Master Gardeners program to fund scholarships, youth programs
Finding overwhelming success with their “salad table” project this summer, Oktibbeha County Master Gardeners are expanding the program to include a smaller “herb table” to their product line for fall.
Golden Triangle residents to serve on art museum board
Two Golden Triangle residents were recently named to the Mississippi Museum of Art’s Board of Trustees.
Celebrate good times! Market Street Festival marks 25 years
Market Street Festival will celebrate its 25th year Friday and Saturday and the public is invited.
Columbus High School, W graduate writes book to help job seekers
While on her way to become her family’s first college graduate, Chandria Lucious Harris had to navigate the things that come with going to college without much help.
Day of Service, stair climb among activities honoring Sept. 11
Saturday is Patriot Day. It isn’t a federal holiday, but it does mark a significant moment in America’s history.
A shoebox of hope: Operation Christmas Child needed more than ever, spokesman says
Sometimes a little hope is all you need to keep living, according to Yves Dushime, a refugee originally from Rwanda who now calls Buffalo, New York, home.
MSU, ERDC partner on $7.8 million research project to advance military engineering
Mississippi State University is leading a $7.8 million U.S. Department of Defense project to advance military engineering capabilities.
Unity Park seeks nomination for honorees
Starkville’s Unity Park Committee will accept nominations for the 2022 Unity Park Honorees from Sept. 1 to Nov. 1.
Columbus native to retire from Army Corps of Engineers
As a boy, Dennis Newell grew up not far from the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in Mississippi and watched it develop and grow.
Master Gardeners to make salad gardening a breeze
The Oktibbeha County Master Gardeners are finding ways to make gardening easier.
ChainFest to benefit family of former musician, philanthropist
Local bands are coming together to help out the family of one of their own later this month.
Starkville resident receives scholarship
Tamiya Thomas, of Starkville, recently received a scholarship from the Mississippi Trucking Association Foundation for the 2021-22 school year.
Family’s wish for boys’ companion granted
Starkville police and fire departments made a visit to the Central Station Grill, at 200 S. Montgomery St., Saturday. They weren’t there to respond to
Blues icon Watermelon Slim coming to Columbus Arts Council Friday
Make plans to groove and move this weekend as Columbus Arts Council will host a concert Friday and 3rd Saturday Music and Arts Festival on Saturday.
Master Gardeners tour Watkins’ Aberdeen farm
Master Gardeners from Oktibbeha County recently enjoyed a leisurely outing at the country home of Bobby and Martha Watkins. The Watkins are Master Gardeners. They live in Starkville but are spending more time on their 200-acre farm near Aberdeen.
MUWAA Board names new board members for 2021
The Mississippi University for Women Alumni Association Board of Directors recently announced five new members.
Southern Gardening: Sun coleus offers colorful foliage all summer long
All the gardeners I know try really hard to keep their landscapes colorful even when the summer temperatures and humidity are keeping them inside. Smart
Website names Columbus dog park among the nation’s best
A website dedicated to helping humans care for dogs named Lowndes Recreation Soccer Complex Bark Park one the top 50 dog parks in the United States.
