Katie Boeck and J.M. Stevens to headline next Barn Concert
After having to postpone its September concert due to weather, the Barn Concert Series will pick things back up on Thursday with Nashville artist Katie Boeck and Austin’s J.M. Stevens.
MSU’s Department of Music announces lineup of fall events
Mississippi State’s Department of Music is hosting numerous concerts this fall to entertain music lovers of a variety of genres, while showcasing the talents of its students, faculty and guest artists.
MSU hosts historian, author to speak on Ulysses S. Grant’s battle to protect Reconstruction
Historian and author Fergus M. Bordewich will discuss his new book “Klan War: Ulysses S. Grant and the Battle to Save Reconstruction” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Columbus Christmas parade announces theme, grand marshal
Main Street Columbus and presenting sponsor Edward Jones Investments Josh Read are excited to announce the 2024 Columbus Christmas Parade, which will march down Main Street and back up College Street at 7 p.m. Dec. 3.
Community Calendar for 9-28-24
Saturday, Sept. 28 ■ St. Jude Walk/Run Starkville: Walk/run for childhood cancer at 8 a.m. at the Starkville Sportsplex. More info: stjude.org/walkstarkville. ■ Bike Show:
‘Go to Hell Ole Miss’ is about more than just school rivalry
For Jeff Barry, the phrase “Go to Hell Ole Miss” is not just about school rivalry. Though, he doesn’t tell everyone that before they buy his bestselling novel with that name.
Community Calendar for 9-14-24
Saturday and Sunday ■ Creve Coeur: The Columbus Arts Council, Tennessee Williams Tribute and Columbus Community Theater present Tennessee Williams’ one-act play “A Lovely Sunday
St. Paul’s to celebrate new organ with Sunday concert
After losing its pipe organ to a lightning strike more than two years ago, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is preparing a concert to debut its new, all-digital organ system.
HARDY concert at MSU’s Dudy Noble Field rapidly approaching showtime
Don’t miss a brand-new concert experience at Mississippi State when HARDY performs at Dudy Noble Field on Thursday.
Floral design workshop set for Oct. 10 in Hernando
Floral enthusiasts and professionals can learn how to make tussie-mussie floral arrangements and the history of these bouquets during an Oct. 10 workshop in Hernando.
Community Calendar for 9-7-24
Saturday, Sept. 7 ■ Butterfly Bonanza: The Lowndes County Master Gardeners will be hosting its annual Butterfly Bonanza at the Butterfly Garden at 40 Moore’s
Starkville Civil War Roundtable announces first meeting of the year
The Starkville Civil War Roundtable will be holding its first meeting of the academic year at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Triangle Planning and Development on 106 Miley Dr., Starkville.
Tim Easton, Erin Enderlin to perform in concert Sept. 12
The Barn Concert Series is kicking back off with a concert on Sept. 12 featuring singer-songwriters Tim Easton and Erin Enderlin.
Community Calendar for 8-17-24
Friday, Aug. 23-Saturday, Aug. 24 ■ Gospel Convention: The Mississippi State Southern Gospel Singing Convention will be held at The Highland Oaks in Sturgis on
John Paul White, MSU-Starkville Symphony Orchestra to fill Hump for rare music experience
An experience like no other is coming to Mississippi State this October as Grammy winner John Paul White brings his fusion of Southern rock, Americana and country music to the Hump alongside the Starkville-MSU Symphony Orchestra.
BugFest 2024 to offer hands-on learning
School groups, nature enthusiasts and the public can enjoy two fun-filled days of celebrating the environment, ecosystems, wildlife and insects at the Mississippi State University Crosby Arboretum in Picayune.
Community Calendar for 8-10.24
Saturday, Aug. 10 ■ FUMC Attic Sale: Starkville First United Methodist Church is hosting its annual attic sale from 8-11:30 a.m. at the Connection Building
Lifelong harmonica player to teach workshop at blues museum
When Tim Gartland first picked up a harmonica at 13 years old, he started out just like any amateur: one song at a time.
Possumtown Book Fest announces 11 additional speakers for panel
The Possumtown Book Fest is adding more than 10 new award-winning authors and educators to the lineup for its inaugural event Aug. 24.
Community Calendar for 8-3-24
Saturday, Aug. 3 ■ Dancing Through the Decades: Starkville Strong will be hosting an adult prom “Dancing through the Decades” fundraiser from 6-10 p.m. at














