Museum Miles 5K and Fun Run returns Feb. 22
The Friends of the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum are excited to announce the return of Museum Miles: Race Through History 5K and Fun Run!
Business owner donates $5,000, challenges others to give to Loaves and Fishes
For the past few years, every time First Cumberland Presbyterian Church has served a meal at the Loaves and Fishes of Lowndes County, Sharon McBryde was with them.
Traveling exhibit on truck farming in Copiah County on display at library
A photograph exhibit exploring the early days of truck farming in Mississippi is on display at the Columbus branch of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System (CLPLS) until Feb. 25.
Mahjong brings community, competition to area players
Mahjong tiles click on the table as four players shuffle them. The women sitting Monday at the table at Old Waverly Golf Club in West Point begin dividing them, building walls in front of each of their racks.
MSU Police Department celebrates K-9 retirement
The Mississippi State University Police Department celebrated the retirement of a well-loved police dog Wednesday after nine years of service to the university.
Community Calendar for 1-25-25
Friday, Jan. 24-Saturday, Jan. 25 ■ Shop Local Warehouse Sale: Local retailers in Starkville will be making room for their spring inventory in this first-ever
MSU’s Lance named Mississippi Outstanding Band Director of the Year
Elva Kaye Lance, Mississippi State’s director of bands, is the Magnolia State’s Outstanding Band Director of the Year for the second time in her career.
Livestock meets lawn care: MSU sheep maintaining solar facility grounds
Mississippi State University is putting a new twist on solar facility maintenance – trading lawnmowers for sheep.
Women’s Basketball: Mississippi State runs away in second quarter in rout of Auburn
STARKVILLE — A home date with Auburn was just what the doctor ordered for Mississippi State. The Bulldogs overcame a slow start Thursday night and
Community Calendar for 1-18-25
Saturday, Jan. 18-Sunday, Jan. 19 ■ Dollyfest: Starkville Area Arts Council and Starkville Strong will be hosting a series of events themed around music sensation
Woman’s Club of Starkville kicks off 2025 with speaker Zac Selmon
The Woman’s Club of Starkville kicked off 2025 by having Mississippi State Athletic Director Zac Selman speak at its Tuesday meeting held at the First Baptist Church.
Keep pets’ health, safety in mind during severe cold
Remembering the “four P’s” of freeze safety – people, pets, plants and pipes – is an adage heard constantly this time of year, but doing so will be even more critical than normal during the week between Jan. 20-24 as temperatures are projected to dip below freezing and stay there for several days in Mississippi.
Fabric tour of the state comes to Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum
To understand a place like Mississippi, you must first look at its quilts.
Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum hosts Mississippi Quilt Challenge Exhibition
The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum is pleased to host The Southern Fiber Artists’ Mississippi Quilt Challenge Exhibition throughout January.
Golden Triangle UNCF banquet set for Jan. 18 at American Legion Post 69
The Golden Triangle United Negro College Fund Committee (UNCF) has announced the date of its annual banquet.
Rotary Club opens applications for Middle Mississippi RYLA Retreat
Rotary Club of Columbus is looking for students to sponsor for an all-expenses paid experience at the Middle Mississippi Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Retreat.
Community Calendar for 1-11-25
Saturday, Jan. 11 ■ Book Sale: The Friends of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library will be hosting its monthly book sale from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30
Columbus Arts Council names new executive director
Columbus Arts Council has a new face at the helm to carry on its mission of encouraging the area’s art community.
MSU quarterback Shapen earns Philanthropic Spirit award
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