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As kombucha sales boom, makers ask feds for new alcohol test

Posted 10/14/2015 in Food

A tangy fermented tea called kombucha has moved from the natural foods aisle to the mainstream. But it's also moved into the hot seat amid renewed concerns that it can contain low levels of alcohol.

Aggravation on the roadways? Don't take it personally

Posted 10/10/2015 in Community

You know the feeling. It's rush hour and you're sitting in the parking lot that the main highway in town has become, or waiting at the world's longest red light. There are cars everywhere.

Smith, McGukin speak at upcoming Decorative Arts Forum

Posted 10/10/2015 in Entertainment

Two luminaries from the worlds of floral design, horticulture and lifestyles are among highlights of the 2015 Decorative Arts and Preservation Forum and Antiques Show and Sale.

Downtown merchants spotlight past with Historic Walk

Posted 10/10/2015 in Entertainment

Main Street Columbus and downtown merchants are bringing back the Historic Walk Downtown Thursday, Oct. 15.

Welty Writers' Symposium features Crone as keynote

Posted 10/10/2015 in Entertainment

Novelist Moira Crone returns as keynote speaker at Mississippi University for Women's 27th annual Eudora Welty Writers' Symposium Oct. 22-24.

Hazard Lecture Series takes a 'Voyage of the Mind'

Posted 10/10/2015 in Entertainment

The 23rd annual Hazard Lecture Series at Heritage Academy in Columbus will delve into the evolving realm of robotics on two consecutive Mondays, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26.

As Halloween approaches, so does 'Dracula' at MSU

Posted 10/10/2015 in Entertainment

The L.A. Theatre Works presentation of a legendary horror tale is the next Lyceum Series program at Mississippi State.

Williams' 'OzLand' picked up for distribution

Posted 10/10/2015 in Entertainment

The film "OzLand," written, directed and produced by Michael Williams of West Point, has been picked up for distribution by Indie Rights.

Being Beautiful: I am the product of their sacrifice

Posted 10/10/2015 in Columns

Community Calendar for the week of October 11, 2015

Posted 10/10/2015 in Entertainment

Out and About for the week of October 11, 2015

Posted 10/10/2015 in Entertainment

Southern Gardening: Educate yourself for better tree pruning

Posted 10/10/2015 in Columns

In my position with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, I tend to look at myself as a problem solver.

Pumpkin time: This symbol of fall is good for much more than just decorating a porch

Posted 10/7/2015 in Food

This past weekend had me scrounging in the closet for something with long sleeves. The simple act made me almost giddy.

A simple Cuban marinade can add big punch to easy oven fries

Posted 10/7/2015 in Food

Most of the foods we eat -- even among those of us for whom eating is a career -- pass our lips and leave not even a fleeting memory. Most foods.

General Mills recalling 1.8M Cheerios boxes on allergy risk

Posted 10/7/2015 in Food

General Mills is recalling 1.8 million boxes of Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios produced at a plant in Lodi, California, saying the cereal is labeled gluten-free but actually contains wheat.