No plans for future Miss. picnics in NYC, group says
Organizers say they are not planning to continue the annual picnic that brought Mississippi catfish and blues to New York.
Photo: A Goose and her goslings
Local fans of Mother Goose give her a big hug during the Mother Goose Picnic held at the Lee Home Friday.
Celebrate Mother Goose at Friday’s picnic
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Edwina Williams’ role as Mother Goose with the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library.
Photo: Law enforcement appreciation
Volunteer Lee Burdine, of Columbus, serves fried catfish plates and sweet tea to Columbus Police Department Capt. Fred Shelton and other members of local law enforcement during the Law Enforcement Appreciation event held at Graham Camphouse on Thursday.
Protests aimed at Mississippi’s New York picnic
Opponents of a Mississippi law could be like ants at the state’s annual New York picnic.
Those protesting the Mississippi Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which takes effect July 1, say it could sanction discrimination against gays and lesbians.
7th Mayor’s Unity Picnic set for Saturday
The public is invited to attend the Seventh Annual Mayor’s Unity Picnic 4 p.m. Saturday at the Columbus Riverwalk.
Miss. hosts NYC picnic, sends blues to Chicago
Mississippi is exporting some of its southern-fried culture to the folks up North this weekend.