Unity Park committee calls for honoree nominations
The Oktibbeha County Unity Park Committee has honored 14 outstanding county citizens who have worked to bring more civil rights and unity to the community since 2018.
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
Grow with O: For the next generation
Thank you for attending the Lowndes County Master Gardeners Butterfly Bonanza.
In the Garden with Felder: How the garden saves our sanity
There’s something to be said for the unexpected lagniappe that connects us, often unconsciously, to our lives through gardening.
Everyday Clay: When the stream runs dry
A couple of Sundays ago, lying on my stomach in the mud under my mother’s house while a geyser streamed from her water main was not on my bingo card.
Annual fundraiser to help Loaves and Fishes feed thousands in need
This week, pork loin plates will do more than feed hungry stomachs — they will help keep the doors open at Loaves and Fishes of Lowndes County, a nonprofit that serves hundreds of meals a day.
Breaking silence around Emmett Till’s murder
Daphne Chamberlain was in the fifth grade, living in Northaven Woods, when she saw one of the “most disturbing” images she’s ever seen.
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.”
Andrew McLarty: Is God’s future shaping your present?
What if the most powerful force in our lives isn’t an awkward or painful memory from the past, but a vision of the future? As a community of faith, we, the church, have been given a breathtaking vision of God’s future — a kingdom pictured as a joyous banquet where every seat is filled, laughter overflows and no one is left standing outside in the darkness.
Sherry Ivy: The spiritual seasons of life
There are all kinds of spiritual seasons in life we will have to go through. Some are easier than others. If you examined your life right now, what season would you say you are currently experiencing?
Adding some spice to life
Kenneth Baker drives a forklift carrying pallets full of spices through the Magnolia Seasoning facility.
Sites & Bites: Finally… a new food trend I can embrace
Covered in red sauce (or gravy, as Italians lovingly call it); paired with sauteed vegetables, shrimp and more red sauce for a delicious Shrimp Creole;
A flatbread for the family
When dining outside with your loved ones, there are few things better than a tasty dish the whole family can enjoy.
Make breakfast more manageable
Mornings for many families involve hurried breakfasts and mad dashes out the door.
Butter Together: Up until now, I’ve really just been winging it
Honestly? I’ve never been a huge fan of chicken wings.
Robert St. John: The table is the real destination
Flying home from Scotland, I feel two things at once: tired and thankful.
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.
Everyday Clay: The wrong side of right
Who’s right, who’s wrong? Better yet, who decides the answer to those questions?
In the Garden with Felder: Live with fall leaves and boost your compost
Easy enough to figure out why autumn is called fall – just look around. No sooner do I put up my rake and leaf blower, than it looks like I never got started.
