Heat things up this October — it’s National Chili Month!
Do you prefer your chili with cinnamon rolls, or are you a traditionalist who swears cornbread is the only true side for chili?
In the Garden with Felder: Admiring fall fungi in all its forms
There’s a lot of fungus among us in our landscapes, and for the most part, it’s okay; whenever we have cool, moist weather many put on quite a show.
MSU hosts historian, author to speak on Ulysses S. Grant’s battle to protect Reconstruction
Historian and author Fergus M. Bordewich will discuss his new book “Klan War: Ulysses S. Grant and the Battle to Save Reconstruction” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Columbus Christmas parade announces theme, grand marshal
Main Street Columbus and presenting sponsor Edward Jones Investments Josh Read are excited to announce the 2024 Columbus Christmas Parade, which will march down Main Street and back up College Street at 7 p.m. Dec. 3.
Community Calendar for 9-28-24
Saturday, Sept. 28 ■ St. Jude Walk/Run Starkville: Walk/run for childhood cancer at 8 a.m. at the Starkville Sportsplex. More info: stjude.org/walkstarkville. ■ Bike Show:
Sherry Ivy: What to do when you reach your breaking point
All of us at some point in life will reach a breaking point but when we do we need to do these things:
Southern Gardening: Find room for Angelonia Angelface series in gardens
On a recent visit to the Mississippi State University South Mississippi Branch Experiment Station in Poplarville, I was captivated by the beauty of the Angelonia plants in their display gardens.
‘Go to Hell Ole Miss’ is about more than just school rivalry
For Jeff Barry, the phrase “Go to Hell Ole Miss” is not just about school rivalry. Though, he doesn’t tell everyone that before they buy his bestselling novel with that name.
Robert St. John: Mississippi, You’re on My Mind
It’s true that there’s no place like home, and I deeply and dearly love my hometown of Hattiesburg and my home state of Mississippi.
Why casseroles are a lazy cook’s best friend
With simple ingredients and easy preparation, casseroles save time and energy without compromising on taste.
Celebrate cozy season with a creamy, comforting meal
A snug sweater, a crackling fire and a meal that warms you from the inside out are perfect ways to spend a cool autumn evening with the people you love.
Butter Together: They have a pizza my heart
“I have butter, tortillas, a single frozen pancake, and meatballs in the freezer. What to do? Any ideas?”
Sites & Bites: Ending Souptember on a delicious note
It’s been entertaining, to say the least, to watch grownups bicker on the internet this week over whether or not gumbo and chili should be considered soup.
Artists set to return to downtown sidewalks and streets
Artists are about to fill the sidewalks and shops of downtown once again.
Jabe Nicholson: Is the atheist right?
I don’t doubt that America could use some economic, political, and societal changes for the better. What that would look like I’ll leave to others. But when Jesus was on the planet He rarely spoke about those large-scale changes.
In the Garden with Felder: A passalong is a passalong, whatever you call it
Call them whatever you want, but red spider lilies, like so many other heirloom plants, are a subtle roadmap linking generous gardeners.
Southern Gardening: Native Turk’s Cap is a good perennial for today’s gardens
I have fond memories of walking daily as a kid past my grandmother’s chain-link fence, admiring the bright red flowers on the Turk’s Cap growing along it. Every time I see those flowers today, childhood memories rush through my mind.
2,000-year-old comedic play to feature performances by students, robots
The Shackouls Honors College at Mississippi State University begins its season of activities with the college’s Classical Week celebration of Greek, Roman, and other cultures of the ancient world.
DAR learns history of Choctaw citizenship from local historian Rufus Ward
During its Sept. 5 meeting, the Mississippi Hic-A-Sha-Ba-Ha chapter of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution listened to a presentation by Rufus Ward.
