Southern Gardening: Bishop’s Flower and Dara are nice garden wildflowers
My friends, Ben and Kelly Boerner, have a charming home and gardens nestled in the picturesque countryside of Carriere, Mississippi.
Adult Prom to raise funds for Starkville Strong programs
Starkville Strong is thrilled to announce its inaugural fundraising event, “Dancing Through the Decades: A Grown-Up Prom for Adults,” set to take place on Aug. 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Gathering in Starkville.
Gabe Lee, Holley Rumbarger to perform in Saturday concert
Nashville musician Gabe Lee will be performing live in concert Saturday, presented by The Barn Concert Series. Holley Rubarger, a native of Hattiesburg, will be opening for Lee.
Book Talk: Five Questions with Lea Turner
As a nurse, Lea Turner was accustomed to helping people heal from wounds and injuries. But after a series of crises upended her family, Turner has found her calling helping others heal from grief and trauma.
Community Calendar for 6-22-24
Saturday ■ Black Men’s Mental Health Conference: A conference on mental health for Black men will be coming to Mississippi University for Women from 10
In the Garden with Felder: Building bird baths and adding movement to gardens
Motion is one of the most appreciated yet least planned-for qualities of gardening.
Columbus native takes home ‘exquisite’ crown at Georgia pageant
When Mesina Jones Alvarez first competed in pageants on the Columbus church circuit as a teenager, most of the competition was about putting on a pretty dress and performing some kind of talent.
Sites & Bites: Fourth of July favorites that don’t require an oven
Newsflash: Fourth of July 2024 will be a hot one. Since it’s a couple of weeks away, I haven’t yet seen the weather report. But I just know it will be hot – maybe because I’ve suffered through numerous steamy hot holidays.
Lemon loaf cake practically eats itself
Growing up in Mississippi, I hated having a summer birthday.
The Food Factor: Broccoli and Everything Salad
This easy broccoli salad recipe is creamy, tangy, sweet, and delicious. Fresh vegetables and your choice of protein combined with a creamy dressing makes this a great side or main dish!
Fire up the grill for favorite summer fare
Among the many staples of a summer gathering, lighting the grill and enjoying fresh-cooked fare is what makes those moments so special.








