Sites & Bites: Dak’s ‘home,’ BBQ, books, sports and shopping await in Frisco, Texas
Elements of home in the form of Mississippi State University alum Dak Prescott’s large presence in the Dallas Cowboys’ world headquarters in Frisco, Texas, and hearing stories about Jackson native LeAnn Rimes’ formative years in nearby Garland added special touches to the final part of a recent trip to Texas.
Quick, delicious breakfasts to start your day with a bang
If you’re looking for a little motivation to take on a busy day or fueling up for an adventurous weekend with the family, there’s no better way to start the morning than with a filling breakfast.
Southern Gardening: Hydrangeas are strong additions to garden areas
Hydrangeas are one of my favorite plants to use in areas of my landscape that get part shade and full shade.
Jabe Nicholson: Just suppose…
Do you like a good Just-Suppose story? You may find this one interesting. It’s about you.
Follow label directions for garden product use
Mississippi’s ideal growing season means gardens can yield a lot of produce, but this usually comes with the help of pesticides to combat insects and diseases.
In the Garden with Felder: Ornamental grasses to complement any landscape
Ornamental grasses are an entire class of plants that are widespread but surprisingly underused in Mississippi landscapes.
From student worker to associate dean
When Stephen Cunetto walked into Mitchell Memorial Library at Mississippi State University for his first day on the job, he was just a college student. More than 35 years later, he is retiring as associate dean for MSU Libraries.
Community Calendar for 7-13-24
Wednesday, July 17 ■ Books and Bulldogs: MSU athletes will be coming to the Starkville Public Library for a story time for children ages birth
Former R.E. Hunt High School students gather for first historic reunion
When Doris McSwine thinks of her time at R.E. Hunt High School, she doesn’t just remember classes or playing on the basketball team. Instead, she thinks of her family.
Chicken sausage pasta and taking seasonings to the grave
Never trust a cookbook with the word “skinny” on the cover.
Grape summer recipes to enjoy at warm-weather celebrations
Celebrations abound throughout summer, and if you plan on hosting your nearest and dearest for events large and small, you’ll need a tasty, convenient ingredient to elevate your entertaining all summer long.
The Food Factor: Bruschetta Salad
This salad tastes just like bruschetta, but in a bowl.
Butter Together: Something worth firing up the ol’ oven
Is mid-July the best time to try a new recipe for chocolate cake? No.
Sites & Bites: 48 hours in Grapevine: ‘Christmas Capital of Texas’ is the perfect getaway
Describing the unique features and sights of charming Grapevine, Texas in a few hundred words is an impossible task.
Pongamia trees grow where citrus once flourished, offering renewable energy and plant-based protein
An ancient tree from India is now thriving in groves where citrus trees once flourished in Florida, and could help provide the nation with renewable energy.
Give your grilling game a flavor boost
Make sure your grill game is on fire this summer.
’70s rock, Shakespeare and dance troupe acts headline MSU Lyceum Series’ 77th season
Six acts spanning a variety of genres will entertain fans with live performances during the upcoming Mississippi State Lyceum Series’ 77th season.
Southern Gardening: Volunteer plants add surprises to gardens
One of my favorite gardening experiences is seeing plants spontaneously appear in various spots in my home garden and landscape.
Community Calendar for 7-6-24
Saturday ■ Southside Blues Festival ‘24: The Southside Festival Committee continues its annual festival at 9 a.m. Saturday, including a softball tournament, youth events, live
MUW Health Center offers tips to stay cool as temps rise
As the Mississippi sun blazes overhead and humidity soars, residents brace for yet another scorching summer.
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