Roses and Thorns: 4-13-24
A rose to Chuck Yarborough and his history students at Mississippi School for Math and Science for another outstanding production of Tales From The Crypt.
Roses and thorns: 4-6-24
A rose to Columbus Municipal School District Superintendent Stanley Ellis for his efforts in making the case for a $36 million bond that will go
Roses and Thorns: 3-30-24
A rose to Starkville Strong which is implementing a new feeding program that collects unused food served at various luncheons to feed the hungry. Almost
Roses and Thorns: 3-23-24
A rose to the community group New Hope Strong, for organizing and staging this weekend’s inaugural New Hope Festival. The event kicked off Friday with
Roses and Thorns: 3-16-24
A rose to the New Hope robotics program, which claimed state championships in both the high school and middle school division while all six of
Roses and Thorns: 3-9-24
A rose to the University of Southern Mississippi, which offered this week full-tuition scholarships to each of the 106 seniors at the Mississippi School for
Roses and Thorns: 3-2-24
A rose to the Starkville Partnership as it begins its Starkville Stride program. The six-week event encourages citizens to walk by participating in a fun
Roses and thorns: 2-24-24
A rose to organizers and filmmakers of the Magnolia Independent Film Festival, which concludes Saturday at UEC Starkville Hollywood Premiere Cinemas. This year’s edition of
Roses and Thorns: 2-17-24
A rose to all of the stakeholders of what we expect will soon be known as Wynbridge State University of Mississippi after the conclusion of
Roses and thorns: 1-13-24
A rose to the leadership at Mississippi University for Women, as it navigates through an emotionally-charged, but we believe, necessary name-change for the university. That
Roses and Thorns: 2-10-24
A rose to all who participated in Thursday’s public hearing on Columbus annexation. The city has initiated plans to annex two areas south and east
Roses and thorns: 2-3-24
A rose for programs that help inform and celebrate Black contributions to our nation during Black History Month. Black educators and Black United Students at
Roses and Thorns: 1-27-24
A rose to East Mississippi Community College for its plans to expand its nursing and health science programs by moving them into a dedicated space
Roses and Thorns: 1-20-24
A rose to organizations in Starkville and Columbus which provided assistance to citizens for whom this week’s winter storm put them at risk. In Columbus,
Roses and thorns: 1-6-24
A rose to Capt. Thomas Johnson and the Columbus Salvation Army for an impressive Red Kettle fund-raising campaign. The campaign, which ended Dec. 23, far
Roses and thorns: 12-30-23
A thorn to the city of Columbus for its decision to move forward with annexation plans for two areas south and east of the current
Roses and thorns: 12-23-23
A rose for all of our readers as Christmas Day approaches. We hope this Christmas will be remembered as one of your best yet, that
Roses and thorns: 12-16-23
A rose to the Happy Irby Shop and Wrap event, a Christmas tradition that dates back to 1958 when CAFB Officers Club bartender George “Happy”
Roses and thorns: 12-9-23
A rose to the Dream Center, which has worked out an agreement with The Mississippi Food Network to become a food pantry distribution center. The
Roses and thorns: 12-2-23
A rose to the West Point High School football team and its coach, Chris Chambless, for its historic victory in Thursday’s Class 5A state title