Photos: Columbus Christmas Parade
Haley Floyd, 6, sits on a friend’s front porch waiting for the Columbus Christmas Parade. Haley’s parents are Shane and Allison Floyd.
Photos: Welcome Coach Moorhead
Mississippi State University’s new head football coach Joe Moorhead arrives at George M. Bryan Field in Starkville Wednesday.
Photos: Burger Bash
Noah Arroyo, 3, gets a quick ketchup cleanup from his father, Tito Arroyo, at the 2017 Burger Bash cooking competition in Columbus Saturday. Noah is the son of Tito and Damaris Arroyo of Columbus.
Photos: Miracle League Field groundbreaking
Andy Gunter, Lacee Long and Mike Smith take their turn tossing dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony for Miracle League Field at Propst Park Saturday morning. The $500,000 decade-long project is dedicated to providing outdoor opportunities for those with special needs.
Photos: Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Gary Martin, of Louisville, Alabama, rides for his 30th year at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Saturday. “I found these long horns in Texas. I love to ride, it’s in my blood, I got four bikes and plan to get more,” he said.
Photos: MSU athletes visit Camp Rising Sun
Mississippi State University football players Donald Gray Jr. and Gabe Myles sign a shirt for Bo Carter, 9, during Camp Rising Sun at Camp Pratt in Columbus on Friday.
Photos: Scenes from the J.L. King Center
Desmond Woods, left, and Joshua Calmes, both 8, listen to Americorps Vista volunteer Betty Robertson on how to prepare a healthy snack during the Kids in the Kitchen program at the J.L. King Center in Starkville on Wednesday.
Photos: Election day
Mike Davis casts his vote this morning at Carrier Lodge in Columbus’ Ward 5 councilman election as well as the city’s mayoral election.
Photos: Dance showcase
Robin Warren, 12, dances to a Beatles rendition of “Here Comes the Sun” during the annual spring showcase for WHEREhouse Dance Company at Mississippi University for Women’s Rent Auditorium on Friday.
Photos: Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market grand opening
Emma Lopes, 7, helps sell cupcakes she and her family made for the Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market grand opening in Columbus on Saturday. Emma is the daughter of Franco and Makie Lopes of Columbus. Emma is from Japan and has been in Columbus for about a year.
Photos: Caledonia High Reunion
Randy Luker, left, and Lonnie Atkins, right, says hello to their classmate Dottie Jones from class of 1971 at the Caledonia High School Reunion on Friday. “They were both cut ups in school, and you never knew what Randy was going to do, but always fun to be around”, Jones said.
Photos: St. Paul’s May Luncheon
Dixie Butler sits down to join her friends during the May Luncheon and Bake Sale at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Columbus on Friday.
Photos: Market Street Festival 2017
Jaquaylan Colvin, 10, rides a bull in the children’s activity area during the 22nd Annual Market Street Festival in Columbus on Saturday. Jaquaylan is the son of Kisa Colvin and Aaron Colom.
Photos: Election night
Stephen and Stephanie Jones show their excitement as the votes are tallied at the Municipal Complex in Columbus Tuesday night. Jones will face Republican Mark Ward for Ward 1 councilman.
Photos: Relay for Life
Robby D’alessandro, seven months, rocks his “eye” survived cancer shirt with his mom, Savannah D’alessandro, during the Lowndes County American Cancer Society Relay for Life at the Soccer Complex in Columbus on Friday.
Photos: Easter scenes
Laiken Jordan, 6, takes her first glance at herself in a mirror after getting her face painted like a bunny at the MTV Church Easter egg hunt on Saturday. Laiken is the daughter of Bailey Boyles and A.J. Jordan of Columbus.
Photos: Dead bills on display
A “political graveyard” appeared in front of Summer Hall on the campus of Mississippi University for Women this morning, noting eight pieces of legislation — most focused on education — that failed in this year’s Mississippi legislative session.
Photos: Super Bulldog Weekend
Junior guard Victoria Vivians takes a selfie with sisters Karrie Brooks, 8, and Katelyn Brooks, 10, right, after the downtown Starkville parade to support the Mississippi State University women’s basketball team as a part of Super Bulldog Weekend on Friday. Katelyn and Karrie are the daughters of Kalia and George Brooks.
Photos: Cotton District Arts Festival
Martina Hoffmann, 8, learns how to paint with local Mississippi State University student and artist Kelsey Pearce during the Cotton District Arts Festival on Saturday. Martina’s parents are Florencia Meyer and Federico Huffmann, of Starkville. Pearce is a biology science major from Memphis.
Photos: MLK Day of Service
U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves speaks during the MLK breakfast at Trotter Convention Center in Columbus Monday morning. Reeves was the keynote speaker during a morning of speakers and service opportunities.