Articles by Nicole Layton
School News: Nonprofit accepting submissions for speech contest
Product of Our Environment Youth Empowerment Program announces the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — I Have a Dream: Speech Competition for all sixth- through
Rotary Club of Columbus celebrates 100 years
Rotary Club International’s motto is “Service above self.”
Culinary Adventures: Brunswick stew a good way to warm up on a cold day
The winter weather usually means one thing at my house: It’s time to break out the crockpot and make soup.
Monday Profile: Garrett Torbert founds group to create performance arts opportunities
Upon moving to the area, Garrett Torbert often heard about the lack of available performance opportunities for children.
School News: Ray inducted into Order of the Gown
Parker Harrington Ray, of Columbus, was inducted into the Order of the Gown at the University of the South during a ceremony held on Sept.
Despite event cancellations for COVID, area will still honor MLK Day with service
The Golden Triangle will continue to honor the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with several activities Monday.
Spice up your snack routine with these popcorn recipes
After enjoying extra cookies and huge meals during the holiday season, it’s time to get back to some sense of normality and routine.
Education news: Rainwater Observatory to host free presentation on Orion constellation
FRENCH CAMP — Rainwater Observatory in French Camp will offer a free 4-County Electric Foundation Monthly Public Program Series presentation called, “The Secrets of Orion!”
Education news: MSU sets new record for research expenditures
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University’s research and development efforts continue to reach record heights as MSU reported $280 million in R&D expenditures in Fiscal Year
Tickets on sale for concert series at the Barn
It’s never too early to plan what you’re doing in April.
Culinary Adventures: Ground beef can be used for more than just burgers, meatballs
This holiday season, the family wanted steak for dinner.
Year in Review: Arts councils see new leadership; events continue, albeit in altered forms
The Golden Triangle made its way through a pandemic, saw the leadership of two major art organizations and much more during 2021.
MacGown, Burrow exhibits kick off 2022 at CAC
Columbus Arts Council will start the new year with mixed-media and photography exhibits by local artists Joe A. MacGown and John Burrow.
Culinary Adventures: Tamales, pork, greens among New Year’s meal traditions
Over the years, my family has celebrated New Year’s Day in several different states.
Each state has a different take on what to eat for the first meal of the year.
School briefs: All-American D.J. Sanders to speak at MLK breakfast
The community is invited to attend an official commemoration of the Martin Luther King Holiday at 8 a.m. Jan. 17, 2022, at the Trotter Convention
School news: New Hope fourth-graders perform ‘Reindeer Rebellion’
Jenny Taylor’s fourth-grade class at New Hope Elementary recently performed the Christmas play, “Reindeer Rebellion.” “My students have been working so hard on this play
Deployed service members send messages home
For years, the military has been sending recordings of deployed soldiers back home.
Golden Triangle artists, art groups receive grants
Columbus Arts Council, Magnolia Independent Film Festival, and several art groups affiliated with Mississippi State University are among the organizations and artists that recently received grants from the Mississippi Arts Commission.
Boy & Girls clubs celebrate Christmas early
Children at the three Boys & Girls Club Golden Triangle locations celebrated Christmas early Tuesday with a pizza party and gifts.
