Community Calendar for 10-19-24
Saturday, Oct. 19 ■ Caledonia Days: The 20th Annual Caledonia Days continues Saturday. Events include more live music, arts and crafts, food vendors, a car
In the Garden with Felder: Fences, privacy and personal space in the garden
There are lots of ways to get gardeners riled up, mostly over stuff that we all agree to disagree on, including which way is a fence supposed to face. Or if you should have a fence at all.
From classes and choir practice to the Miss MSU crown
Sarah Randolph woke up early on Thursday morning, too anxious to go back to sleep.
How to use an electric pressure cooker
Electric pressure cookers, like the Instant Pot, are popular kitchen tools.
Butter Together: A berry good way to top a pancake
If you have an empty mason jar, you’re going to need to fill that jar.
How to instantly add cozy autumn vibes to your cooking
Cool weather, rainy days and early evenings are signs that fall is about to arrive.
A pastry brought to Mexico by British miners is still popular after 200 years
Isabel Arriaga Lozano carefully fills a small pastry with a savory mix of meat, potatoes and chili pepper.
Sites & Bites: Making own sides, snacks is not only tastier, but it’s healthier
It’s a memorable week when I discover new recipes that not only taste great and contain some of my favorite ingredients, but are also easy and quick to make.
Dish up a fall seafood delight and prepare fresh lobster at home
If you’re seeking a new way to bring your family together at mealtimes during a busy fall, look no further than sweet, succulent Maine Lobster.
Pair fall meals with creamy mashed potatoes
Potatoes are a perfect kitchen partner any time of year, but fall’s comfort food cravings make it spud season for busy (and hungry) families.
Eggnog before Thanksgiving? Shoppers eager for a new season scramble retail calendars
After sipping pumpkin spiced lattes in August and putting up Halloween decorations in late September, Samantha Kowalczyk already looks forward to drinking eggnog-flavored coffee and filling her Wilmington, Delaware, home with cinnamon and sugar cookie scented candles and other holiday aromas.
36th annual Welty Writers’ Symposium to feature Maurice Ruffin
Novelist Maurice Carlos Ruffin returns to keynote the 36th annual Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium, Oct. 24-26 with his new novel, “The American Daughters.”
Southern Gardening: Brandon’s Hill Garden offers diverse flowers
I’ve always enjoyed visiting educational gardens across the state, and my recent trip to the Hill Garden in Brandon, Mississippi, was no exception.
In the Garden with Felder: Balancing overseeding with next summer’s potential problems
Do you really want a greener pasture in the front lawn? This month many gardeners overseed summer lawns with ryegrass for looks, or sow white clover for winter pollinators. But there are pros and cons to the lawn.
Junior Auxiliary of Columbus welcomes 2024-2025 Provisional Class
Junior Auxiliary of Columbus, MS welcomes its incoming Provisional Class for the 2024-2025 year.
Sherry Ivy: ‘Tomorrow is not promised to anyone’
God has determined the number of days and hours we will live on earth. Therefore, we can’t go past the days He has set for us.
Vendor signup begins for holiday bazaar
Signup has begun for vendors wanting to participate in the 15th Christmas Holiday
Community band gears up for first concert of fall 2024 season
The Starkville/MSU Community Band will present its first concert of the fall 2024 season at 2 p.m. Oct. 20 in the Kent Sills Band Hall

















