Articles by Robert Scott
Photo: Haunted House Prep
Jamie Reeves, Christopher Binion, Michael McDuffie and Tyler Hall unload spooky props to set up for The Purge Haunted House and Hayride at the Columbus Fairgrounds. The event is hosted by the Community Benefit Committee and the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and will be held Friday through Monday. The times are 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 6 to 9 p.m. on Sunday and Monday.
Easy recipes for all skill levels
I know this may come as a shock to some, but I am not a great cook.
Monday Profile: New Hope STEM teacher making difference at her alma mater
When Susie Oglesby entered college at Mississippi State University to study marine biology, she never imagined she would end up teaching high school.
CCSO’s candy-filled coffin sparks spooky Halloween tradition
Inmates at Clay County Jail understood the assignment.
West Point pups getting new place to play
Imagine running around, the wind in your hair, not a care in the world. This is the life of a dog.
Utilize those ripe bananas to make holiday treat
If you are like me, odds are you buy fruit and don’t eat it in time.
Helping the hands that feed
By now, everyone has probably heard someone say, “I want to make a difference.”
51 years later one of CAFB’s first training classes reunites
The paths of approximately 22 Columbus Air Force Base graduates from 1971 converged again for a class reunion in Columbus Saturday after more than 50 years.
Sweet Potato giveaway scheduled for Saturday
Those looking to get their sweet potato fix or maybe stock up for the holidays need look no further than West Point this weekend.
Sweet potatoes offer a variety of options for fall treats
With temperatures cooling down and the days getting shorter, we all know what that means, the holiday season is almost upon us.
Christmas parade plans set for Columbus, Starkville, West Point
Columbus, Starkville and West Point are gearing up for the holiday season after announcing the dates for the cities’ annual Christmas Parades.
National Night Out events bring police, community together
Music is playing loudly, the grill is fired up, and kids are running around having fun.
The police are there, but it is not to break up the party. In fact, they are the hosts.
Historic Post Office to undergo repairs
The 83-year-old United States Post Office, located at 524 Main St., is instantly recognizable by its historic look. That look, however, is in need of a slight touchup following damage that occurred recently.
Shelf stable ingredients combine to make hearty meal
When preparing meals, finding the ingredients is often the hardest part.
Hosemann: State has $2.5B ‘in the bank’ to help sustain it
Coming off of a legislative session that saw multiple major bills passed such as the $246 million teacher pay raise and the $525 million income tax cut, Mississippi currently has $2.5 billion baked to start this fiscal year.
Lighting the way to understanding history
Genealogy, or the study of family lineage, can be a fairly difficult process. It involves tracing all manner of documents backward through time to establish a connection.
Arts Festival, Oktoberfest planned for Burns Bottom this weekend
The fourth Burns Bottom Arts Festival, sponsored by the Columbus Arts Council, is set for Saturday. It will be held in conjunction with Munson and Brothers Trading Post’s Oktoberfest festivities.
Simple sides to save time, money
This past weekend, my family celebrated a milestone, my great grandfather’s 96th birthday.
Bringing theater to all: Theatre MSU holding special performance for foster kids, families
Many say theater has a way of reaching kids and changing their lives. This is true for Tabitha Hewitt-Rafferty, a freshman at Mississippi State University and former foster child who found solace in the performing arts.
