The Columbus-Lowndes County Convention & Visitors Bureau board of directors held their monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 19, and, immediately after calling the meeting to order, entered into “closed determination” to decide whether an executive session was warranted. Board member Bernard Buckhalter called for the closed determination to discuss what he said was a personnel […]
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Portrait of the Artist: Stephanie Jackson
November 12, 2012
Many artists, both of the visual and performing varieties, will go for years – possibly their entire careers – without being noticed. The ones who do receive acclaim are often the beneficiaries of: 1. Luck; 2. aggressive marketing, and/or 3. talent. Stephanie Jackson falls into category #3. Don’t be fooled, she has certainly worked hard […]
Share Your Thoughts On The Presidential Election – One More Day to Go!!!!!
November 5, 2012
While The Real Story will not be endorsing a candidate for President, we would like to know what you think. Who do you think will win? Who are you supporting? Share your opinions on this whole election process. So Let it RIP! And take the time to read….http://realstorypublishing.com/2012/11/05/monday-morning-water-cooler-talk-for-nov-5-2012/
The Work of Addie Talley – The Seven Deadly Sins
November 5, 2012
Addie Talley will be our photographer for our Thanksgiving edition cover. He is a sample of her work, The Seven Deadly Sins!! Enjoy!
A Great Day in Caledonia—–Caledonia Day 2012!
November 3, 2012
What a great day for the folks in Caledonia!
Open Mic Night Tonight!
October 26, 2012
Don’t forget, our special Halloween-themed open mic night is just over seven hours away! We hope to see you there!
Raising Of Funds and Awareness To Take Place At Open Mic Night
September 28, 2012
The Real Story is sponsoring the monthly open mic might at Tampico Bay Courtyard Bar (1515 College Street) on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, at 7 p.m. The focus of this month’s event, however, will be to raise both funds and awareness for the Gregg family as the struggle with the recent diagnosis that their three-month-old […]
Open Mic Night Is Scheduled For Sept. 28, 2012!
September 27, 2012
Please join us tomorrow night, Sept. 28, for our monthly open mic night, called “Words & Music.” It’s fun and FREE!
YMCA To Host Community Health Fair
September 21, 2012
The Downtown branch of the Frank P. Phillips YMCA will host a community Health Fair Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The following will be provided during the health fair: Information on preventive health education and foundational nutritional requirements Free screenings, including blood pressure, blood sugar, bone density and body mass Information […]
Special Traffic Restrictions To Be Implemented For Sept. 18 Krispy Kreme Opening
September 17, 2012
The Columbus Police Department will begin directing Krispy Kreme traffic Tuesday morning at Wal-Mart. The right hand lane of southbound traffic will be Krispy Kreme only, with the first entrance being for drive-through customers and the second entrance (next to the Wind Chase sign) being for in-store customers. There will be plenty of available parking […]
Concert Ticket Sweepstakes Ends At 6 p.m. TODAY!
September 14, 2012
Want to win one of three pairs of tickets for Saturday’s Darryl Worley concert in Savannah, Tenn.? Just visit The Real Story’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/rspublishing, and “Like” us! Remember, you must “like” our page, not an individual post. The sweepstakes ends in less than six hours, so don’t delay!
Cries of “Stella!” To Echo Throughout Downtown Columbus
September 6, 2012
If you find yourself in downtown Columbus, at about 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, you may hear some plaintive shouts echoing throughout downtown Columbus. These shouts will, in all likelihood, be interspersed with raucous applause. There’s no cause for alarm, however. This is the annual Hollyhocks “Stella” Shouting Contest. Held every September during the […]
Only Three Days Until “Stella” Shouting Contest!
September 4, 2012
Stella-a-a-a-! Stella-a-a-a-a-! Stella-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-! That’s right – the Stella shouting contest is this Friday, Sept. 7, a Hollyhocks (204 5th Street South)! Come out and join us – it is a lot of fun!
