In the Garden with Felder: Mowing what grows, not to reach perfection
The pendulum is swinging back towards lawn moderation. Our national obsessional experiment with lawn perfection, fueled by horticultural, social, and marketing blitzes, is slowing down.
Summer Scholars camp at MSU opens theater world to young creatives
Young creatives in grades 7-12 can dive into the world of theater and music this summer at Mississippi State.
Sherry Ivy: God can do the impossible
We should never underestimate the supernatural power and ability of God because He specializes in doing the impossible in our lives.
Community Calendar for 4-26-25
Saturday ■ Pancakes and Ponies: Mississippi State University’s Equestrian Team will be hosting an event with all-you-can-eat pancakes and pony rides at 8-11 a.m. at
So you saw ‘Conclave’ the movie. Here’s what it got right – and wrong – about real-life conclaves
Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition.
With a camera or a paint brush, Payne captures images that speak to you
When Glenn Payne witnesses a moment he wants to capture, the only question he has to ask is whether he should grab his camera or his paintbrush and a canvas.
A seasonal spring surprise
You can almost feel spring in the air, and with the warmer weather comes delicious, delectable foods.
Vermont maple syrup makers face uncertainty amid Canada and China tariff chaos
Making maple syrup in New England’s fickle spring weather can be an unpredictable business. Now President Donald Trump’s ever-changing tariff policies are adding anxiety about an industry that depends on multinational trade.
Enjoy a lighter soup on cool spring days
Permanent heat may be on the way, but spring still offers plenty of chilly, rainy opportunities for a warmup from the inside-out.
Robert St. John: A life I didn’t plan but am grateful to live
Two full days off. That’s a rarity over here, and I don’t take it lightly.
How does alcohol affect your health?
Drinking too much alcohol or too often can have a negative effect on your health and nutrition goals.
Fried chicken and funeral homes: The Southern tradition no one talks about
In the South, grief comes with a casserole.
Sites & Bites: Dip (I don’t mean swimming) season is almost here
It’s spring, which means summer is on the horizon.
Grow with O: Master Gardener Plant Sale is around the corner
My sisters Robin, Renee and I visited our aunt last week in Louisville, Kentucky.
Starkville-MSU Community Band wraps up spring concert series with April 27 free show
A diverse selection of music will fill the afternoon air on April 27 as the Starkville-MSU Community Band concludes its spring concert series with a free, public performance.
Southern California artists to open 2025 Barn Concert Series on Thursday
Los Angeles musicians Abby Posner and Paula Fong will be in Columbus on Thursday to perform the first show of this year’s Barn Concert Series.
New initiative to encourage prayer for 40 days after Easter
George Hampton Irby was helping to hang a cross back on the wall at his church when another member of his congregation told him Jesus spent 40 days on the earth between his resurrection and when he ascended into heaven.
Expect more fake eggs made of colored marshmallows or even potatoes on this year’s Easter spread
With egg prices stubbornly high, the internet has offered up a host of alternatives, with crafters painting rocks and influencers dyeing everything from marshmallows to potatoes.
In the Garden with Felder: Suspended containers and swinging baskets
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon may have kept King Nebuchadnezzar’s wife happy but couldn’t hold a candle to my grandmother’s home-made “swinging baskets.”
