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SuperTalk Mississippi NewsMan arrested after a police chase in West Point / Uncle charged in the death of a teen whose body was discovered in Jasper CountyA suspect who led police on a chase through two counties on Tuesday is charged with armed robbery, and more charges are expected. 32-year-old Corey Thomas, of Columbus, allegedly stole money from the cash register at Connie's Chicken in West Point and led law enforcement officers on a chase through Clay County and Lowndes County. Plus, the body of a teenager from Tennessee was discovered on Monday afternoon in Jasper County, and his uncle is now charged with manslaughter. Authorities from Tennessee contacted Jasper County Sheriff Randy Johnson after 17-year-old Caden Cantrelle did not report to the Tennessee Child Protective...
2025-07-0901 min
Between the Headlines: ColumbusDavid Goes to Juneteenth PLUS MSU's Promising Baseball Team With Sports Reporter Colin DammsGot a question or a tip? Send us a textStepping into Sim Scott Park for the Juneteenth Festival offered a powerful glimpse into how Columbus celebrates freedom. As a first-time attendee, David discovered a vibrant community event that brought together people from across Lowndes County to honor the significance of emancipation through food, music, and conversation.Through candid conversations with attendees ranging from County Supervisor Leroy Brooks to local vendors and Police Chief Daughtry, one message emerged consistently: Juneteenth represents freedom for everyone, not just one segment of our community.The second...
2025-06-2532 minBetween the Headlines: ColumbusIn Studio: Lavonne Harris PLUS A Last Minute Raise for the MayorGot a question or a tip? Send us a textNewly-elected Ward 4 Councilwoman Lavonne Harris shares the grassroots strategy that won her the seat. Harris reveals how she knocked on nearly 4,000 doors across her ward, connecting personally with voters while presenting a vision focused on neighborhood cleanup, infrastructure improvement, and council unity."I am only one vote, but I intend to be the right vote," Harris declares, signaling her commitment to independence on a council historically prone to bloc voting. As both a longtime NAACP president and community organizer, Harris brings a unique perspective that...
2025-06-1854 minBetween the Headlines: ColumbusZack & David Go To A Trump ProtestGot a question or a tip? Send us a textWhat happens when our hosts step out of the studio and into the frontlines of political activism? Zack Plair and David Chism brave the rain to spend time with anti-Trump protesters gathered outside the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library in downtown Columbus.The conversations they capture reveal a fascinating tapestry of perspectives, concerns, and motivations. From passionate declarations about perceived threats to civil liberties to nuanced discussions about policy disagreements, these protesters—roughly twenty strong despite threatening weather—paint a picture of grassroots activism in a predominantly cons...
2025-06-1432 min
Good Things with Rebecca TurnerGood Things with Rebecca Turner 2025-05-20Frances Glenn(Tourism Director - Columbus-Lowndes CVB) on Columbus' history with Memorial Day and the events this weekend, and Chef Jon Davis(City Grocery - Oxford) on how he came home to Oxford with the crown for 2025 King of Mississippi Seafood.
2025-05-2040 minBetween the Headlines: ColumbusTaxpayer-Funded Farewell Tour; Is City Hall Hostile? PLUS Local Non-profits Feel the StrainGot a question or a tip? Send us a textThe Columbus city council debates sending a lame-duck councilman on an expensive trip to Washington DC while a hostile work environment complaint against the mayor surfaces and local nonprofit organizations struggle with federal funding cuts.• Columbus City Councilman Mickens plans to join a Washington DC lobbying trip despite his term ending June 30• A formal complaint filed by a city employee alleges Mayor Gaskin created a hostile work environment but the two have since mended their professional relationship• The former First Baptist Church rezoning reques...
2025-05-0944 min
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Municipal CourtsFrom traffic tickets to misdemeanor offenses, municipal courts handle a range of everyday legal issues. We hope to explain how the system works, what your rights are, and how to prepare if you ever have to appear in court. Our guest is City of Columbus Prosecutor and former Lowndes County Municipal Court Judge Nicole ClinkscalesIs there a special election today where you live? Governor Tate Reeves announced that he has set a special election to fill the vacancy in Senate District 18 (Leake, Neshoba, and Winston Counties). The vacancy is due to the resignation of the...
