Articles by Robert Scott
120-foot cross raised along Highway 25, south of Starkville
After three years of planning, fundraising and problems finding a location, the Cross of Christ for Starkville was raised on Thursday morning.
Marinated pork chops offer hearty meal
I have always stood by the idea that grilling makes even the most unappetizing foods at least somewhat edible.
Local funeral home offering register book for Queen Elizabeth II
When the news broke on Sept. 8 that Queen Elizabeth II had died, many people, both in England and abroad, began mourning.
Honors College production of ‘Phormio’ to headline MSU Classical Week
In the center of the room, students adorned in togas and other traditional Roman attire address each other with language and phrases that seem somewhat out of place today. The vaulted ceiling echoes their every word.
Contact Helpline fundraiser set for Saturday
A few years ago, Evie Vidrine and a friend of hers both dealt with people close to them committing suicide.
Easy homemade treats for lunch bags
Last week, I talked about my homemade pizza pockets I used to carry for lunch in school.
Local nonprofit encourages community to ‘Get Rowdy’ for autism
For many parents, an autism diagnosis for their child can be wracked with uncertainty. What does it mean? What happens next? Where can they go for resources?
Photo: Coffee with a Cop
Dixie Butler enjoys a conversation with Cpl. Jameson Holder, center, and Cpl. Glenn Jenkins during the Coffee with a Cop event on Thursday morning at the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau office downtown.
Easy to make pizza pockets elevate school lunches
When I was in school, I was never a fan of the food served in the cafeteria.
Community Profile: Columbus man embraced ‘nerd culture’ in military service
Daniel Criddle entered into the armed forces more than 20 years ago. His time in the service, while carrying him around the world, built on his love of “nerd culture” and even introduced him to new aspects of it.
Local organizations collecting water donations for capital city
For most of us, having access to water is as simple as twisting a knob. That’s not the current reality for many citizens of Jackson, after the failure of its water system last month.
From paranormal to contemporary: Local author finds success in romance genres
Starkville resident Kait Nolan has been writing since middle school, but in the last decade, she decided to make a career out of her hobby.
Helping Hands need exceeds resources
From April through July, Helping Hands of Columbus has given food to 659 families. Of those, 278 are new clients. It also paid out $18,000 in monetary assistance during these four months.
Savory heat: Combining two meals makes for a spicy surprise
Continuing with the trend of exploring the culinary exploits of my family, this week I will explore my brothers’ favorite dish.
Prairie Arts Festival set for Saturday
The annual Prairie Arts Festival in West Point will be held Saturday and is set to be a return to form for the event after the COVID-19 pandemic affected the last two years.
An anticipated play marks TWT return
In recent years, organizers have had a particular play in mind to headline the annual Tennessee Williams Tribute.
Photo: MSU art exhibit
Lydia Fortenberry, senior fine arts major, and Brad James, Jr., painting major, examine “Self Portrait,” the work of Aaron McElfish, during the Thursday evening reception for the Mississippi State Bi-Annual Department of Art Faculty Exhibition.
Sweet treats for all to enjoy
Family gatherings are a regular occurrence for my family, at least pre-pandemic they were, but with them comes a bit of a challenge.
West Point buries pandemic-themed time capsule
The rain didn’t stop the people of West Point from coming out and burying small tokens of their history in a time capsule Monday at City Hall.
Sturgis South Bike Rally rumbles back
The streets of Sturgis — population 197 — were alive with the rumble of motorcycles for the first time in two years this weekend as the Sturgis South Bike Rally returned to town.
