Starkville-MSU Community Band to present first fall concert
The Starkville-MSU Community Band will present its first fall concert Sunday, Oct. 12.
Stephen King is the most banned author in US schools, PEN report says
A new report on book bans in U.S. schools finds Stephen King as the author most likely to be censored and the country divided between states actively restricting works and those attempting to limit or eliminate bans.
Morgan Wallen denied throwing chair off bar roof to police in 2024, footage shows
Country music star Morgan Wallen denied to police that he threw a chair off a Nashville honky-tonk bar roof before and after he was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment in 2024, police video obtained by The Associated Press shows.
Jonatha Brooke to headline at The Barn this week
The next Barn Concert is coming up on Friday, and Barn co-founder Steve Ellis said it’s one that he’s been waiting for since the early 90s.
Florida waterfront trail to honor wrestling legend Hulk Hogan
A stretch of a waterfront trail in the Florida Gulf Coast community of Clearwater is being renamed to honor the mustachioed, headscarf-wearing wrestling giant Hulk Hogan, who called the city home and died earlier this year.
Community Calendar for 9-27-25
Saturday, Sept. 27 ■ Beauty and Brunch: Columbus Arts Council is hosting a delicious brunch and M.A.C. makeup class from 10 a.m. to noon at
Dwayne Johnson faces his fears in ‘The Smashing Machine’
Fear is not something typically associated with Dwayne Johnson. Certainly not in the ring, as the charismatic heel with the cocked eyebrow, and not in
Hard pass. Cold brew. Dad bod. Merriam-Webster adds over 5,000 words to ‘Collegiate’ dictionary
Word nerd alert: Merriam-Webster announced Thursday it has taken the rare step of fully revising and reimagining one of its most popular dictionaries with a fresh edition that adds over 5,000 new words, including “petrichor,” “teraflop,” “dumbphone” and “ghost kitchen.”
Honors college presents story of betrayal, revenge with ‘Thyestes’
The Shackouls Honors College at Mississippi State University presents “Thyestes” as a part of its 2025 Classical Week.
Community Calendar for 9-20-25
Saturday, Sept. 20 ■ Rowdy Races: The Rowdy Foundation will host its annual all-inclusive obstacle course beginning with check in at 9:30 a.m. at the
Country music and military recruitment converge in ‘Cold War Country’
Marty Robbins strums his guitar on television, appearing in black and white as he croons the song “Singing the Blues.”
Prince Harry has tea with his father, King Charles III, in their first meeting in over a year
Britain’s Prince Harry joined his father, King Charles III, for tea on Wednesday at the monarch’s London home, the first time they’ve met in well over a year.
Jane Austen fans honor 250 years since her birth with grand costumed balls and dancing
Ellie Potts goes dancing with her friends most weeks. They don’t put on the latest Taylor Swift or Ed Sheeran, though — they much prefer English country dances that were popular more than 200 years ago.
Golden Triangle Civil War Roundtable to kick off season
The Golden Triangle Civil War Roundtable was founded more than 40 years ago by Starkville Civil War Historians William Parrish, Duffy Neubauer, Michael Ballard and John Marszalek.
Community Calendar for 9-6-25
Wednesday, Sept. 10 ■ Suicide Prevention Rally: Boys and Girls Club of the Golden Triangle is hosting a suicide prevention rally beginning at 5 p.m.
Band of Heathens plays live at MSU Riley Center Sept. 11
The Riley Center at Mississippi State University hosts an evening of high-energy music with The Band of Heathens taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Women to spread their wings outdoors with new nature network
Olivia Lappin did not grow up hunting.
MSU’s Department of Music announces lineup of fall events
From the Wind Ensemble and choirs to world music and opera, Mississippi State’s Department of Music is hosting numerous concerts this fall that are sure to please the ears of fans of live performances.
Starkville Town and Country Garden Club brings back tablescapes
Starkville Town and Country Garden Club announces the return of their tablescapes event from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 24 at the First Baptist Church Outreach Center, located at 210 South Jackson Street.
Thom Caraccio: Mission to Miami at Flipper’s house
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