Roses and Thorns: 8-16-25
A rose to Jim Davis, who is closing Jim’s Clothing, the Columbus clothing store he opened in 1971. Although he still had the support and
Roses and thorns: 8-9-25
A rose to Columbus Ward 4 councilperson Lavonne Harris for her part in tabling a proposal to hire a part-time public information officer at a
Roses and Thorns: 8-2-25
A rose to Steel Dynamics, which began its aluminum production at Aluminum Dynamics in July, further establishing SDI as a major economic driver in the
Roses and Thorns: 7-26-25
A rose to public school students throughout the Golden Triangle as they begin the new school year. All area public schools began classes this week.
Roses and Thorns: 7-19-25
A rose to the “Takes a Village” group and founder Rickey Harris Jr., whose recent back-to-school drive supplied backpacks and school items to 528 children
Roses and Thorns: 7-12-25
A rose to the Columbus city council for considering a proposal to conduct the city’s first street assessment since 2000. City engineer Kevin Stafford brought
Roses and thorns: 7-5-25
A rose to Starkville residents and business owners who have joined the Starkville Police Department’s camera registry. SPD began the program in 2021 with the
Roses and thorns: 6-28-25
A rose to the United States of America and its citizens as we celebrate what is considered our nation’s 249th birthday this week. The Declaration
Roses and Thorns: 6-21-25
A rose of appreciation to Kenny Wiegel for his distinguished years of service to the city of Columbus. Wiegel is set to retire at the
Roses and thorns: 6-14-25
A rose in celebration of Father’s Day this weekend. Baseball legend Yogi Berra, famous for his many fumbled phrases, once said in an acceptance speech,
Roses and Thorns: 5-31-25
A rose to all those who participated in Tuesday’s Columbus Mayoral Forum, not only the three candidates – Stephen Jones, Darren Leach and Bill Strauss
Roses and Thorns: 5-24-25
A rose of remembrance on this Memorial Day weekend to all those who died in military service to our nation. For that reason, of the
Roses and Thorns: 5-17-25
A rose to the Keep Columbus Beautiful (KCB) organization, which is launching a new campaign to encourage residents throughout the city to play a role
Roses and Thorns: 5-10-25
A rose to all of our dear mothers as we approach Mother’s Day on Sunday. Down through the ages, people have tried to define the
Roses and Thorns: 5-3-25
A rose to the carpentry students at the Starkville-Oktibbeha School District’s Millsaps Career and Technology Center, who are using their skills on a project that
Roses and Thorns: 4-26-25
A rose to Main Street Columbus and its volunteers as the final preparations are made for Market Street Festival, which will be held on May
Roses and thorns: 4-19-25
A rose to all who celebrate Easter, the most religiously-oriented “holiday” of the year. Because Easter always falls on a Sunday, it has never been
Roses and Thorns: 4-12-25
A rose to the Bass Anglers Sports Society (B.A.S.S.) which returns to Columbus for the first time in 21 years with the St. Croix Bassmaster
Roses and Thorns: 4-5-25
A rose to all of the candidates in Tuesday’s municipal primary elections. For some, the campaigning ended Tuesday, either in defeat or in victory in
Roses and Thorns: 3-29-25
A rose to Terri Doumit and volunteers from Operation Colony Cats for their efforts in helping control feral cat population in the Golden Triangle. Doumit