Starkville To “Get Swept Up!” On Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012
August 28, 2012
Each fall, on the Wednesday before Mississippi State’s first home football game, hundreds of volunteers take to the streets, parks, and other outdoor areas of Starkville armed with rakes, shovels, and pruning shears. Their goal? Clean up the city and make it especially attractive to the thousands of visitors who will be coming to town […]
Alumna, “Food Network Star” Finalist Returns To MUW
August 22, 2012
“Food Network Star” finalist and Mississippi University for Women alumna Linkie Marais will return to her alma mater on Wednesday, Aug. 22, to teach a couple of classes. Students of MUW’s Culinary Arts Institute will be treated to cake decorating tips by the 2006 graduate, who was also a fan favorite on season eight of […]
Reminder: Town And Tower Club Meets Tuesday, August 14, 2012
August 13, 2012
The Town and Tower Club cordially invites the community to their Summer Breakfast meeting on Tuesday, August 14, 2012, at 7:00 a.m. Dr. Jim Borsig, President Mississippi University for Women, will speak on The Economic Impact Study of MUW to the Community. The breakfast will be held on the MUW campus at the Hogarth Dining […]
Local Night Out Events To Be Held August 7, 2012
August 6, 2012
We urge all citizens to attend these events!
Open Mic Night This Friday!
July 24, 2012
Just three more days until this exciting open mic night! Join us!
Open Mic Night Scheduled!
July 19, 2012
We are one of the sponsors of this open mic night! Join us on Friday, July 27, 2012, at Tampico Bay Restaurant, starting at 6:30 p.m.!
Monday Morning Water Cooler Talk for July 9, 2012
July 9, 2012
Some Good News! Columbus Welcomes Colonel James R. Sears Jr. On Wednesday, June 27, 2012 Wing Change of Command was Columbus and the Columbus Air Force base at its best. In spite of temperatures in the high 90s, a large crowd of civilian and Air Force personnel gathered on the base to watch the ceremony […]
5th Annual Stop the Violence & Promote the Peace Town Hall
June 23, 2012
NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK 5th Annual Stop the Violence & Promote the Peace Town Hall Saturday June 23,2012 Propst Park Activities Building (Inside) Hwy 182/ Main Columbus,MS 11:00am.-5:00p.m. ACLU-MS—-Know Your Rights-Organizing Components- Tools Voter Awareness CRIMINAL JUSTICE—-Former Agent now Instr. John Fisher-How to interact with the Gate Keepers of […]
YMCA Celebrates 102nd Anniversary of Father’s Day
June 14, 2012
Father’s Day is recognized, worldwide, on the third Sunday of June each year. However, did you know that Father’s Day began at the YMCA? Most people do not. Father’s Day was founded by Sonora Louis Smart Dodd, who got the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Having been […]
The YMCA and The Commercial Dispatch Offer the Third Annual Mile-a-Day Marathon
May 31, 2012
In a continuing effort to make our community more active, the YMCA and The Commercial Dispatch have again partnered to offer the Possum Town Mile-a-Day Marathon, during the month of June 2012. The goal is for participants to log 26.2 miles of walking or running, throughout the month. This is a non-competitive effort to promote […]
Tennessee Williams Tribute Committee Releases 2012 Brochure
May 24, 2012
A printable version of this brochure is available by clicking the following link: Tennessee Williams Tribute Brochure 2012 Special to The Real Story
A Catch 22—The Latest CCVB Meeting
May 22, 2012
The May 21, 2012 meeting of the Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau (CCVB) was a perfect example of the term, “Catch 22.” The almost-orderly meeting (by CCVB standards, at least) lasted just 75 minutes and illustrated what real struggles the organization faces. When the harsh words and accusations are kept to a minimum, then the […]
Less Than Two Hours Until Brawl Stars Ticket Giveaway Ends!
May 18, 2012
It’s not too late! You can still enter the contest! Visit our Facebook page and “Like” us (our page, not this post) or visit our website and sign-up for FREE new-post notifications.
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