrates School Board Member Recognition Week
The Lowndes County School District will join districts across the state to thank school board members during School Board Member Recognition Week, Feb. 13-19, for
Organization chapter celebrates 40 years
A chapter of the Philanthropic Education Organization is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
Thunderbirds visit Columbus to prepare for airshow
Members of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds visited Columbus Air Force Base this week to make sure the base is ready for the stunt team’s upcoming performance.
School news: SkillsUSA competition winners
Numerous students competed in the Mississippi Region III SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Olympics held Jan. 28 at East Central Community College in Decatur.
School news: MSU celebrates Black History Month with February events
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State is hosting a variety of programs on the Starkville campus to commemorate Black History Month, including a series of interdisciplinary conversations
School news: Application deadline for Junior Auxiliary scholarship is Feb. 18
Junior Auxiliary of Columbus is proud to offer scholarship opportunities to Lowndes County graduating high school seniors who will attend a college or university following
Revamped Spring Pilgrimage set for March 24-April 16
After a two-year hiatus, the Columbus Pilgrimage Jubilee of Homes is getting ready to offer guests a glimpse at the city’s historic homes. The event has been redesigned into an all-inclusive activity for all ages.
Starkville NSDAR chapter honors essay contest winners
A local chapter of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently recognized its essay and citizenship award winners.
School news: Miss Q and Mr. U unite to form new sound
The letters Q and U were united in a “wedding” Friday held by kindergartners at Heritage Elementary. The celebration of the letters united to create
School news: International Paper offers butterfly kits for local schools
International Paper and Earth’s Birthday Project have partnered to bring environmental education to the forefront in the Golden Triangle. IP will be providing, free of
School briefs: MSU senior named semi-finalist in design competition
STARKVILLE — A Mississippi State senior is one of five semi-finalists in the 2021 national Steelcase Student Design Competition, NEXT. Molly P. Taylor’s project, “NEXT:
School news: Annunciation Catholic School Honor Roll and Principal’s List 2021-2022 Second Quarter
Annunciation Catholic School Honor Roll and Principal’s List 2021-2022 Second Quarter Principal’s List 3rd Grade Ferraez Paisley Bohn, Henry Borer, Sawyer Callaway, Mary Hampton Durst,
100 years in the making: Exhibit of historic Columbus photos to open Thursday
For over 40 years, Otis Noel Pruitt — who usually went by his last name, “Mr.” or O.N. — captured snapshots of life in northeastern Mississippi and northwestern Alabama.
Starkville seeks input on future street art project
The city of Starkville is seeking community input on an arts project that aims to beautify University Drive intersections and crosswalks.
Culinary Adventures: Cheese is a versatile food that enhances dish’s flavor, texture
A recent analysis by Delighted Cooking, a website full of tips and information about all things food, found that Monterey Jack is the most popular cheese in Mississippi and 12 other states.
Brunswick Stew revisited after reader writes of alternative recipe
After publishing a look at Brunswick Stew in the Jan. 19 edition of The Dispatch, a reader sent in an email noting that most recipes they’ve seen include wild game.