Behind the magic of Christmas characters
When Sidney Runnels gives out his card for his business, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” it lists his title as “Head Elf.”
Holiday floral arranging demonstrated for the Starkville Town and Country Garden Club
At the Dec. 7 meeting of the Starkville Town and Country Garden Club at the home of Nelson and Beverly Jones, Suzanne Lindley, owner of Suzanne Lindley Catering and Floral Design and a garden club member, gave a demonstration on how to create holiday arrangements.
Community Calendar for 12-16-23
Saturday, Dec. 16 ■ Holiday Market: C&W Farms, located at 638 Jack Wiggins Rd., Caledonia, is hosting a holiday market from 9 a.m. to 3
History of R.E. Hunt High School now available online
A history of former African American school R.E. Hunt High School, written by Columbus native and author Ira C. LaNier, Jr., has been digitized by the Local History Department at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System. It is now available on the Mississippi Digital Library.
JA of Columbus spreads holiday cheer through Feed To Succeed Project
Junior Auxiliary of Columbus ushered in the season of giving by providing Thanksgiving meals and Christmas stockings to local families in Lowndes County.
Happy Irby Christmas Fund clothes children in need
Though George “Happy” Irby passed away 14 years ago, his legacy is still keeping children in Lowndes County warm and clothed this holiday season. The Happy Irby Christmas Fund held its annual shop and wrap event this past week.
Community Calendar for 12-9-23
Saturday, Dec. 9 ■ Chili Cook-Off: Junior Auxiliary of West Point will be hosting a Chili Cook Off and Bake Sale from 1-4 p.m. at
Columbus Girlchoir plans annual Christmas concert
At 16 years old, high school junior Meredith Hilfiker has been singing with the Columbus Girlchoir for almost half of her life. For her, singing with the group is all about the music, especially the Christmas music.
‘Whim-wham’ for the win: MSU takes first place in AAS display garden challenge
For the third time since its beginning, and the second time in the last five years, Mississippi State’s display garden at the South Mississippi Branch Experiment Station is a first-place national winner in the All-America Selections annual design challenge in the Under 10,000 Visitors category.
Lost and found, two years later
When Selena Hodge’s cat, Fish Sticks, went missing almost two years ago, it seemed like she and her family may never see him again.
‘Messiah’ choral presentation tradition returns for 21st year
The Columbus Sings Messiah choir, composed of 120 volunteer singers, gathers in Annunciation Catholic church, humming and singing to warm up their vocal chords. Orchestra members tune and warm up their instruments in turn.
Community Calendar for 12-2-23
Saturday, Dec. 2-Sunday, Dec. 3 ■ Festival of Trees: The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum is hosting a festival of trees, with trees decorated by local
JA of Columbus welcomes incoming provisional class
Junior Auxiliary of Columbus welcomes its incoming provisional class for the 2023-24 year.
Columbus Fire and Rescue captain goes from flames to flight
For Columbus Fire and Rescue Captain Joseph Denton, facing danger usually entails running toward fires. But for the past year, the captain has been facing another fear: heights.
A tale of murder ‘too good not to be told’
While most novels aim to be interesting, not all involve eight real historical southern murders.
New waterfall flows by Holly Hills Road
While Columbus isn’t known for its natural waterfalls, a manmade waterfall is now flowing next to Holly Hills Road.