Possumtown Book Fest welcomes eight bestselling authors to Columbus
Headliners Michael Farris Smith and Ace Atkins will cap off a day of panel discussions, book signings, and activities celebrating southern literature at the first ever Possumtown Book Fest on Aug. 24.
Southern Gardening: Scaevola works as border, groundcover or in container
I am always looking for unique plants that brighten the landscape.
MSU flying fox research, new technology combine to prevent viral transmission
From some 8,000 miles away, Mississippi State scientist Manuel Ruiz-Aravena in the university’s Forest and Wildlife Research Center is studying flying foxes, or fruit bats, in Australia to determine the likely causes of viral spillover from animal to human.
Forks and Corks to bring art lovers back to the ‘90s
The ‘90s are coming back to the city this weekend, and art lovers can get a taste at the Starkville Area Arts Council’s annual Forks and Corks fundraiser.
Gospel Jubilee to be revived at First United Methodist Church
The Chancel Choir of Starkville First United Methodist Church will present “Gospel Jubilee” on Sunday at 5 p.m. in the church sanctuary located at 200 West Lampkin Street.
Community Calendar for 7-27-24
Saturday, July 27 ■ Forks and Corks: The Starkville Area Arts Council’s annual Forks and Corks Fundraiser raising money to support art education programs in
In the Garden with Felder: Non-native plants can support pollinators and wildlife
I just did a good bad thing by planting a vine from Asia in my garden, much to the chagrin of my dear friends in the native plant society.
Shake up family meals with a versatile superfood
It’s easy to fall into a dinnertime rut, cooking the same meals with the same ingredients time and again.
Create a family-friendly grazing board
A beautifully designed charcuterie board may feel more like a grown-up treat, but with the right ingredients, delicious grazing boards can provide fun and nutrition for the whole family.
Sites & Bites: 30 minute meals make summertime cooking doable
Overheard in the supermarket: “I don’t cook anything with more than five ingredients!”
Lemon pasta to fix all your problems, or at least, dinner
Pasta always fixes everything.
Tips for shopping farmers markets
Shopping at your local farmers market is a great way to add more nutritious foods to your diet, eat in-season produce, and support and connect with local farmers and the agriculture industry.
Butter Together: They see me rollin’
I once knew a woman who filled her manicotti using two baby spoons she had saved from her adult son’s childhood.
Southern Gardening: Coneflowers offer vivid color, blooms in summer
I have enjoyed Echinacea coneflowers in my landscape for many years, and I find that these striking perennials bring a burst of vivid color to gardens.
Community Calendar for 7-20-24
Saturday, July 20 ■ Dancing in the Park: KMG Creations is hosting its 15th annual Dancing in the Park, where everyone is invited to come
MSU art students highlight crops with ag building mural
Two fine arts students left a lasting mark at Mississippi State after taking on an extra project in their final year of study.
Grow with O: Sweet summertime and hot weather gardening
It is back to school time!
Sherry Ivy: Hold on, your change is coming
Some of us have been going through some difficult trials for a while now and we feel like there’s no end in sight. In times like these, we have to keep our trust in God and hold on, your change is coming.
MUW launches first undergraduate journal of feminist philosophy
“Medusa: An Undergraduate Journal of Feminist Philosophy,” housed at Mississippi University for Women, has published its inaugural issue.
In the Garden with Felder: Summer planting for a fall harvest, with caveats
Most of the herbs and veg have made it halfway through the summer.
