A play on mythology: Curtain rises on another year of Summer Scholars camp
Picture this.
Coffee House on Fifth is booming with business on a Friday afternoon. A glance to the left gives a grand view of the street traffic. A glance to the right provides a shocking surprise.
Pushis, Kaplan to compete in distinguished young women program
Hailey Pushis and Katelyn Kaplan, Distinguished Young Women of South Lowndes County and Starkville, respectively, will be among 34 Mississippi high school seniors competing for more than $28,700 in college scholarships when the 2023 Distinguished Young Women of Mississippi Program gets under way July 14, in Meridian.
Lifestyles Briefs: Observatory to offer program about Jupiter
Rainwater Observatory, in French Camp, will offer a free program called “Jupiter: Giant of the Solar System!” on Friday, starting at 7 p.m.
Zachary Wilson, of Columbus, picked for White House initiative
The United States Department of Education announced the 2022 class of the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Scholars.
Brzuszek art coming to Columbus for first time
July is shaping up to be a busy time for the Columbus Arts Council.
Lifestyles Briefs: Warwick to open MSU Lyceum Series
Mississippi State University’s Lyceum Series will begin its 75th year of shows with a performance by legendary R&B singer Dionne Warwick.
WoodmenLife chapter honors local first responders
WoodmenLife Chapter 54 of Starkville/Golden Triangle recently honored first responders at a barbecue supper to show appreciation to the Caledonia Fire Department.
Junior Auxiliary program wraps up at HEARTS Tutoring Center
Junior Auxiliary of Columbus wrapped up its Summer JAM project at HEARTS Afterschool Tutoring Center. Using classic Bible stories, JA members worked with HEARTS Director Lisa Rooker to create memorable learning experiences for elementary students from across Lowndes County.
The large impact of small encounters
Whether you are grabbing your morning coffee, checking out at the store or getting the room key at a hotel, you are actively engaging with an individual in customer service.
Junior Auxiliary of Columbus awards $45,000 in scholarships
Junior Auxiliary of Columbus announced that $45,000 in scholarships recently were awarded to 20 graduating high school seniors in Lowndes County.
Sun sets on another year of Camp Rising Sun
As the sun catches on the horizon of Camp Rising Sun, nine-year-old Sam Ottenhof awakens to another day of fun-filled activities at summer camp.
MSU professor illustrates Juneteenth children’s book
Children across the nation will better understand Juneteenth thanks to a Mississippi State University art professor’s drawings.
Junior Auxiliary of Columbus awards $45,000 in scholarships
Junior Auxiliary of Columbus announced that $45,000 in scholarships recently were awarded to 20 graduating high school seniors in Lowndes County.
Five questions with Diane C. McPhail
Author Diane C. McPhail’s upcoming visit to Columbus won’t be any ordinary book tour stop. For McPhail, an alumna of Mississippi University for Women, it also serves as a homecoming.
Community bands together to help family in need
Down on Southside, a house of purple and yellow hues sits in disrepair.
