Community Calendar for 1-31-26
Saturday and Sunday ■ Farndale Avenue Murder Mystery: Golden Triangle Theatre presents “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery.” Performances are
Genuine MS program offers free one-year memberships through Farm Credit partnership
Mississippi farmers, artisans and small business owners can join the state’s Genuine MS program at no cost for a year through a new partnership with First South Farm Credit.
Black History Month events planned across Golden Triangle
Black History Month is observed each February to recognize and celebrate the achievements, contributions and history of Black Americans.
T.K. Lee to Give Annual Humanities Lecture at MUW
Thomas Kris Lee, Associate Professor of English at Mississippi University for Women, will deliver the annual Humanities Teacher of the Year lecture, “Not the Same Old Story: Learning How to Stop So You Can Start,” at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Painter Hall, Room 113, on the MUW campus.
Prepare your plants now for extreme weather
With periods of extreme cold possible during winter, local gardeners are being encouraged to take steps now to protect plants from freeze damage.
Blue Tie Gala and Youth of the Year Event to celebrate local youth leadership
The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Golden Triangle will host its second Blue Tie Gala and Youth of the Year Event on Friday at the Columbus Club, 1815 14th Ave. N.
Local community theatres shine at Mississippi Theatre Association Festival
Local theater groups from the Golden Triangle area recently participated in the Mississippi Theatre Association Festival, joining organizations from across the state for performances, workshops and opportunities to learn from theater professionals.
New Hope eighth-grader wins Lowndes County Spelling Bee
The hush that falls over a spelling bee audience is unmistakable – a mix of nerves, anticipation and admiration for young minds at work.
Community Calendar for 1-24-26
Now through Jan. 31 ■ Eudora Welty Traveling Exhibit: The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum will host a traveling exhibit featuring a collection of photos and
Starkville Garden Club explores herbal practices in modern wellness
Tabitha Fulgham, owner of Hickory Heal Farms and Hickory Health Clinic, spoke to the Starkville Town and Country Garden Club on Jan. 8 about integrating traditional herbal practices into modern wellness.
Physician-turned-author shares thrilling tales at Books and Authors event
Dr. W. D. “Dwight” McComb, a board-certified internal medicine specialist and medical director of wound care services for North Mississippi Health Services, had the audience laughing and leaning forward Thursday afternoon at the Starkville Public Library’s monthly Books and Authors event.
Community Calendar for 1-17-26
Now through Jan. 31 ■ Eudora Welty Traveling Exhibit: The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum will host a traveling exhibit featuring a collection of photos and
Cookiepalooza sweetens the start of Girl Scout cookie season
The Columbus United Way office filled with laughter, learning and the early buzz of cookie season Saturday morning as Girl Scouts gathered for Cookiepalooza, a hands-on kickoff to the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie Program.
MSU’s Rader receives national award for book on fear of crime
Mississippi State University Professor Nicole E. Rader has received the 2025 Robert Jerin Book Award for her 2023 publication, “Teaching Fear: How We Learn to Fear Crime and Why It Matters.”
Baptist Golden Triangle receives national awards for physician and employee experience
Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle has received two national recognitions from Press Ganey, a health care analytics and experience measurement firm, for physician and employee experience.
Community Calendar for 1-10-26
Now through Jan. 31 ■ Eudora Welty Traveling Exhibit: The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum will host a traveling exhibit featuring a collection of photos and
Lowndes County Building Permits, June 12, 2025
June 11, 2025
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