MSU group prepares to host summer camp
A Mississippi State University group is helping children be … well, kids.
Lifestyles Briefs: Swing era comes to life at MSU Ragtime and Jazz Festival
Mississippi State University audiences have a chance to be transported back to the 1920s, 30s and early 40s to hear — and feel — swing jazz during the Charles H. Templeton Ragtime and Jazz Festival set for Thursday through Saturday.
Book Talk: Five questions with Sally Palmer Thomason and Jean Carter Fisher
Sister Anne Brooks’ life has been full of surprises — not only in what she has felt called to do, but also when.
Extension Outdoors: Turkey hunters have several public land options in Miss.
As the weather finally begins to change and periods of high pressure set in across the Southeast, Mississippi’s spring turkey season looms in the no-so-distant future.
16th annual Charles Templeton Ragtime and Jazz Festival set for March 24-26
Mississippi State’s Charles H. Templeton Ragtime & Jazz Festival is making its return to the university for a 16th year.
Lifestyles Briefs: SAAC seeks volunteers for event, offers scholarship
Starkville Area Arts Council is seeking volunteers for its annual Forks and Corks fundraiser, set for March 12 at the Mill Conference Center, 100 Mercantile Lane, Starkville.
Aurora’s PAV prototype on display at East Mississippi Community College
Aurora Flight Sciences’ passenger air vehicle (PAV) prototype is on display in The Communiversity at East Mississippi Community College.
Lifestyles Briefs: The W panel, workshop highlight preserving history through letters
“Keeping Up Our End of the Correspondence: Preserving Women’s Letters in the Digital Era” is a panel and workshop discussing digitizing the letters and lives of Mississippi women at Mississippi University for Women’s Fant Memorial Library at 2 p.m. March 4.
Time to start thinking about brushing up on gardening skills
As home gardening grows in popularity for health and economic reasons, it is time to consider joining forces with other gardening enthusiasts in the Oktibbeha County Master Gardeners program.
Lifestyles Briefs: Starkville/MSU Orchestra to perform Saturday at First Baptist Church
Expressions of Sound is the theme for the concert to be performed by the Starkville/MSU Orchestra on Saturday.
JA Charity Ball tickets to on sale Feb. 17
Patron tickets to the Junior Auxiliary of Columbus 2022 Charity Ball will be available from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, at the Junior Auxiliary Hut, 1000 Park Circle, Columbus, next to Lee Park.
Book Talk: Five questions with C. T. Salazar
Caledonia native C.T. Salazar’s first book of poetry brought him statewide recognition. His newest collection is poised to make a splash on the national poetry scene.
Lifestyles Briefs: MSU series to feature tribute to Whitney Houston
Mississippi State’s Lyceum Series, presents “The Greatest Love of All,” starring Belinda Davids in a tribute to late pop singer Whitney Houston.
Sculpture exhibit opens at MSU’s Cullis Wade Depot Art Gallery
A sculpture exhibit by Mississippi artist Earl Dismuke will be featured in MSU’s Cullis Wade Depot Art Gallery through March 11.
Blues museum to host events Feb. 12, 26
The Black Prairie Blues Museum is hosting several events during the month of February.
Stephen D. Lee Foundation to host annual Valentine Party
The Stephen D. Lee Foundation is happy to announce the return of its annual party celebrating Valentine’s Day, which will be an early celebration held from 7-10 p.m. Feb. 12, at Belle Bridge, home of Seleana and Nathan Miller.
Beekeeping requires planning, patience
People interested in beekeeping should take time to answer some important questions and develop a plan before beginning this hobby.
Tickets on sale for concert series at the Barn
It’s never too early to plan what you’re doing in April.
Starkville Area Arts Council kicks off 2022 with ‘Time in Every Stitch’
“Time in Every Stitch,” a Starkville Area Arts Council exhibit featuring the work of Rowan Haug, will be on display from Tuesday through March 27 in the Greater Starkville Development Partnership lobby.