Now through Jan. 31
■ Eudora Welty Traveling Exhibit: The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum will host a traveling exhibit featuring a collection of photos and short stories by Eudora Welty throughout January. The exhibit is free and open to the public during regular museum hours, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays. Donations are appreciated.

Saturday, Jan. 10
■ Commit to Fit ’26: The Columbus Soccer Organization and Lowndes County Recreation will host a fitness kickoff event at 8 a.m. at 2041 Highway 45 N.. The event features a 5K, 10K and 1-mile fun run. All registrants receive a discount to Dick’s Sporting Goods and entry for race prizes.
■ Friends of the Library Book Sale: The Friends of the Library will host its monthly book sale from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the upstairs book sale room of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 Seventh St. N..
■ Fairy Tale Day: The Starkville Public Library, 110 W. Main St., will host a “Fairy Tale Day” from 10 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by the Starkville High School Theatre Department and Thespian Troupe 1180, the event features story time, wand-making crafts and snacks. The event is free and geared toward children ages 3-7.

Monday, Jan. 12
■ Teen Advisory Board: The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 Seventh St. N., will host a Teen Advisory Board meeting from 4 to 5 p.m.. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to help shape library programs and displays while earning volunteer hours and learning leadership fundamentals. For more information, contact Haylei at (662) 329-5150 or [email protected].

Tuesday, Jan. 13
■ Tourism Partners: The monthly Tourism Partners meeting will be held at 8:30 a.m. at the Visit Columbus office, 117 Third St. S..
■ Krafty Killers: The Starkville Public Library, 110 W. Main St., will host the Krafty Killers True-Crime Podcast Club from 6 to 8 p.m.. Participants are invited to bring a craft or quiet project to work on while listening to a true-crime podcast. The event is open to adults ages 19 and older.

Wednesday, Jan. 14
■ MRPA Facilities and Maintenance Conference: The Mississippi Recreation and Park Association will present its 2026 Facilities and Maintenance Conference, hosted by Lowndes County Recreation, beginning at 8 a.m. at Regal Hall, 125 Fourth St. S..
■ Community Event Speaker – Nancy Hargrove: Nancy Hargrove will discuss Eudora Welty’s works and short stories at 10:30 a.m. at the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum, 206 Fellowship St. in Starkville. The event is free and open to the public. Tours are available by arrangement at (662) 323-0211.
■ Cooking Matters: The Starkville Public Library and Mississippi State University Extension will launch a six-week cooking course for adults beginning Jan. 14 at the library, 110 W. Main St.. Classes meet Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. and cover healthy, budget-friendly meal preparation, knife skills and nutrition basics. Registration is required. Contact Brandi Lomax at (662) 323-2766 for more information.
■ Spy School 1781: The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 Seventh St. N., will host a Revolutionary War-themed challenge at 4 p.m.. Participants are invited to test their wits, solve puzzles, crack codes and uncover hidden clues before time runs out.

Thursday, Jan. 15,
■ Books and Authors Program: Friends of the Starkville Library will host author W. D. McComb at noon at the Starkville Public Library, 110 W. Main St. McComb will discuss his book “The Truth That Lies Between”. Refreshments will be served at 11:30 a.m. and the talk will begin at noon.
■ GriefShare Support Group: First Methodist Church will host a weekly grief support group from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Fletcher-Jones Building, 602 College St.. The cost is $20 for a workbook, and scholarships are available. For more information, contact Elizabeth Swartz at (662) 328-5252.
■ DivorceCare Support Group: First Methodist Church will host a weekly support group for those navigating separation or divorce from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Fletcher-Jones Building, 602 College St.. The cost is $20 for a workbook, and scholarships are available.

Saturday, Jan. 17
■ MLK Dry Food Drive: The Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Committee will host a dry food drive from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the gymnasium at the former Mary Holmes College in West Point. Donations of dry and canned foods, such as beans, rice, pasta, flour and sugar, are requested. Collections will benefit the West Point Food Pantry.

Sunday, Jan. 18
■ SlayerFest: Munson and Brothers Trading Post, 301 Second Ave. N., will host SlayerFest, a punk rock benefit in remembrance of Sean and Nikki Frank. Doors open at 2 p.m., and bands begin performing at 3 p.m. The event includes barbecue nacho plates, tattoo raffles and beer for sale.

Monday, Jan. 19
■ MLK Day March and Celebration: The annual West Point Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will begin with a march at 9 a.m. Marchers will assemble at East Half Mile Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Drive (the Navistar/Old B&W parking lot) and proceed through town to the former Mary Holmes College gymnasium. A program will follow at the gymnasium at 9:45 a.m., featuring the West Point High School Drumline, JROTC Drill Team and a voter registration drive by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. The theme is “Building Bridges, Not Walls.” In the event of bad weather, the march will be replaced by a motorcade.

Wednesday, Jan. 21,
■ Business Over Breakfast: Columbus Young Professionals and the Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce will host a networking breakfast at 8 a.m. at Harvey’s, 200 Main St.. The event is open to the public.

Saturday, Jan. 24,
■ Downtown Starkville Warehouse Sale: Downtown Starkville retailers will host a warehouse sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the former Western Auto building, 308 University Drive. Admission is free.
■ Coloring & Connection: The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library will host an all-ages coloring and puzzle event beginning at 10 a.m..

Sunday, Jan. 25
■ Benefit Fish Fry: Zachary’s, 205 Fifth St. N., will host a community fish fry and silent auction from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The event includes plate lunches, with all proceeds supporting Max Osburn and his mother, Carmen.

Saturday, Feb. 7
■ Diamonds & Dancing Gala: Trinity Place Retirement Community will present “The Diamonds & Dancing Gala” at the Trotter Convention Center, 402 Second Ave. N.. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a concert by Blue Eyed Brass running from 6 to 9:30 p.m.. The event features heavy hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and music. Tickets are a $50 donation, and proceeds benefit The Sunday Fund, a benevolence fund for elders. For tickets, call (662) 370-1865.

Thursday, March 26–Sunday, March 29
■ Bassmaster Elite Series: The 2026 Bassmaster Elite at Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway will take place at the Columbus Marina, 259 Marina Drive. Daily takeoffs begin at 7 a.m., and weigh-ins will be held at 3 p.m.