2025-04-1545 minBetween the Headlines: ColumbusColumbus' Watershed Crisis w/ Keith Gaskin & Kevin StaffordGot a question or a tip? Send us a textColumbus's streets transformed into rivers this past weekend, with some residents requiring boat evacuations from their homes—a stark reminder of the city's ongoing drainage crisis. But as local officials reveal in this eye-opening episode, this flooding disaster might have been preventable.Mayor Keith Gaskin pulls no punches as he details how Columbus left millions in potential watershed funding on the table. While the city secured $6 million (including matching funds) for drainage projects, they could have leveraged their entire ARPA allocation for $11.6 million. Even more st...
2025-04-1045 min
Tombigbee TalesColonnade - A Southern Jewel of Antebellum ArchitectureIn the heart of Columbus, Mississippi, stands a testament to the grandeur and complexity of antebellum architecture. The Colonnade, built circa 1860, offers a unique glimpse into the rich tapestry of Southern history and architectural innovation. This magnificent structure serves as a living museum, bridging the gap between the Old South and the present day, inviting visitors to step back in time and experience the opulence and craftsmanship of a bygone era.
The story of The Colonnade begins with William T. Baldwin, a Georgia planter who saw opportunity in the fertile Black Belt Prairie along the Tombigbee River...
2025-04-0509 minTombigbee TalesRobert Webb Banks, Sr. Civil War Soldier, Author, & HistorianRobert Webb Banks, Sr. was born in Columbus, MS to Dunstan and Lucretia Banks, early settlers in Lowndes County. Robert attended the University of Alabama before joining the Confederate Army after the Battle of Shiloh. Robert authored the most significant first-hand book on the Battle of Franklin (1864) published in 1908.
2024-10-0706 minTombigbee TalesThe Bumbling Bamboozler - A History of IncompetenceA report was formerly sent to the State Auditor's office on the malfeasance and incompetence of former CVB Director Nancy Luke Carpenter. The content validates much of Tombigbee Tales' research. This should make every Lowndes County resident get angry and call the CVB and demand they NOT fund the Columbus Cultural Heritage Foundation.
2024-08-0332 min
The Friendly City Books PodcastAuthor Interview - Vaishnavi PatelDebut author Vaishnavi Patel joins Aislinn in the FCB studio to celebrate her captivating new novel, Goddess of the River! ICYMI - Goddess of the River will be The Muses Book Club's July Pick at Friendly City Books!-Vaishnavi Patel is a lawyer focusing on constitutional law and civil rights. She likes to write at the intersection of Indian myth, feminism, and anti-colonialism. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel Kaikeyi. Vaishnavi grew up in and around Chicago, and in her spare time, enjoys activities that are almost stereotypically Midwestern...
2024-07-0858 minThe Friendly City Books PodcastAuthor Interview - O.O. SangoyomiDebut author O.O. Sangoyomi joins Caroline in the FCB studio to discuss her captivating new novel, Masquerade! And big news - O.O. Sangoyomi will be at the 2024 Mississippi Book Festival, and Masquerade will be The Muses Book Club's August Pick at Friendly City Books!-O.O. Sangoyomi is a Nigerian American author. During a childhood of constantly moving around, she found an anchored home in the fictional worlds of books. Sangoyomi is a recent graduate of Princeton University, where she studied literature. Her debut novel, Masquerade, will be published by Macmillan/Forge...
2024-07-0130 min
Tombigbee TalesReverend Pleasant Bowler and the First All African American Male JuryPleasant Bowler was a scam artist and flim flam man who posed as a Baptist minister and helped found the Shiloh Baptist Church in Burns Bottom in Columbus, Mississippi after the Civil War. He murdered Sheriff Cline in a struggle and was brought before a Reconstruction Era Judge from Ohio and an all Black male jury in the Lowndes County Courthouse in 1869. This jury is alleged to be the first all Black jury in US history.
