Retailer offers scholarships for young volunteers
Kohl’s Department Stores are accepting nominations for outstanding young volunteers for the 2014 Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program.
4-H pages needed for spring legislative role
Nothing teaches more about how government works than actually working in government, which four Mississippi 4-H youth will have the opportunity to do.
School news: Columbus Middle School and High School Honor Roll
Columbus Middle Honor Roll The following students were named to the Columbus Middle School second nine weeks honor roll: Superintendent’s List: 6th Grade: Haileigh Anne
Cultural exchange: The Golden Triangle can expect more Japanese visitors soon. Jim Dickey can help us be a gracious host
“When somebody asks me about Japan, it’s hard to stop talking,” admits Jim Dickey, with a wide grin spreading across his genial face. Tall and trim, the Columbus man continues writing “Welcome to Mississippi” in Japanese on a big dry erase board in a Mississippi University for Women classroom.
Redbud Reading Series launches in Starkville
On Friday afternoon, Jan. 31, authors Matthew Guinn of Jackson and Michael Piafsky of Mobile, La., will share the stage at 929 Coffee Bar in Starkville, where they will read from and discuss their celebrated debut novels. The event at 106 E. Main St. begins at 4 p.m.
‘Both Sides of the Lens’ exhibit now up
In the early 20th century, posing for a photographic portrait was an event. It was an opportunity for people to make meaningful statements about themselves, their families and their communities.
Master Gardener training coming to Columbus in February
Have you been to Lee Park and noticed the containers of colorful flowers? Have you noticed the Butterfly Garden beside the Columbus Riverwalk? This garden has been used as an outdoor classroom this past year and will be used for many years to come to promote gardening and pollinators while beautifying the entry into the Columbus downtown area. Did you know these projects were brought to you by your local Master Gardeners?
School news: Immanuel Honor Roll
Immanuel Honor Roll The following students were named on the Immanuel Christian School’s third six-weeks honor roll: All-A Honor Roll: 1st Grade: Michaela Clardy, Austin
Birth: Keon Jaquay Petty Jr.
Keon Jaquay Petty Sr. of Starkville and LaQuanda Hayden of Columbus announce the birth of their son, Keon Jaquay Petty Jr., on Jan. 11, 2014,
Military brief: Riley graduates
Riley graduates Army Pvt. Cameron T. Riley has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo. During the nine weeks of training,
West Point MLK observance begins with march Monday
The Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Committee of West Point announced plans for a Jan. 20 celebration.
School news: Good Citizen Awards
The Bernard Romans Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution announce the following recipients of the 2013 NSDAR Good Citizen Award: Sabrina Moore, Mississippi
School news: Fairview Elementary Honor Roll
The following students were named to the Fairview Elementary Aerospace and Science Magnet School Honor Roll for the second nine weeks: Superintendent’s List: 1st Grade:
School news: Brooks receives award
The United States Achievement Academy has recognized Tyra Brooks, a student at West Lowndes Middle School, as a national mathematics award winner for the 2012-2013
School news: ICC Scholarship recipients
Scholarship recipients at Itawamba Community College for 2014 include Gabrielle Cannon of Caledonia, ACT Achievement Incentive; Lydia Cross of Caledonia, ACT Regular Incentive, Leadership; Currie
Military brief: Nesser graduates
Air Force Reserve Airman Justin R. Nesser graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week
Military brief: Estes graduates
Air Force Airman 1st Class Justin B. Estes graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive,
Military brief: Hargrove graduates
Air National Guard Airman First Class Skyler M. Hargrove graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. The airman completed an
Military brief: Barrier graduates
Air National Guard Airman Tatum H. Barrier graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week
Military brief: Collie graduates
Air Force Airman 1st Class Ricardo P. Collie graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive,