Master Gardeners bloom at state conference
When Jerry Fortenberry, President of the Lowndes County Master Gardeners, heard that he won Second Place Northeast District Top Producer at the 2026 Master Gardeners State Conference, he was shocked.
Junior Auxiliary of Columbus announces 2026-27 Executive Board
Junior Auxiliary of Columbus has announced its Executive Board for the 2026-27 service year.
Community Calendar for 6-27-26
Sunday, June 28 ■ Celebrate America250: Golden Triangle Singers present an America250 concert at the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center in Columbus, 300 Main
Vendor signup begins for Holiday Handcrafts Bazaar
Vendors are invited to apply for the 17th annual Holiday Handcrafts Bazaar at First United Methodist Church in Starkville, a fall shopping event featuring handmade art, gifts and specialty foods.
Master Gardeners use skills to serve others
Lee County Master Gardener Donna Tucker remembers meeting a child who told her she had never played in the dirt before.
Community Calendar for 6-20-26
Friday, June 19-Saturday, June 20 ■ SCT Rummage Sale: The Starkville Community Theatre will host a rummage sale fundraiser to raise money for its theatre
In a West Point cottage garden, drag finds a home
When Michael Williams began building a cottage garden at his home in West Point in 2020, he imagined more than the rosemary, wildflowers and native plants that now grow by the dozens throughout the front and back yard.
Community Calendar for 6-13-26
Saturday, June 13 ■ Lemonade Day: Main Street Columbus will host its Lemonade Day and Sidewalk Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown
Dollar General Literacy Foundation grant to support EMCC Adult Education efforts
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded East Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education Department a $10,000 grant to help purchase instructional materials, classroom supplies and software, as well as provide one-time gas cards for students with demonstrated financial need.
Kitten season heroes
Terri Doumit and Jill Johnson sit at the kitchen table in Jill’s home on Old Aberdeen Road.
Community Calendar for 6-6-26
Saturday, June 6 ■ Writing to Heal: The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library will host “Writing to Heal” at 10 a.m. at the Redwood Business Center, 5374
Starkville Town and Country Garden Club celebrates National Garden Week Sunday through Saturday
Starkville Town and Country Garden Club kicked off National Garden Week with Starkville Mayor Spruill signing a proclamation designating June 7-13 as National Garden Week in Starkville.
Making magic with Minhwa
T’Niyah White leans over her paper as she guides her green, watercolor-dipped brush across the page.
Prelude Conservatory offering ballet scholarship auditions
Prelude Conservatory will host scholarship auditions this summer for young dancers interested in advanced ballet training.
Community Calendar for 5-30-26
Saturday and Sunday ■ Summer Slug Fest: Caledonia Park and Rec will host their inaugural Summer Slug Fest at Ola J. Pickett Park in Caledonia.
A shelter under pressure, and a push to reconnect
On a hot Wednesday afternoon at the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society (CLHS), it’s all hands on deck.
Deputies searching for two suspects in Sunday double homicide
June 29, 2025
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