2024-06-2913 minThe Friendly City Books PodcastAuthor Interview - Gerry WilsonMississippi author, Gerry Wilson joins Emily to discuss her new book, That Pinson Girl. Join Gerry, in conversation with Ellen Ann Fentress, at the Columbus Lowndes Public Library on March 11th at noon!-A seventh generation Mississippian, Gerry Wilson grew up in the red clay hills of the north.Her novel, THAT PINSON GIRL, from Regal House Publishing was released February 6, 2024.Her debut short fiction collection, Crosscurrents and Other Stories (Press 53 2015), was nominated for the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters Fiction Award. A story, “Life Line,” was a finalist in d...
2024-03-0450 minTombigbee TalesAbolitionist John D. DuberryJohn Duberry brought the abolitionist speeches of Charles Sumner and William H. Seward to distribute to enslaved members of Columbus and Lowndes County (formerly Monroe County). Per the state's Hutchinson Code this was an offense punishable by up to 10 years in the penitentiary. #visitcolumbusms #antebellum #visitmississippi #abolitionist #Mississippi #1850
2023-12-2209 minTombigbee TalesMarketing Madness at the CVBThe marketing budget at the Columbus Lowndes Convention and Visitor's Center is a convoluted mess. Clearly Nancy Carpenter has no idea what she is doing.
2023-10-1711 minTombigbee TalesWorking ItThe Columbus Lowndes Visitor Bureau Board Meeting that ended with an ambulance and a fire truck.
2023-09-2013 minThe Friendly City Books PodcastAuthor Interview - Andy HarknessAndy Harkness is a Mississippi native and children's book author and illustrator. For nearly thirty years, he has worked in animation, including Art Direction and Visual Development at Disney Feature Animation and Sony Pictures Animation on projects like Moana, Wreck-It Ralph, Frozen, Bolt, Tangled, Big Hero 6, and Zootopia.He won an Emmy for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation for Prep and Landing, a VFX Award for Outstanding Created Environment in an Animated Feature for Moana, and Annie Award for Production Design in an Animated Television Production for Prep and Landing, and Annie Award nominations for Art Direction...
2023-09-0439 min
The Dr Boyce BreakdownWoman accused of killing her husband during an argument on Facebook live
A woman was arrested after she allegedly shot and killed a man on Facebook Live in Mississippi on Saturday.
Officials with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) said deputies responded to a domestic violence call in Columbus shortly before 8 a.m.
They found that a 28-year-old man, who lived at the home, had died from a single gunshot wound.
2023-04-1347 min
LOVE MURDERA Wife Murdered Her Husband While Streaming on Facebook Live [Current Affairs]On this week's Current Affairs, Jessie and Andie cover a number of cases, including: An update on Adnan Syed as his conviction is reinstated The sentencing of Aiden Fucci A livestreamed domestic murder An arrest in an 11-year old cold case of an Ohio art student Current Affairs is Love Murder's show about the cases of love gone fatally wrong making the news right now. Sources: https://nypost.com/2023/03/28/miss-mom-kadejah-michelle-brown-allegedly-kills-husband-on-facebook-live/ https://www.wlbt.com/2023/03/28/bond-set-miss-woman-charged-with-killing-husband-facebook-live/ https://truecrimedaily.com/2023/03/27/mississippi-columbus-lowndes-county-kadejah-jeremy-brown-murder-facebook-live/ https://people.com/crime/woman-allegedly-kills-her-husband-in-argument-streamed-on-facebook/ https://w...
2023-03-3109 min
Worth Reading WednesdaysEP 60: Tori Was Trying to Do A Good ThingTori and Nicole discuss new books coming to library shelves, as well as graphic novels and their current reads. The hosts also announce that Worth Reading Wednesdays will be moving to a monthly schedule! The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
Sun!: One in A Billion by Stacy McAnulty, illustrated by Stevie Lewis;
Moon!: Earth's Best Friend by Stacy McAnulty, illustrated by Stevie Lewis;
Mars!: Earthlings Welcome by Stacy McAnulty, illustrated by Stevie Lewis;
Ocean: Waves for All by Stacy McAnulty, illustrated by David Litchfield;
Earth!: My...
