Community Calendar for 9-20-25
Saturday, Sept. 20 ■ Rowdy Races: The Rowdy Foundation will host its annual all-inclusive obstacle course beginning with check in at 9:30 a.m. at the
Jabe Nicholson: Aiming at nothing
The Pacific Garden Mission, founded in 1877 on the notorious Whiskey Row in Chicago’s South Loop, is the oldest continuously-serving rescue mission in America.
Country music and military recruitment converge in ‘Cold War Country’
Marty Robbins strums his guitar on television, appearing in black and white as he croons the song “Singing the Blues.”
Butter Together: Hands off the bratwurst
I was in my 20s when I tried Italian sausage for the first time.
Sites & Bites: Gulf Coast visit on emotional anniversary brought restaurant and hotel finds
Visiting the Mississippi Gulf Coast on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina proved to be an emotional journey.
How much for matcha? Prices for the popular powdered tea soar due to global demand
The world’s fondness for matcha is about to be tested by steep price increases.
A super easy, super sweet treat
A sweet and savory treat, these Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Pretzels will disappear scary fast at your next Halloween party.
Robert St. John: From roast to toast
There are tributes in life that make you proud and others that make you sweat – the Mississippi Press Association Roast of me last week did both.
Tacos to solve big cravings for a Big Mac
I miss Big Macs. Not that they ever went away. I don’t mean to cause a run on McDonald’s.
Add real flavor, simplicity to busy season meals
Make a smooth shift into the fall busy season with this Loaded Philly Cheesesteak Baked Potato.
In the Garden with Felder: Surprised by sooty mold, honeydew and crape myrtle bark scale
On my flight back from my summer home in England, while semi-dreading dealing with my neglected Mississippi garden, I decided to draft a cheery column on getting heirloom holiday plants to flower.
The Barn resumes concert series Thursday
The Barn Concert Series, hosted by Kay and Steve Ellis at their home on Mac Davis Road, resumes on Thursday with a Blues show featuring Doug MacLeod with special guest Rachel Maxann.
Woman’s Club of Starkville kicked off season with mayor
The Woman’s Club of Starkville kicked off its 2025-26 season by having Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill speak at its Sept. 9 meeting held at the First Baptist Church.
Sherry Ivy: The favor of God is on your life
As Children of God, we have the favor of God on our lives because He has granted it to us.
Curtains Up: Theatre MSU unveils season of classics, musicals
Mississippi State University’s Theatre MSU launches its 2025-26 season this month with a vibrant adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic “The Jungle Book,” running Sept. 24-26.
Starkville set to elect second Pet Mayor
While every dog may have its day, only one pup will come out on top Tuesday in Starkville’s second Pet Mayor election.
Andrew McLarty: In a world of noise, you have permission to wonder
A quiet voice from the past recently surfaced amid the clutter of my Facebook feed: a video clip of the late Fred Rogers. In it, he offered a gentle admonition that feels more urgent now than when he spoke it over thirty years ago.
Clay Bowen: Sounds like home
My favorite memories are those that make us pause just a little bit longer. Do you ever catch yourself recalling a memory, and when you stop thinking about it, it’s as if you awoke from a dream? I love that feeling! I also love memories with a ripple effect.
