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Tech tasks to keep your parents safer online
All of us are vulnerable to fraud. But the ways some older people use technology can put them at higher risk.
Mess and stress: clutter triggers anxiety
Do you end up being disappointed when your home is a mess and looks like a bomb blew up?
What's the latest on gift-giving etiquette?
Buying all those gifts for everyone on your list can get expensive and overwhelming. How much do you spend? Do you have to buy for absolutely everyone? Is it alright to re-gift? What if you don't know what to get them?
Worth the drive: Rainwater explores 'The Christmas Star' in free program Friday
Rainwater Observatory in French Camp Mississippi offers a free public program for the holiday season at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14. "The Christmas Star," presented by Rainwater Observatory Director Edwin Faughn, is sponsored by 4-County Electric Power Association.
Out There for the week of December 9, 2018
Community Calendar for the week of December 9, 2018
Christmas countdown continues with Wassail Fest Friday
Downtown Columbus will all but jingle with holiday spirit when the 15th annual Wassail Fest gets underway at 5 p.m. Friday.
Columbus Sings 'Messiah' -- a treasured tradition returns
Posters are out, soloists confirmed, arrangements made for 150 chairs for choir and orchestra, and movers set to transport the harpsichord graciously loaned by First Baptist Church. James Allen and co-organizers of the annual Columbus Sings 'Messiah' are doing all they can in preparation for two performances Dec. 11 at Annunciation Catholic Church in Columbus.
First Christmas offers chance to visit interactive Bethlehem
Each December, for 17 years, First Baptist Church of Columbus has sought to bring something of the wonder of the first Christmas to the Golden Triangle through the recreation of first-century Bethlehem.
'12 Days of Christmas' begins, benefits Pregnancy Care Center
December brings with it a flurry of festivities. One of those returning to Starkville is the annual "12 Days of Christmas" through Dec. 15 at Three Generations Tea Room at 217 N. Jackson St.
Holiday Extravaganza will be a multicultural experience
The Mississippi University for Women Departments of Music and Theatre present "A Holiday Extravaganza -- Winter Celebrations Around the World."
Out There for the week of December 2, 2018
Community Calendar for the week of December 2, 2018
'Christmas Belles': Or, what happens when a Christmas program spins hilariously out of control?
Christmas in the fictional town of Fayro, Texas, is unlike Christmas anywhere else in the world -- one can hope. At least that's so when the Futrelle sisters have anything to do with it.
Countdown is on to Columbus' Christmas Parade
"Sounds of the Season" is the theme of the 2018 Columbus Christmas Parade, which will begin making its way through downtown at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, led by Grand Marshal Col. Samantha Weeks.
Kempker to celebrate book launch at Fant Library Wednesday
An official book launch will celebrate the release of Erin Kempker's first book Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 4:30 p.m. in Fant Memorial Library on the campus of The W.
'Winter Fest at The W' begins Thursday with lighting of the campus
Mississippi University for Women's holiday season titled "Winter Fest at The W" officially kicks off Thursday, Nov. 29, followed by a series of events.
Holiday gifts that keep on giving and living
Make gift giving easy with unique green gifts that provide weeks and in some cases months and years of beauty. Plus, gifting easy-care blooming plants is an experiential gift that's ideal for almost everyone.
Holiday florals, Christmas cactus are Quick Bites topics
Here come the holidays, and two Mississippi State University Extension Service Quick Bites programs in December will focus on making them beautiful with plants and flowers.
Out There for the week of November 25, 2018
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