S’mores are a sticky lie, make chili instead
Last week, a polar vortex blew through the region and New Orleans got eight inches of snow.
Butter Together: A dessert to serve everyone
My family is pretty large these days.
Federal funding pause could cost MSU millions
A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration temporary pause on federal grants and loans that could cost Mississippi State University hundreds of millions in research and development funding.
Possumhaw: Winter wonder
Last week was indeed a wonder due to the cold temperatures. Any temperature below 32 degrees means a lot of preparation for keeping the house warm.
Ask The Dispatch: How does qualifying for municipal elections work?
Municipal elections are this year across Mississippi, and the qualifying period for candidates to enter races is coming to a close.
Community Calendar for 1-25-25
Friday, Jan. 24-Saturday, Jan. 25 ■ Shop Local Warehouse Sale: Local retailers in Starkville will be making room for their spring inventory in this first-ever
Jabe Nicholson: Big little things
We worship a big God who has commissioned His people to do a big work.
In the Garden with Felder: Don’t let the winter weather get to you or your garden
Winter weather’s effects on the garden getting to you? Not this jaded horticulturist, who has been here before.
Alabama refuge is a paradise for birders and thousands of migrating sandhill cranes
In flooded agricultural fields near the Tennessee River, tens of thousands of sandhill cranes stand tall among broken corn stalks and shallow water searching for corn, berries, seeds and insects.
MSU’s Lance named Mississippi Outstanding Band Director of the Year
Elva Kaye Lance, Mississippi State’s director of bands, is the Magnolia State’s Outstanding Band Director of the Year for the second time in her career.
Livestock meets lawn care: MSU sheep maintaining solar facility grounds
Mississippi State University is putting a new twist on solar facility maintenance – trading lawnmowers for sheep.
Touring ballet company to perform story of redemption through dance
Everyone loves a good redemption story. Now, one of those stories is coming to the city – through dance, Ballet Columbus Director Laura Beth Berry told The Dispatch.
Women’s Basketball: Mississippi State runs away in second quarter in rout of Auburn
STARKVILLE — A home date with Auburn was just what the doctor ordered for Mississippi State. The Bulldogs overcame a slow start Thursday night and
Cook up a cranberry treat
Apple and pumpkin are a couple of fruity favorites, but cranberry is another common ingredient that can be used to make a big statement.
Sites & Bites: A few things I can’t live without in 2025
It’s only January, but I’ve already discovered three new products that I can’t live without in the kitchen.
Robert St. John: The weight of weather and a wedding
A bitter cold has settled into the Pine Belt of Mississippi this week, and it’s the kind of chill that makes you appreciate the sweltering days of August.
Busy host’s guide to a no-fuss soup swap
A soup swap is the ultimate winter hack: Part potluck, part meal-prep party and 100% cozy comfort.
Say goodbye to overpriced groceries: 6 hacks to save hundreds each month
Ask any American about their biggest financial worry for 2025, and the cost of groceries will likely top the list.
Flavorful snacks packed with lean protein
Living a happier, healthier life often begins in the kitchen. From lunches on the go to sit-down family meals, keeping flavor at the center of your meal planning is key to maintaining healthy habits.
Jelly Roll to perform at Jeffery Simmons Community Fun Day
July 3, 2025
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