Still rockin’: As a singer turns 80, the Christmas song she sang as a teen is a holiday staple
Her memories of recording “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” are a little hazy.
Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are auctioned for $28 million
A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” and stolen from a museum nearly two decades ago sold for a winning bid of $28 million at auction Saturday.
Southern Gardening: Try unusual poinsettias in Christmas decorations
Other than Christmas trees, nothing announces the Christmas season more visually than poinsettias. If you use red ones every year in your decorations, this might be the year to branch out into something new.
Siddall demonstrates holiday floral arranging for garden club
Allison Siddall, owner of State Floral, gave a demonstration on how to create a live holiday arrangement at the December meeting of the Starkville Town and Country Garden Club held in the Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church.
Jabe Nicholson: Shopping for the ages
I know. A few of you did your 2024 Christmas shopping during last January’s clearance.
Starkville/MSU Symphony Association announces return of annual gala
After a five-year hiatus, the Starkville/MSU Symphony Association Gala returns with the expectation that everyone will bring memories of past galas and create new ones.
Community Calendar for 12-14-24
Saturday, Dec. 14 ■ Christmas Festival: Highland Oaks in Sturgis will be hosting a day of Christmas fun for families from 11 a.m. to 3
In the Garden with Felder: Readying the garden for winter cold
Even with colorful cold-weather flowers in place, our first killing cold forced me to put the last touches on getting my garden ready for winter.
Happy Irby Christmas Fund delivers 335 gifts for children in need
In 1958, George “Happy” Irby was working as a waiter at the Officer’s Club of the Columbus Air Force Base, when he started collecting tip money to go toward buying clothing for underprivileged children in the area.
Sites & Bites: Christmas gifts from the kitchen are simply the best
I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: those on your Christmas gift list would prefer a gift you make over something that comes from a store.
Butter Together: A dish for those im-pasta-ble weeknights
I know December is the time of year people share candy and cookie and appetizer recipes. I guess that makes sense, but you know what makes more sense?
Chi-Chi’s plans new restaurants more than 20 years after its bankruptcy
Chi-Chi’s is making a comeback.
Robert St. John: Success starts with failure
My success today is rooted in the failures of my past.
Cozy, comforting recipes to take on the cold
If blustery conditions are giving you the blues, come inside from the cold for a winter warmup in the comfort of your own kitchen.
The best allergy-friendly baking ideas for the holidays
Looking to bake delicious goodies for the holidays without triggering allergies? Holiday baking can be inclusive and delightful with allergy-friendly recipes that everyone can enjoy.
Wind ensemble from MSU featured at State Band Clinic in Natchez
The Famous Maroon Band of Mississippi State University will showcase its wind ensemble next week with a performance during the 86th annual Mississippi Bandmasters Association State Band Clinic.
Southern Gardening: Use Sasanqua camellias for fall, winter blooms
Our southern fall and winter landscapes come alive with the beautiful flowers of sasanqua camellias as their vibrant blooms add charm from October through December.
Franklin, Pratt and Rosamond family history donated to the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System
More than one hundred years of family history from the Pratt, Franklin, and Rosamond families were recently donated to the Local History Department at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System.
Sherry Ivy: ‘You can always depend on Jesus’
We can always depend on Jesus for everything.
