Watercolor exhibit and acoustic guitar featured tonight
The Columbus Arts Council hosts a gallery opening and reception tonight, featuring the work of international award-winning botanical watercolorist Hillary Parker. The Georgia-based artist’s exhibit, “A Portfolio of Nature’s Beauty,” will be on display through April.
Mississippi State and MUW recognized by Higher Education Community
Mississippi State University and Mississippi University for Women are both being recognized nationally, with MSU being named to the 2012 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for its community service activities, and MUW also being named to the honor roll.
EMCC’s Pine Grove Festival shows off artists, music and more
East Mississippi Community College’s annual celebration of all things artsy returns March 26-29 with the Pine Grove Arts Festival.
Wilson Phillips to revisit signature sound in Meridian
With one of the most famous pedigrees in popular music, Wilson Phillips will be bringing their California sun-kissed brand of pop to the MSU Riley Center Sunday, March 25.
West Point schools consider abstinence-only sex education
The West Point School District is considering an abstinence-only program for its students, in compliance with a state-mandated directive for all school districts to offer sex education.
Merchants prep for spring, upcoming open house
Maybe it’s the extra hour of sunlight, slipping through office window blinds and begging workers to come out and play. Maybe it’s the sight of wisteria running tangled and wild, knock-kneed calves in the fields, early flowers poking defiant heads above the earth and declaring spring officially sprung. Maybe it’s the sneeze-inducing pollen, blowing through the air like Southern pixie dust, speaking of life, growth and Faulkneresque “wet seeds wild in the hot blind earth.”
Project Feed Columbus looking for donations
Project Feed Columbus, a joint effort between the City of Columbus and The United Way of Lowndes County, as well as local stores Food Giant and Wal Mart, will be ongoing through the end of March. The campaign is a canned food drive to help local food pantries and shelters.
Cadence Bank acquires Encore Bancshares
Last week, Cadence Bancorp LLC — the parent company of Cadence Bank — announced the acquisition of Encore Bancshares, Inc., a Houston, Texas-based commercial bank with $1.5 billion in assets.
‘Blues for Willie’: Tribute held for late elder statesman of the blues
On Friday, the Columbus Arts Council presents “Blues for Willie,” a tribute to honor this elder statesman of the Black Prairie blues, a man who preached a consistent message of peace, love and social justice.
Ardillo appointed to state military council
Gov. Phil Bryant Tuesday re-established and appointed a Columbus man to the Mississippi Military Communities Council, which was formed to help promote and protect the state’s military interests.
Growth Alliance names new director, plans for Link partnership
The West Point-Clay County Growth Alliance has suffered its share of growing pains over the past few months, with staff changes, a new partnership and a new direction.
Marriages and Divorces 3-15-12
Marriages and divorces for the week of March 12, 2012.
Local voter turnout light
Lowndes and Oktibbeha County voters turned out primarily to vote for candidates on the Republican ticket.
Calling all heroes: Red Cross kicks off fundraising campaign
The local chapter of the American Red Cross kicked off its annual Heroes campaign Thursday, with participants gathering for an appreciation luncheon at Mississippi University for Women.
Local businesses honored at White House
A local business and a local bank were among the honorees at a White House event held Feb. 21 to recognize the partnership of financial institutions and rural manufacturing companies across America.
City of Crawford opens new community center
The City of Crawford could be a metaphor for blighted small towns across the state — low on population and funding with decaying buildings and high unemployment rates.
Saturday profile: Patricia Thornton
Patricia Thornton, 30, is the assistant director of the Pines/Cady Hill Adult Treatment Center, which is a part of West Point-based Community Counseling. Thornton is a native of Durant.
Building permits 3-1-12
Week of Feb. 20-28.
Marriages and Divorces 3-1-12
For the week of Feb. 22-29.
Nissan annexation case moved to 2013
A Madison County Chancery Court trial on the city of Canton’s petition to annex the Nissan North American plant has been postponed until June of 2013.