Golden Triangle Events
Local authors Dekota Cheatham and Krissy Long will appear at The Warehouse Market at 1 p.m. for book readings and a new book release. A Slime Bar hosted by Watson's Slime Lab will also be available, with make-your-own slime for $10.
Santa and Mrs. Claus, food trucks, vendors and the farm store are featured from noon to 6 p.m. at Jamison Pastures, 781 Wolfe Rd. Vendor spots are $25 for a 10-by-10 space or $40 with electricity; reserve via Facebook direct message.
A youth basketball tournament at Zuber Park in West Point runs from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., featuring female youth versus female leaders and male youth versus male leaders. Free food, drinks, live music, a back-to-school drive and school supplies giveaway are included. Bring lawn chairs. Call 662-295-5452.
A corn and soybean variety tour takes place at 5 p.m. on Guerry Road in Artesia at the Dantzler Pilkinton Farm, hosted in cooperation with Mississippi State Extension Service. Attendees will tour MSU test plots, hear from extension specialists and seed company representatives, and share a meal. RSVP by July 24 at 662-328-2111.
Readers gather at Starkville Public Library from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to read independently in a shared, quiet setting. Bring a current read; no assigned books required. Email [email protected] for more information.
Starkville Young Professionals gathers at PKL ROW for food trucks, drinks, live music, networking and pickleball. The event is open to young professionals ages 21-40.
A half-day experiential cooking program for youth focused on nutrition and preparing balanced meals is set for 10 a.m. at 485 Tom Rose Rd. Cost is $5 per 4-H member. Call 662-328-2111.
Lowndes County 4-H hosts a hands-on cooking class for youth covering basic kitchen safety, simple recipes and nutrition concepts at 485 Tom Rose Rd. at 10 a.m. Cost is $5 per participant. Call 662-328-2111 to register.
Lowndes Community Foundation's Second Annual Casino Night raises money for the organization's endowment, which funds grants to area non-profits. July 31 at 6:30. More info: https://createfoundation.networkforgood.com/events/98267-lcf-casino-night-2026
Lowndes County and Lamar County, Alabama, alumni gathering celebrates incoming Mississippi State freshman and transfer students and their parents. Sponsorships — including refreshments, snacks or cowbell funds — are available and tax-deductible. Visit dda.msstate.edu/give-now
Honoring Mrs. Linda Irby Jones and celebrating Dr. Denise Jones Gregory, president of Jackson State University, at the James M. Trotter Convention Center at 4 p.m. Attire includes fascinators, pearls, gloves and floral elegance for ladies; suits, hats and brims for gentlemen. Individual tickets are $125; tables and sponsorships available. Call 659-786-1842.
West Point Police Department hosts neighborhood block parties, cookouts, youth activities, flashlight walks and contest giveaways at 84 E. Westbrook St. from 5 to 8 p.m. Call Captain Arnie Cade at 662-494-1244.
A free expungement clinic at Sim Scott Park, 909 20th Street North, offers eligibility reviews, expungement assistance and referrals from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be served. Bring a background check and valid photo ID. Call (662) 403-3248.
Traditional Korean folk painting classes meet at the Columbus Arts Council, 501 Main St., from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays. Taught by professional artist Jinwon Kim, the course covers Minhwa, known as the art of the people. Tuition is $150. Call (662) 328-2787.
A three-day barrel race runs all day at MS Horse Park, 869 E Poor House Rd, Starkville. The event features $24,500 added money across multiple classes; entry fees vary by class. Pre-entries close Aug. 1; a $25 late fee applies after that date. Call Donna at 256-239-3461.
A talk by James Starnes, Associate State Geologist and Division Director of Surface Geology & Surface Mapping at the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, covers fossils, history and geology at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 7th St. N., from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Golden Triangle Theatre's gala at the Lyceum at Lee, 1815 Military Road, begins at 6 p.m. and features dinner, live entertainment, raffles and a silent auction. Table reservations are now being accepted. Tables seat 8. Email [email protected].
A hands-on calving school presented by MSU veterinarians and Animal & Dairy Sciences faculty runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mississippi Horse Park, 869 East Poor House Road, Starkville. Cost is $35 and includes lunch. Register online by Aug. 14 at extension.msstate.edu/beef.
American Legion Post 13 hosts a free legal clinic for veterans and dependents from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering assistance with powers of attorney, wills, disability claims, veteran advocacy, characterization of service upgrades and more.
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**Editor's note:** No cost or contact information was provided in the event details. Per the rules, cost is omitted (it was not stated as free either — I should correct that).
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American Legion Post 13 hosts a legal clinic for veterans and dependents from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering assistance with powers of attorney, wills, disability claims, veteran advocacy, characterization of service upgrades and more.
Held all day in historic downtown West Point, the annual festival features more than 200 vendors offering fine arts, handmade crafts, Southern food, live music, Kidtown and a 5K race. Proceeds benefit Sally Kate Winters Park improvements. Visit prairieartsfestival.org.
