School news: Hardy graduates
Tyler B. Hardy has graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science in business administration. Hardy is a 2007 graduate of
New Year’s goodies: Columbus cook shares one of her go-to recipes for sweet bites
Barbara Patterson never met a cookbook she didn’t like. Her Columbus home has a big bookcase dedicated to them.
“And she knows when we’ve messed with them,” her daughter, Carol Boone, smiled. “When she goes to yard sales, she goes straight for the cookbooks — the older the better.
Simple recipes for sensational entertaining
When it comes to entertaining, I often find that the casual gatherings and impromptu parties outshine more elaborate affairs. I think it’s the combination of a relaxed atmosphere and last minute inspiration.
Of droughts and foie gras angst — the year in food
Most Americans never will sip the watermelon margarita at Guy Fieri’s behemoth Times Square restaurant, nor savor the chicken Alfredo at the Olive Garden in Grand Forks, N.D.
Yet both eateries somehow shot to the top of the nation’s culinary zeitgeist in 2012, for this was the year of the viral restaurant review, when the rants and raves of seasoned pros and naive octogenarians alike got superstar treatment on the world wide smorgasbord.
A warming — and simple — broccoli and pasta dish
Whenever I have too little time and too few ingredients on hand — or when I’ve been eating too much meat — I cook up some broccoli pasta.
Holiday HUGS: Huggable figures for families of deployed airmen keep loved ones close
Sometimes you just need a little something to hang on to, especially at Christmas time. For the children and spouses of deployed airmen from Columbus Air Force Base, that tangible, squeezable something might be a HUG — a Huggable Uniform Gift bearing the image of a loved one who is serving far from home this holiday
Adele Elliott: Peace on Earth
I wanted to write a silly column — something slightly funny, something light. This is not an easy thing to do since our entire country is in mourning. However, there have been a few bright spots this week, perhaps leaning toward the inane, but maybe just what was needed.
Local group wins national honor with Smithville literacy project
A literacy project organized by the Lowndes County Republican Women has earned first place honors in the National Federation of Republican Women’s Barbara Bush Literacy Program.
CONTACT reassurance clients warm up with calls and Christmas visits
Lula Hudson spent 30 years of her life taking care of other people. She nursed hospice patients for nine of those. The Columbus resident is now 82, and CONTACT Helpline reassurance callers are doing their small part to help take care of her.
Community Calendar for the week of December 23, 2012
Monday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve ball drop — Geno and the Mississippi Blues Boys entertain at Columbus’ downtown block party and New Year’s Eve
Blues Trail scores more than half a million Google hits
This month, the Mississippi Blues Trail’s Google Maps web page reached more than 500,000 visits. The map can be accessed from the home page of the Blues Trail as well as from each individual marker page.
Out and about for the week of December 23, 2012
The Golden Triangle is within easy traveling distance of some of the best entertainment in the South. Support arts and entertainment at home, and when you’re on the road, these might pique your interest.
School news: ICC honor roll
Officials at Itawamba Community College have released the honors lists for the 2012 fall semester. President’s list: Aberdeen: Whitley Shaniece Caradine, Whitney S. Caradine, Stormie
School news: EMCC graduation
East Mississippi Community College recently held its first December graduation ceremony at its Golden Triangle campus. CLAY COUNTY: Cedar Bluff: Heather Fowler, Morica Harris, and
School news: James listed in Who’s Who
University of Mississippi senior Jessica Lynn James of Columbus is among 152 Ole Miss students listed in the 2012-13 edition of Who’s Who Among Students
School news: Summerville graduates
Larry Summerville Jr. of Columbus graduated from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Dec. 15, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in metallurgical engineering.
Plenty for young ones to do locally, say MUW educators
While younger family members are out of school for the holidays, the magic of the season may quickly wear off and parents can expect to hear an old complaint: “I’m bored.”
Achiever: Rodriguez graduates
Firefighter Marco A. Rodriguez of the Starkville Fire Department graduated Dec. 13 from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson.
School news: Teachers of the year
Columbus Municipal School District announces the Teachers of the Year for 2012-2013. Tracey Agerton – Fairview Elementary School; Evans Dawson – Cook Elementary School; Melanie
Southern gardening: Mississippi gardens can produce fresh citrus fruit
There’s nothing like reaching into the toe of a Christmas stocking under your tree and finding a fresh and tasty satsuma orange that came right from your own garden.