White Christmas marks 103rd year at First Methodist
Christmas is a season of tradition, and one of Columbus’ longest-standing December traditions began at First United Methodist Church more than a century ago.
Laundry Love: There’s a lot more going on here than detergent and quarters
It was in the spring of 2017 and a group of women from First United Methodist Church in Starkville were participating in a Bible study group when the women began to sense there was something more they should be doing.
Spreading the love of reading: Women’s group brings ‘Library Love’ to low-income neighborhood
After more than a year of volunteering at a low-income housing complex, women from Starkville’s First United Methodist Church realized residents lacked something simple: Access to books.
The Father’s Closet: Many hands, feet and hearts turned an idea into a full-fledged clothing ministry
It started with an idea Beth Jeffers shared with her Sunday School class — an idea to start a community clothing closet. Children’s clothes, women’s dresses, slacks, blouses, men’s suits, all free to those who need them.
Columbus Sings ‘Messiah’ celebrates 15th year
For a 15th consecutive year, “Columbus Sings ‘Messiah'” will bring George Frideric Handel’s masterwork to the Golden Triangle.
‘Christmas for Columbus’ concert to benefit charities
Organizers hope a new holiday tradition takes root Saturday, with the debut of “A Christmas for Columbus,” a benefit concert by the combined choirs of First United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church ensembles and Mississippi University for Women Singers.
WOBV to stream parade for first time
STARKVILLE — Today, soldiers deployed overseas and Starkville natives living across the country can experience a little piece of home.
The 2011 Starkville Christmas parade, annually recorded by WOBV and aired throughout December, will be streamed live on the internet for the first time.
Loaves and Fishes soup kitchen asks your support to expand schedule and give more than a meal
Attendance is up at Columbus’ Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen due to, in part, the economy.