LIFESTYLES

Lee Foundation Valentine party adds elegance to a sweet holiday

Posted 2/8/2020 in Entertainment

The Stephen D. Lee Foundation will host its 10th annual Valentine Party on Friday, Feb. 14, at its home, the Stephen D. Lee Home at 316 Seventh St. N. in Columbus.

Science Night at the Museums: fun exploration for all ages

Posted 2/8/2020 in Entertainment

For the fourth consecutive year, Mississippi State's Museums and Galleries Committee is presenting Science Night at the Museums.

Area quilter accepted into national competition

Posted 2/8/2020 in Community

Quilt artist Julia Graber of Brooksville has been accepted in the 2020 Stitch Your Art Out Quilt Competition at the 31st annual Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival.

State of Black Men Symposium part of Black History Month celebrations

Posted 2/8/2020 in Community

In celebration of Black History Month, Mississippi State's Men of Excellence student organization is presenting its bi-annual State of Black Men Symposium Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Colvard Student Union.

Oktibbeha Heritage Museum to host 'Chit Chat' series

Posted 2/8/2020 in Community

Connecting a community to its history may be the primary mission of the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum, but a new Chit Chat series intends to connect community members to each other.

School news: Trainer makes list

Posted 2/8/2020 in Community

School news: Heritage Academy honors

Posted 2/8/2020 in Community

School news: Columbus High School honors

Posted 2/8/2020 in Community

Community Calendar for the week of February 9, 2020

Posted 2/8/2020 in Entertainment

Keep Valentine flowers looking their best

Posted 2/8/2020 in Entertainment

Nothing says Happy Valentine's Day like a fresh bouquet of flowers. Make sure your gift provides many days of enjoyment by selecting the freshest flowers and providing the best possible care.

Out There for the week of February 9, 2020

Posted 2/8/2020 in Entertainment

Southern Gardening: American beautyberry is a 2020 plant winner

Posted 2/8/2020 in Columns

Through February, I'm highlighting plants named 2020 Mississippi Medallion winners. Each of these winners is superbly adapted to our garden and landscape environment.

In the garden with Felder: Advice for success with seedlings

Posted 2/8/2020 in Columns

Gambling hasn't always been legal in Mississippi, but gardeners have been doing it openly for generations. Unfortunately, the house usually has better odds than even us old hands.

Dip, devour: It's National Chocolate Fondue Day

Posted 2/5/2020 in Food

With Valentine's Day just over a week away, it seems a good time to mention that February is National Chocolate Month. In fact, today -- Feb. 5 -- is Chocolate Fondue Day.

Sweet, luscious snacks for loved ones

Posted 2/5/2020 in Food

Valentine's Day naturally brings thoughts of heart, flowers, sweetness and love. Because it also occurs during American Heart Month, it's a perfect opportunity to start taking care of your own heart and the hearts of loved ones.

A classic, slow-cooked meal

Posted 2/5/2020 in Food

Whether you're looking for a family meal or a dish to feed a different type of crowd, taking advantage of kitchen tools like your slow cooker can help take the effort out of preparation.

Flavorful all-day nutrition

Posted 2/5/2020 in Food

From cereal and milk to yogurt and fruit to broccoli and cheese, combining dairy with plant-based foods creates a superfood power couple that can help ensure you and your family are getting the nutrients you need any time of day.

Coconut cream pie milkshakes, anyone?

Posted 2/5/2020 in Food

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Empowered: Entrepreneurial women get a big boost from a new group

Posted 2/1/2020 in Community

It might be a form of business world karma that Misty McCraw and Kaitlin Mullins chanced to meet in 2019. It occurred first through their computers, when both were taking part in a national online entrepreneurs' group and McCraw, of West Point, posted a message asking if anyone in the network happened to live nearby. She received a response from just down the road -- from Mullins, in Starkville.