Jabe Nicholson: Peace on Earth?
As the American Civil War raged, and with Christmas approaching, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow put pen to paper:
Everyday Clay: Diplomacy and family vacations
“Does anyone know what a Banana Republic is?”
102-year-old Goodman man says key to life ‘is love one another’
At 102 years old, James Anderson has one piece of advice.
In the Garden with Felder: Don’t trash that tree: A garden-friendly holiday guide
Ever on the lookout for stuff I can reuse or recycle from holiday decorations, Christmas is second to none – better even than composting Halloween pumpkins.
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.
Mississippi ag posts $9.5B year in 2025
Despite some sharp decreases in row crop agriculture, cattle and poultry had a good year, bringing Mississippi’s 2025 estimated value of agricultural production to $9.51 billion.
British baker’s criticism of Mexican ‘ugly’ bread triggers social media outrage
A blunt critique of Mexican bread by a British baker sparked a cascade of social media outrage, ultimately leading to a public apology.
Sugar, spice and everything nice
Every year I ask my mom what she wants for Christmas, and every year – no matter how much older I get – she gives me essentially the same answer: “Something homemade is always nice.”
Mississippi soybean farmers end dour year, hope for profitable ’26
Soybeans have been in the headlines a lot this year.
Layers of love: A family Christmas classic
With colorful Christmas décor like paper chain garlands, rainbow incandescent lights and whimsical, handmade ornaments trending, this Christmas has felt like stepping into the past.
Have yourself a jam-based cocktail
I recently took a short holiday getaway to Savannah, Georgia.
Robert St. John: Showing up for Christmas
For over three decades, Christmas never really meant a day off.
Butter Together: A make-ahead breakfast for a crowd
I hesitate to share this recipe with you today.
Faith-based community supports farm industry
A farmer’s life has been compared to a person’s faith journey, and that faith is being tested through the recent economic uncertainty associated with high costs and low profits in agriculture.
Andrew McLarty: Why God in a manger matters
At Christmas, we celebrate a mystery so familiar that it can almost lose its power to surprise us: God chose to arrive not as an idea or a force, but as a child.
Reginelli educates Starkville Garden Club on holiday cacti care
Dennis Reginelli, a retired regional Extension specialist with Mississippi State University, spoke to the Starkville Town and Country Garden Club on Dec. 4 about growing holiday cacti.
From local to statewide: Jackie Exum’s work celebrated with top award
Jackie Exum, a longtime Columbus resident and president of the Lowndes County Mississippi Federation of Democratic Women, has been named President of the Year by the statewide organization, recognizing her leadership, dedication, and impact on voter engagement in the region.
W Theatre to hold auditions for spring show
The Department of Theatre at Mississippi University for Women will hold auditions for its spring show, These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich, on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 6 p.m.
Four local soccer teams place at state and regional tournaments
June 25, 2025
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