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
Roses and thorns: 3-22-25
A rose to the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors, who reached a significant milestone in the process to find a purchaser for the county-owned OCH
Roses and Thorns: 3-15-25
A rose to Columbus city councilmen Stephen Jones and Rusty Greene for their efforts to find a way to complete the Terry Brown Amphitheater. The
Roses and Thorns: 3-8-25
A rose to Mississippi University for Women for using its social media platforms to make a powerful argument for importance and success. The simple series
Roses and Thorns: 3-1-25
A rose to the Lowndes County Democratic Party which staged this year’s first public mayoral debate on Tuesday at the Columbus Municipal Complex. State representative
Roses and Thorns: 2-22-25
A rose to the Columbus City Council for tabling a motion to renew the city’s contract with its lobbying firm until the firm provides information
Roses and Thorns: 2-15-25
A rose to Mississippi State baseball players Hunter Hines and Stone Simmons and Simmons Erosion Control for putting together an NIL package for the benefit
Roses and Thorns: 2-8-25
A rose to Cash and Carry owner Lindy McBryde, who has chosen to honor the memory of his late wife through a donation to a
Roses and Thorns: 2-1-25
A rose to all those who have made the decision to serve their communities by running for municipal offices throughout the Golden Triangle. The field
Roses and Thorns: 1-25-25
A rose to the city of Starkville and TVA for a collaboration to make the city more verdant and aesthetically pleasing. The city announced this
Roses and Thorns: 1-18-25
A rose to all those who have helped organize events to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day during this holiday weekend. United Way is partnering
Roses and Thorns: 1-11-25
A rose to the Golden Triangle Homeless Coalition, the city of Columbus, its sponsors and volunteers as the first three tiny homes have been delivered
Roses and Thorns: 1-4-25
A rose to Columbus Police Department community liaison officer Glenda Richardson for her plans to implement a program to protect pedestrians. Mississippi has a high
Roses and Thorns: 12-28-24
A rose to Starkville Strong and Worker Bees, which have organized a food drive where people can donate their Christmas leftovers to those in need.
Roses and thorns: 12-21-24
A rose to the Starkville Strong Youth Coalition for its efforts to help make Christmas happier for those in need. On Monday, the teens will
Roses and thorns: 12-14-24
A rose to Emily Liner, owner of Friendly City Books, who is the recipient of a 2025 Public Humanities Awards from the Mississippi Humanities Council.
Roses and thorns: 12-7-24
A rose to Main Street Columbus staff and volunteers for what many spectators believe was the best Columbus Christmas Parade in years. Tuesday’s parade attracted
Roses and Thorns: 11-23-24
A rose to Garrett Torbert, who earlier this month announced he will be resigning from his position as a voice instructor at Mississippi State after
Roses and Thorns: 11-16-24
A rose to Columbus Community Benefit Committee and the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office as they prepare for their annual turkey drive to distribute to families
Roses and thorns: 11-9-24
A rose to those who have served our nation in the military as we celebrate Veterans Day on Monday. There are more than 16 million
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