Roses and thorns: 12/20/20
A rose of remembrance and gratitude to Gov. William Winter, who passed away Friday evening at age 97. Normally, this space is reserved for local
Roses and thorns: 9/13/20
A rose to the Rotary Club of Columbus and Mississippi University of Women, who are collaborating on a program to provide support for local preschools,
Roses and thorns 3/4/18
A rose to Starkville Ward 2 alderman Sandra Sistrunk for placing on the agenda for Tuesday’s board meeting a proposal to grant a parade permit
Roses and thorns 2/25/18
A rose to Mississippi State women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer and the team’s fans, who used a record-breaking attendance mark to generate $46,000 in donations
Roses and thorns 2/11/18
A rose to Erica Pate and her 27 third-graders at South Side Elementary School in West Point for their excellent “Poetry Slam” Friday morning. Each
Roses and thorns 1/28/18
A rose to Max Cullum, an unsung community hero whose praises were sung at last week’s Columbus Exchange Club. Each year, the club honors a
Roses and thorns 1/14/18
A rose to organizers of events designed to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday is the federal Martin Luther
Roses and thorns 12/31/17
A rose to our readers as we pause to reflect on 2017 and look forward to tomorrow and the start of a new year. For
Roses and thorns 12/17/17
A rose to the volunteer performers in the annual “Columbus Sings Messiah” at Annunciation Catholic Church on Tuesday. The group included conductor Doug Browning, members
Roses and thorns: 8/31/14
A rose to George Lowe Jr. and fellow members of the Columbus High School Class of 2004. As part of its 10-year reunion, members attended
Roses and thorns
A rose to everyone who made this year’s Relay for Life in Columbus a success. Cities all over the country participate in the national campaign,
Roses and thorns: 4/20/14
A rose to Mississippi University for Women President Dr. Jim Borsig, for making an eloquent argument for the value of a liberal arts education at
Roses and Thorns 4-17-11
Roses to Mississippi University for Women Interim President Allegra Brigham, the Mid-South Fly Fishers club, the volunteers of Clean Sweep Columbus, and Glenn Lautzenhiser.
Roses and Thorns 1-30-11
Roses to Columbus High School Parent-Teacher Organization, Triangle Maintenance Service, and Danyae Pippins, and a thorn to those of us who make it easier for burglars to profit.
Roses and Thorns 1-9-11
Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman; Leslie Frazier; Columbus police officers; current and prospective county office-holders.
Roses and Thorns 12-19-10
U.S. Postal Service, FedEx and UPS workers; the Columbus Municipal School District; the families of two Starkville men who were killed on icy highways in north Mississippi; the vandals who broke out the windows of three cabs and two businesses in Columbus.
Roses and Thorns 11-28-10
West Point High School football team, the holiday spirit, Leslie Frazier, Black Friday shoppers.
Roses and Thorns 11-7-10
Veterans of the U.S. armed forces, the Mississippi State University family, the Columbus Police Department, organizers and the army of volunteers of the Empty Bowls event, the city of Starkville’s recycling committee and Ward 3 Alderman Eric Parker.
Roses and Thorns 10-17-10
Columbus Lowndes Development Link and the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau; Denise and Ricky Sandifer; organizers of this weekend’s Sam Hairston Celebration; Columbus Planning and Zoning Commission.
Roses and Thorns 9-26-10
A rose to the city of Columbus, Lowndes County, and the Columbus Lowndes Recreation Authority for the open, public process if has gone through to get public input on the soccer complex and park planned for Burns Bottom.