Feast like it’s 1776: Historic bites for the Fourth of July
Last year, Americans spent an estimated total of $13.3 billion on food and beverages for the Fourth of July.
Double the flavor with this summer favorite
Take an all-American creation up a notch this summer by doubling the burger fun with this fan-favorite version.
A miraculously massive melon
I eat watermelon every year for my birthday.
Sites & Bites: Things I’m obsessed with… so far
We’re only a little over halfway through 2025 and I’m already obsessed with a few things.
In the Garden with Felder: Mowing higher and watering deeper for the summer
Here it is early summer, and I’m looking to avoid extra garden work in this heat and humidity while going proactive for a better autumn.
London’s secret tunnels that helped inspire James Bond will open to the public, complete with a bar
There is a history-rich part of London that few people have seen, where the city braced for the Blitz, James Bond’s creator got inspiration and secret Cold War messages passed between Washington and Moscow.
Community Calendar for 6-28-25
Saturday, June 28 ■ Are You Still Watching: Mississippi State University Summer Scholars On Stage campers will perform an original three-act musical at 1 p.m.
MSU’s Rendon named Mississippi Veteran of the Year
Mississippi State’s own Andrew Rendon, the university’s executive director for veteran and military affairs, is the Magnolia State’s 2025 Veteran of the Year, designated by MilitaryFriendly.com.
CFR recognized for ‘enduring devotion’ by representative
You name it and Columbus Fire and Rescue has responded to it. At least, that’s what Chief Duane Hughes told The Dispatch on Thursday.
Jabe Nicholson: Beautiful feet
Jaffa, biblical Joppa, sits atop a hill jutting out into the sapphire Mediterranean, Israel’s ancient seaport and historic gateway to the world.
More refunds are being sent to Fortnite players ‘tricked’ into unwanted purchases. How you can apply
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is sending out the latest round of refunds to consumers it says were “tricked” into purchases they didn’t want from Fortnite maker Epic Games — and eligible players who haven’t been compensated yet still have time to apply.
Clay Bowen: Hope in a hopeless world
This past week my mother took an impromptu trip to England.
Peanuts or almonds? Rice or millet? Planet-friendly grocery shopping choices go beyond cutting meat
It’s one of the most impactful climate decisions we make, and we make it multiple times a day.
Breakfast with a powerful punch
You know the feeling: You eat breakfast, but by 11 a.m. your stomach is growling.
Power your summer with 100% orange juice
Whether you’re lounging by the pool or hitting the trails for a family hike or bike ride, exposure to summer heat can leave you feeling dehydrated and fatigued.
Sites & Bites: Celebrate the Fourth of July and stay cool in the process
The Fourth of July is only a few days away, so the first thing I did was check the extended weather forecast. Yep, it’s going to be a scorcher.
My favorite travel souvenirs are always edible
Taking home a magnet, T-shirt or postcard can bring back fond memories of a vacation.
Robert St. John: Crusts off and beef tenderloin sandwiches
My paternal grandmother was one of the sweetest, most loving people God ever put on this Earth.
Barrentine and Wells family photographs now open and digitized
The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System has completed the processing and digitizing of the Barrentine and Wells Family Photographs collection covering the 1860s to the 1980s.
