Quilting reception coming to Columbus library
The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System will host the ninth annual Quilt Reception on March 18 starting at 11 a.m. in the upstairs meeting room.
Junior Auxiliary commemorates milestone Charity Ball with special Preview Tea
In celebration of the upcoming Junior Auxiliary of Columbus 75th Annual Charity Ball, a very special Charity Ball Preview Tea took place on March 2 at the historic Colonnade Home downtown.
Community Calendar for 3-8-25
Saturday ■ Music by Women Festival: The ninth annual international Music by Women Festival will be held on the Mississippi University for Women campus for
Joy Prom returns to The W for third year Saturday
Mississippi University for Women will continue its partnership with Mt. Vernon Church this year to bring Joy Prom back to campus Saturday.
Hyperrealistic artist creates drawings that look like photographs
Walking into the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, a series of frames display black-and-white images of human hands, eyes, faces and more.
Community Calendar for 3-1-25
Saturday ■ The Paul Thorn Band Concert: Presented by The Barn Concert Series, The Paul Thorn Band will be performing two album release concerts, one
Get moving! Starkville Stride step challenge returns for fourth year
Walkers are on the move once again, competing to reach the highest number of steps during the fourth Starkville Stride walking challenge.
Community Calendar for 2-22-25
Saturday ■ Museum Miles: The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum is hosting a 5K through the Cotton District and downtown to raise funds for the museum.
Music by Women Festival returns to The W
Mississippi University for Women will host the ninth annual Music by Women Festival March 6-8.
‘Needmore was Needmore. It was all of us. Not one of us.’
Even though John “Bud” Milton Hall only had an elementary school education, he never let it stop him from taking care of his family or the Needmore community as an entrepreneur.
Great Backyard Bird Count returns this weekend
The Starkville Town and Country Garden Club encourages adults, teens, and children to participate with them in the 28th annual Great Backyard Bird Count on February 14-17.
The W celebrates Black History Month
Mississippi University for Women will celebrate Black History Month with events designed to honor the rich cultural heritage of the African American community and provide opportunities for the entire campus community to engage in meaningful conversations.
Public welcome at EMCC Black History Month events
East Mississippi Community College will host Black History month programs on its Golden Triangle and Scooba campuses that are free and open to the public.
Community Calendar for 2-15-25
Saturday and Sunday ■ They Promised Her the Moon: Starkville Community Theatre presents Laurel Ollstein’s “They Promised Her the Moon” at SCT’s Playhouse on Main.
From the pulpit to the courtroom
Every time Pastor and Judge Larnzy Carpenter Jr. is about to take the bench, he has a few things he likes to do.
Community Calendar for 2-8-25
Saturday ■ Rodeo: Starkville Rotary Club hosts its annual Rotary Classic Rodeo at the Mississippi Horse Park at 869 E. Poor House Road in Starkville.
MSU quarterback Shapen earns Philanthropic Spirit award
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