Summer Scholars camp at MSU opens theater world to young creatives
Young creatives in grades 7-12 can dive into the world of theater and music this summer at Mississippi State.
Community Calendar for 4-26-25
Saturday ■ Pancakes and Ponies: Mississippi State University’s Equestrian Team will be hosting an event with all-you-can-eat pancakes and pony rides at 8-11 a.m. at
With a camera or a paint brush, Payne captures images that speak to you
When Glenn Payne witnesses a moment he wants to capture, the only question he has to ask is whether he should grab his camera or his paintbrush and a canvas.
Starkville-MSU Community Band wraps up spring concert series with April 27 free show
A diverse selection of music will fill the afternoon air on April 27 as the Starkville-MSU Community Band concludes its spring concert series with a free, public performance.
Southern California artists to open 2025 Barn Concert Series on Thursday
Los Angeles musicians Abby Posner and Paula Fong will be in Columbus on Thursday to perform the first show of this year’s Barn Concert Series.
Community Calendar for 4-19-25
Saturday ■ Cotton District Arts Festival: The annual Cotton District Arts Festival will be filling the streets of Starkville with live music, local and regional
Community Calendar for 4-12-25
Saturday and Sunday ■ Spring Pilgrimage: Visit Columbus is hosting its annual Spring Pilgrimage, featuring tours of 16 pre-Civil War homes. Other special events will
Local paleontologist returns home to share geologic history of Plymouth Bluff
Paleontology curator George Phillips will present “The Geologic History of Plymouth Bluff” at 3:30 p.m. on April 23, at the Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center.
MSU Libraries commemorate 160th anniversary of Lincoln’s assassination with lecture, exhibit
With the country on the cusp of healing after the Civil War, the sudden assassination of Abraham Lincoln in 1865 stands as one of the most significant and haunting events in American history.
Community Calendar for 4-5-25
Saturday and Sunday ■ Murder on the Orient Express: Starkville Community Theatre presents this adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic detective novel in “Murder on the
Civil War Roundtable to host last meeting of the season on Tuesday
The last meeting of this season’s Starkville/Golden Triangle Civil War Roundtable will take place on Tuesday at the Golden Triangle Planning and Development Building, 106 Miley Drive.
MSU hosts choral performance honoring Anne Frank
Mississippi State’s Department of Music is honoring the life and writings of Anne Frank with a special performance Thursday on the university’s campus.
Community Calendar for 3-29-25
Saturday and Sunday ■ The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Golden Triangle Theatre will be performing “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” at the Lyceum at Lee.
Community Calendar for 3-22-25
Sunday, March 23 ■ Gloria: The Starkville Community Chorus and MSU Choirs will perform together in an arrangement of Rutter’s famous “Gloria.” Other performances will
Eighth Edible Book Festival comes to Columbus-Lowndes Library
The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System will host its eighth Edible Book Festival at the Columbus downtown branch on April 10 as part of the library’s celebration of National Library Week.
MSU Lyceum Series continues with The Great DuBois circus show
Mississippi State’s Lyceum Series continues with a high-energy circus performance.
Veteran sports writer shares tales of ‘Eggs’ Noble, addiction recovery
Mississippi State University freshman Clark Randolph Noble sat at the training table one morning, surrounded by his football team. As breakfast platters made their way around, Noble’s eyes were fixed onto a steaming plate of eggs.
Community Calendar for 3-15-25
Saturday, March 15 ■ Starkville Spring Open House: Starkville’s downtown will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., welcoming in spring with a day of
Spring, summer Adapted Swim Camps at MSU help individuals with special needs
Mississippi State’s Department of Kinesiology hosts its Adapted Swim Camp to teach children and adults with special needs the foundations of swimming and water safety.















