Starkville-MSU Community Band opens spring season with Sunday concert
The Starkville-MSU Community Band will present its first concert of the spring season on Sunday.
Junior Auxiliary of Columbus to host 76th annual Charity Ball
The Junior Auxiliary of Columbus will host its 76th Annual Charity Ball, “The Heart of a Village,” on March 28 at the Trotter Convention Center in downtown Columbus.
Community Calendar for 2-28-26
Saturday, Feb. 28 ■ Natural Health Expo: Redwood Business & Wellness Center hosts its third annual Natural Health Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Columbus Spring Pilgrimage returns April 7-19
Columbus will host its annual Spring Pilgrimage April 7-19, featuring tours of historic homes, local food, music and other events.
Community Calendar for 2-21-26
Saturday, Feb. 21 ■ Museum Miles 5K: The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum, 206 Fellowship St., will host the annual “Museum Miles: Race Through History 5K”
Breastfeeding, bonding and community
Upon entering the Downtown Columbus YMCA on a warm February afternoon, Jenna Hood’s anxiety was palpable.
Starkville Garden Club learns how to host a butterfly release
Butterflies weren’t just fluttering in the imagination of Starkville Town and Country Garden Club members Tuesday – they were the subject of a hands-on lesson from Lynn Wells of the Oxford Garden Club on how to host a butterfly release.
Endangered sea turtles get high-tech care at Mississippi State University
Two endangered sea turtles are getting a new lease on life thanks to advanced imaging at Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
Families encouraged to join 29th annual Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 13-16
This weekend birdwatchers of all ages are invited to step outside and help track feathered visitors during the 29th annual Great Backyard Bird Count.
Community Calendar for 2-14-26
Saturday, Feb. 14 ■ Rotary Classic Rodeo: The Starkville Rotary Club will host the annual Rotary Classic Rodeo at the Mississippi Horse Park, 869 E.
Fantasy, mystery and everyday romance
Some couples bond over favorite movies or shared playlists. For Erin and Bertron, love is written – quite literally – into the pages of their stories.
Museum Miles 5K returns Feb. 21
Runners and walkers will soon have a chance to lace up their shoes and step into Starkville’s past while supporting local history preservation.
Community Calendar for 2-7-26
Now through Feb. 20 ■ “A More Perfect Union: Mississippi Founders”: The Colvard Student Union Art Gallery hosts this traveling exhibit from the Mississippi Humanities
Golden Triangle middle schoolers can make their voices heard in National Civics Bee®
Middle school students across the Golden Triangle – including Starkville, Columbus, and West Point – have a chance to put their civic smarts to the test.
MSU International Fiesta seeks performers, vendors for 34th year
Mississippi State University’s 34th annual International Fiesta is looking for performers, vendors, and cultural groups to take part in this spring’s celebration.
Black Excellence fills Columbus Arts Council with warmth, artistry and community
“I cannot talk about the South without talking about Black women…”
Lowndes County Building Permits, June 12, 2025
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