Sherry Ivy: When things go wrong, trust God
We can always trust God to help us when things start going wrong in our lives because He’s trustworthy.
Junior Auxiliary of Columbus announces new executive board
Junior Auxiliary of Columbus recently announced its executive board for the 2022-2023 year.
20-mile ruck raises awareness of veteran suicides
Operation Continue Service, a veterans support group, held a 20-mile Remembrance Ruck March on May 7.
Lifestyles Briefs: SAAC seeks submissions for exhibits
Starkville Area Arts Council is accepting submissions for two art events.
Southern Gardening: Sunshine Ligustrum brings bright color, does not invade
I visited my daughter who lives in Augusta, Georgia, during the Christmas holidays to help her landscape her new house.
In the Garden with Felder: Flow with garden worries if you can
Dissonance is a real thing in the garden, often rearing its stress-inducing head in everyday “darned if you do, darned if you don’t” dilemmas.
Stuffed peppers is a classic dish with many variations
My mom was the baker in our family, while my dad did most of the cooking.
Foodie Travels: ‘Special sauce’ elevates any burger to superstar status
After last week’s column about the upcoming start of grilling season, it’s only fitting that I share a few of my favorite burger sauces.
Dish out happiness with classic dessert
Spending precious moments enjoying outdoor meals with family and friends is part of what makes warm weather get-togethers so special.
Farmers Market finds
The Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market will open Saturday in downtown Columbus. It will be held from 7-10 a.m. Saturdays, 4-6 p.m. Mondays and 7-10 a.m. Thursdays.
Use walnuts to shake up summer snacks
Power up for summer adventures by shaking up your snacking routine with homemade recipes inspired by childhood favorites.
Bernard Romans NSDAR recognizes essay winners, other students
The Bernard Romans chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently held an awards reception at the Lee Home and presented the following students with Certificates of Achievement.
The W’s inaugural class of MFA in theater education graduates
Alyssa Algee was at a crossroads.
After earning a bachelor’s degree in theater from Mississippi University for Women in 2011, Algee decided she wanted to pursue the highest degree in her field.
Lifestyles Briefs: Artists can apply for Mississippi Arts Commission mini-grants
Mississippi Arts Commission is accepting applications for its mini-grant program, which is offered twice a year to organizations and individual artists to assist with professional development and capacity building.
Master Gardeners selling raised-bed tables May 21
Peggy and Charlie Bates, of Starkville, have discovered the joy of salad table gardening after purchasing three raised-bed garden tables from the Oktibbeha County Master Gardeners.
Southern Gardening: Spider lilies are easy for home landscapes
One of the most confusing things when reading about plants in the landscape or talking to other gardeners about them is the use of common names.
