Community Calendar for 1-3-26
Now through Jan. 31 ■ Eudora Welty Traveling Exhibit: The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum will host a traveling exhibit featuring a collection of photos and
Chocolate, calm and connection for the New Year
Instead of resolutions and to-do lists, a group of Columbus residents began the new year by sitting on yoga mats, sipping ceremonial cacao and turning inward.
From Yale to Columbus: Historic a cappella group brings music to Mississippi
The sound of harmonies that have echoed through the White House, Moscow’s Pushkin Museum and even the Korean Demilitarized Zone will fill Poindexter Hall next week when the Yale Society of Orpheus and Bacchus performs in Columbus.
Community Calendar for 12-27-25
Jan. 1–31, 2026 ■ Eudora Welty Traveling Exhibit: The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum will host a traveling exhibit featuring a collection of photos and short
Ring in 2026 with a guided or self-guided hike at Lake Lowndes
Kick off the new year by exploring the outdoors at Lake Lowndes State Park in Columbus, which will host First Day Hikes on Jan. 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Secondary Performing Arts Festival returns this weekend
Columbus Middle School will host the annual Secondary Performing Arts Festival this weekend, offering two days of performances and technical theatre presentations from middle and high school students across the region.
Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition opens at-large applications
The Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition is now accepting at-large contestant applications.
Holiday vendor event set for Sunday at Jamison Pastures
Jamison Pastures will host a holiday vendor event this Sunday, offering families a chance to shop, explore the farm and take part in seasonal activities.
Community Calendar for 12-13-25
Now through Friday, Dec. 19 ■ Columbus Christmas Window Decorating Contest: Downtown Columbus visitors may vote for their favorite storefront in the Christmas Window Decorating
Community Calendar for 12-6-25
Now through Friday, Dec. 19 ■ Columbus Christmas Window Decorating Contest: Downtown Columbus visitors may vote for their favorite storefront in the Christmas Window Decorating
Holiday harmonies in Columbus
The Golden Triangle Singers will bring holiday cheer to Columbus with a festive community performance on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Annunciation Catholic Church.
Columbus Arts Council hosts first-ever Gingerbread Holiday Market during Wassailfest
The Columbus Arts Council will host its first-ever Gingerbread Holiday Market Dec. 5–6, offering festive booths, holiday gifts, treats and seasonal cheer.
Columbus Sings Messiah to return for 23rd year
“Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!”
Community Calendar for 11-29-25
Saturday, Nov. 29 ■ Small Business Saturday: Downtown Columbus stores will participate in Small Business Saturday with special promotions and holiday discounts. Shoppers are encouraged
Theatre MSU and 91.1 The Junction launch children’s ‘radio theatre’ collaboration
Theatre MSU debuts its holiday-themed children’s radio play “Snowing in Mississippi” on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m., marking the final installment in a new storytelling collaboration with Mississippi State’s campus radio station, 91.1 FM The Junction.
The Wherehouse brings ‘The Nutcracker’ back to Columbus
After more than 20 years, The Wherehouse is bringing “The Nutcracker” back to Columbus, featuring more than 100 local performers ranging from 3-year-olds to adults.
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a rare Superman comic book! And it fetched $9.12M!
A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by three brothers cleaning out their late mother’s attic, netted $9.12 million this month at a Texas auction house which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold.
Shumake named Grand Marshal for 2025 Columbus Christmas parade
Josie Shumake has been named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Columbus Christmas Parade, which is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m.
MSU hosts world-renowned animal scientist, inventor and author
Mississippi State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will host Temple Grandin Dec. 2 for a book signing and screening of the newly released documentary “An Open Door.”
