One of Ryan Munson’s friends really needed to sell his toaster last spring. Not for any price. He wanted $15, firm. No one was biting, and every few […]
Infrastructure and more infrastructure: Roads, bridges, airports see heavy investments as more development breaks ground
Cities and towns across the Golden Triangle have been hard at work revamping their infrastructure, from parks and bridges to flood prevention and a wide variety of major […]
Artificial intelligence: MSU positions itself to lead southeast in AI studies across disciplines
With the artificial intelligence market projected to soar to $1.3 trillion by 2032, Mississippi State University and other postsecondary institutions are leading the charge to equip the workforce […]
History meets adventure in Tuscumbia: Alabama small town offers one-of-a-kind attractions, southern eats and local charm
Nestled in the historic shoals region of Alabama, Tuscumbia offers more than a quiet weekend vacation in a small town. A trip to the town seems to send […]
From chaos to comfort: Gaby Hope finds her rhythm behind the bar
At Mugshots Grill & Bar in Starkville, the chaos of game day is in full swing. As tickets pile up and the crowd presses in, Gaby Hope pours […]
3 Inspired People: Spring 2025
In every community, there are those among us who lead by quiet example. They seldom hold positions of power, nor do they have a title or any official […]
Meet Quan Walker
Originally from Flint, Michigan, Quan Walker came to Columbus in 2011. But after a few years focusing on raising her children as a housewife, she decided to get […]
Pulling threads: Trailblazing Nepali immigrant changes state law, expands chain salons
When Dipa Bhattarai first started threading eyebrows, it wasn’t because she wanted to change state law or start a chain of salons. It was something she had grown […]
The Champs Reload: MSU soccer’s historic season builds a foundation
When summer turns to autumn, Starkville becomes a football town, but a different kind of football also took over Starkville in 2024. Mississippi State women’s soccer transformed into […]
A century of service: Columbus’ YMCA celebrates its 100th anniversary
Just about everybody in Lowndes County has a Y story. Whether at the Frank P. Phillips YMCA downtown, its Caledonia branch, the now shuttered branches at New Hope and […]
3 Inspired People: Spring 2024
In every community, there are those among us who lead by quiet example. They seldom hold positions of power, nor do they have a title or any official […]
Crafting Success: James Ervin never turns down a challenge
If there is something James Ervin can’t make, he has not thought of it yet. On any given day, he is in the back of an office duplex […]