Artists set to return to downtown sidewalks and streets
Artists are about to fill the sidewalks and shops of downtown once again.
2,000-year-old comedic play to feature performances by students, robots
The Shackouls Honors College at Mississippi State University begins its season of activities with the college’s Classical Week celebration of Greek, Roman, and other cultures of the ancient world.
DAR learns history of Choctaw citizenship from local historian Rufus Ward
During its Sept. 5 meeting, the Mississippi Hic-A-Sha-Ba-Ha chapter of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution listened to a presentation by Rufus Ward.
Hazard Lecture Series to focus on future of radiology
Heritage Academy graduate Dr. Dallas Sorrell will present this year’s Hazard Lecture at the school Sept. 23.
Community Calendar for 9-14-24
Saturday and Sunday ■ Creve Coeur: The Columbus Arts Council, Tennessee Williams Tribute and Columbus Community Theater present Tennessee Williams’ one-act play “A Lovely Sunday
Sian Lee wins 1st place in statewide garden club Smokey Bear Poster Contest
Starkville Town and Country Garden Club awarded Sian Lee, a fifth grader at Overstreet Elementary School, a first-place award from the Garden Clubs of Mississippi, Inc. for her 2024 Smokey Bear Poster Contest entry.
St. Paul’s to celebrate new organ with Sunday concert
After losing its pipe organ to a lightning strike more than two years ago, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is preparing a concert to debut its new, all-digital organ system.
Olivia Corr’s New Hope school collection now open to the public
The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System has completed processing the papers of long-time New Hope educator Octavia Elizabeth Corr covering the 1910s-1980s.
Community Calendar for 9-7-24
Saturday, Sept. 7 ■ Butterfly Bonanza: The Lowndes County Master Gardeners will be hosting its annual Butterfly Bonanza at the Butterfly Garden at 40 Moore’s
Starkville Civil War Roundtable announces first meeting of the year
The Starkville Civil War Roundtable will be holding its first meeting of the academic year at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Triangle Planning and Development on 106 Miley Dr., Starkville.
Juliette Reid to take the helm at Starkville Area Arts Council
While Starkville Area Arts Council’s mission to encourage the art scene in the city hasn’t changed, the nonprofit has a new space and a new face to lead it.
Unity Park Committee calls for nominations
Since 2018, the Oktibbeha County Unity Park Committee has honored 14 outstanding county citizens who have worked to bring more civil rights and unity to the community.
SCT to revive ‘Underneath the Lintel’ for one night only
For one night only, Starkville Community Theatre is reviving its award winning show “Underneath the Lintel” for local audiences to enjoy before it goes on the road to headline the Fort Worth Fringe Festival in Texas.
Artesia Baptist Church to celebrate 110th anniversary
Artesia Baptist Church is proud to celebrate its 110th anniversary on Sept. 15 with music by The Masters Quartet beginning at 10:30 a.m. and worship led by guest pastor, Andy Parrish at 11 a.m.
Community Calendar for 8-17-24
Friday, Aug. 23-Saturday, Aug. 24 ■ Gospel Convention: The Mississippi State Southern Gospel Singing Convention will be held at The Highland Oaks in Sturgis on
John Paul White, MSU-Starkville Symphony Orchestra to fill Hump for rare music experience
An experience like no other is coming to Mississippi State this October as Grammy winner John Paul White brings his fusion of Southern rock, Americana and country music to the Hump alongside the Starkville-MSU Symphony Orchestra.
Field day spotlights MSU row crop research
Producers got a behind-the-scenes look at the wide scope of agricultural research taking place at Mississippi State University in an Aug. 6 event.