Andrew McLarty: Advent: An antidote to frenzy
As December arrives, a familiar feeling of frenzy comes with it.
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.”
Sherry Ivy: Giving God thanks always for all things
As we enter the Thanksgiving season, we have so much to thank God for.
Lowndes toy drive aims to reach 500 families this year
While Christmas can be a time of joy and magic for some children, others in need in Lowndes County may soon begin to wonder whether they will go without presents underneath the tree.
In the Garden with Felder: From festive to forever
It broke my horticultural heart the other day to see a festive display of red amaryllis in full bloom, their bulbs tightly swaddled in thick wax.
Author Joe Lee spotlights Mississippi’s musical heartbeat in ‘Jacktown USA’ talk at library
Before author and publisher Joe Lee ever put his name on a book cover, he was a Starkville kid buying CliffsNotes at the old Book Mart on Main Street – a shop owned by the parents of the woman who would one day become his wife.
Main Street Columbus announces holiday activities
Main Street Columbus will host a series of holiday events in downtown Columbus this season, offering family-friendly activities, shopping and entertainment.
Community Calendar for 11-22-25
Saturday, Nov. 22 ■ Holiday Farmers’ Market: Local vendors will be selling specialty, homemade and handmade goods from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
Two W music students win top honors at state MTNA competitions
Two students from Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Music earned top prizes at the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) state competitions earlier this month at Jones College in Ellisville.
A medley of garden veggies
If your garden is overflowing, look no further than Thyme-Roasted Garden Veggies as a mouthwatering fall side dish.
I may be a bad southerner, but I made good biscuits
Before we get too far into this, I’m going to come right out and say it. I’m a bad southerner.
Robert St. John: Time well spent
There was a time, not long after our daughter was born, when it felt like the whole world could shrink to a few hundred square feet and still be complete.
Butter Together: Grilled cheese was their ‘souper’ power
If you were raised in the South and are of a certain age, you may remember the days of school lunch rolls made with all-white flour that stood at least four inches tall.
Bright, toasty cookies for a pumpkin-weary season
As the primary baker of my friend group, it’s common for me to get special baking requests.
Ramen reinvented
There are fancy weeknight dinners, and then there are the meals you make when you’re staring into your pantry like it’s a vending machine and hoping something inspirational drops out.
Everyday Clay: The ‘Bestest’ girl of them all
I love telling stories. Life comes alive through tall tales and short stories that each of us live. Almost every moment we spend on this earth has something worth sharing.
From garden to gallery
On Thursday night, the Columbus Arts Council opened its doors to more than an exhibition – it opened to a gathering of friends, admirers and fellow artists.
Tennessee Williams house marks 150 Years with celebration in Columbus
The Tennessee Williams House Museum and Welcome Center will mark its 150th anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 23, with a ceremony and public reception. The house, built in 1875 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was designated a National Literary Landmark in 2004.
