Southern Gardening: Non-native Temple Bells give white winter blooms
I’m always on the lookout for new plants to enhance my landscape, and one of the challenges I face is finding something that blooms during winter and early spring.
Book Talk: Five Questions with Beth Kander
Beth Kander’s recipe for a national bestseller includes a monster from Jewish folklore and a dash of spice.
Jabe Nicholson: New Year plans?
A dear friend had the best stories. One’s about a fellow considered the smartest guy in town. Successful in business, he was enlarging his warehouse since he’d outgrown the old facilities.
Starkville Town and Country Garden Club creates arrangements with Montgomery Gardens residents
Starkville Town and Country Garden Club’s Garden Therapy Committee helped residents of Montgomery Gardens create Christmas floral centerpieces on Dec. 3.
For airports, background music no longer is an afterthought
Background music is no longer an afterthought at many airports, which are hiring local musicians and carefully curating playlists to help lighten travelers’ moods.
In the Garden with Felder: Bringing color and joy to a winter garden
Who besides me is going to miss seasonal lights in the garden? And do we really have to take them down, or can we justify them somehow all year?
Volunteers give first responders a taste of home on Christmas
On Christmas Day, William Fenimore’s family was gathered at his grandmother’s house.
Community Calendar for 12-21-24
Saturday, Dec. 21 ■ Literary Crafternoon: In a partnership between Friendly City Books and Fired Up Studio, author and MUW alum Beth Kander will be
Sherry Ivy: God’s greatest gift to the world
Christmas is a joyful season.
Southern Gardening: Gov. Mouton, Debutante camellia shine in winter
If you’re like me and try to have plants blooming in the yard throughout the year, you may value camellias like I do.
Surprise: Wife helps retired veterinarian get Mississippi State bachelor’s degree 60 years later
One of this fall’s graduates at Mississippi State University never imagined he would receive the MSU undergraduate degree he worked on 60 years ago.
Grow with O: Country Christmas
Are your Christmas presents all purchased or ordered?
The best Christmas movies for every mood
‘Tis the season for spirited and winless debates about what the best Christmas movie is.
Former children’s choir members sing to surprise founder
Xzavier Orr was about to go into the ninth grade when his house burned down, and his family lost almost everything.
Create showstopping holiday meals with recipes featuring premium pork
If you’re wondering what to serve for a delightful holiday meal, look no further than pork – a perfect match for festive menus as it’s easy to prepare, versatile, budget-friendly and pairs well with seasonal ingredients.
Sip, savor and stay sober with mocktails this holiday season
The holidays are often about indulgence – relaxed time with loved ones, good food and delicious beverages.
Butter Together: Raindrops on roses and ginger in cookies
One of the things I love to ask my students is what kinds of things they do with their families for holidays.
Single-serve seasonal sweets
Instead of assigning cake cutting duty at your holiday party, let dessert serve itself with these Mini Pecan Cheesecakes from “Cookin’ Savvy.”
Sites & Bites: Christmas Capital of Texas filled with festivities, food
A trip to the Christmas Capital of Texas should produce a column on … well, all things merry and bright … right?
Robert St. John: Team leadership and hoisin glazed chicken wings
Last night, my leadership team gathered for our 37th annual Christmas dinner – a tradition I cherish.
