As the bitter, cold January nights turn into still bitter but slightly more tolerable February days, a funny feeling starts to fill the atmosphere. A feeling of warmth and compassion. A sense of empathy...

The moment the clock strikes midnight on Dec. 26, Christmas decorations come crashing down while behind them, an explosion of bright reds and hot pinks, contained only loosely by white ribbons and hot...

It is Valentine’s Day in Starkville, and while love is in the air, complete with roses and chocolates offered to loved ones, the world of sports shows its love through scoring points and advancing the...

Mary Dowell, Starkville resident and owner of Petal Row flower farm, stepped outside on a warm summer morning. Her small farm – an area of about 2,600 square feet in her backyard – was filled with...

The sad, gray sky that engulfed Starkville Friday afternoon was lightened by the warm welcome and enthusiasm of two people in the Bryan Athletic Administration Building. Smiles, laughs and genuine friendliness...

The University Florist is experiencing its first Valentine’s Day rush since relocating to the A.B. McKay Food Research and Enology Lab last September. Mississippi State University's University Florist...

Valentine’s Day is a day associated with friendship, romance and pink glitter that spreads everywhere. Starkville businesses have been getting involved with the spirit of the holiday by offering unique...

As Valentine’s Day approaches, many people struggle to decide which flowers to buy their significant others and where to get them. While Starkville has many florists and arrangements available at Mississippi...

Love is in the air, but it is not the kind you are thinking of. While most people cringe when stores start setting out the red hearts, seasonal chocolate and cheesy stuffed teddy bears, I feel childlike...