2022-11-3056 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 59: That's Literally the Point of the Book!In this pre-recorded episode, Tori and Nicole discuss their thoughts about banned books during Banned Books Week, held nationally from September 18 through September 24, 2022. From The Hate U Give to Lord of the Flies, the librarians break down their thoughts about some of the most commonly banned books in the country and their opinions. Tori also shares about new children's books that have caught her eye. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas;
The Color Purple by Alice Walker;
Lord of the Flies by William...
2022-11-0351 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 58: Can You Make All Libraries Like This Library?Nicole and Tori set up in a different location due to the library's busy day, and Nicole previews some new audiobooks that have hit the shelves for listeners! Tori discusses some young adult nonfiction titles and new manga titles that she is excited to share soon with readers as well. The resources described in this episode are listed below.
Baby Boom (1987) film;
Deaf Utopia by Nyle DiMarco audiobook;
Deaf U (2020) Netflix show;
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown;
Finding Me...
2022-10-2651 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 57: Mind The Business That Pays YouIn this episode, Tori and Nicole return to Worth Reading Wednesdays with a special guest! Aaliyah from the circulation desk discusses the books she has been reading since joining the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System staff. Nicole and Tori provide updates of their own about new library initiatives, summer library programs, and more! The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
The Blacker the Berry by Wallace Thurman;
The Nephilim and the Pyramid of the Apocalypse by Patrick Heron;
The Book of Night Women by Marlon James;
Black Leopard, Red Wolf...
2022-10-1945 min
Worth Reading WednesdaysEP 56: True Crime Thursdays: I Don't Think You Really Murder Your FriendsFor this month's True Crime Thursday, Wil'Lani and Tori discuss books that they're currently reading about true crime cases that have made national news and some not-so-well-known crimes as well. The ladies dig deep into the discussion of true crime for entertainment and the ethics behind hit shows such as Netflix's Dahmer, NBC's The Thing About Pam, and popular podcasts focused on true crime cases. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
How True Crime Media Has Shifted Since the Phenomenon of Serial article from The Guardian;
We Keep the Dead Close: A...
2022-10-1344 min
Worth Reading WednesdaysEP 55: True Crime Thursdays: They Was Out There Wildin'Wil'Lani and Tori return with their first True Crime Thursdays episode since before summer library programs! They update us on their adventures over the summer and what's new at the library since the podcast's hiatus. Then, they dust off their memories to talk about the true crime books they read and found fascinating.
The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System Teenker Space Fast Pass program;
Mississippi Mud: Southern Justice and the Dixie Mafia by Edward Humes;
Southern Fried True Crime podcast episode;
The...
2022-09-011h 07
Worth Reading WednesdaysEP 54: More New Books to ComeNicole opens with her delight in her latest read about a Ghanian assassin who develops feelings for one of her targets and provides updates on some of the latest books she has ordered for the library. Tori talks about her goal to read more nonfiction and shares Check out images of the books discussed in today's episode at lowndeslibrary.com/listen. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below.
Amazon First Reads;
Her Name is Knight by Yasmin Angoe;
Killing Eve BBC America show;
The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman;
2022-04-2049 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 53: Shalala Kiss the Girl!In this episode, Nicole talks about a read that made her cry and tugged on her heartstrings and discusses more titles coming soon to the library shelves. Tori recommends a few young adult titles and an adult romance. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
A Journal for Jordan: A Story of Love and Honor by Dana Canedy;
A Journal for Jordan (2021) film;
Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose by Dav Pilkey;
The Mean Girls: A Bunch of Bullies by Atiya C. Henley;
I Color Myself Different...
2022-04-1356 minWorth Reading Wednesdays52: True Crime Thursdays – She Poisoned Some Soup, Did Some TortureThis month, Wil'Lani and Tori discuss a few true crime-related reads they're interested in, and Wil'Lani breaks out of her nonfiction zone into some fictionalized true crime! The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
The Innocents by Ace Atkins;
Investigation Discovery article about Jessica Chambers;
Oxygen's newsfeed regarding Jessica Chambers and Quinton Tellis;
Jessica Chambers's Family Upset Over New Book article;
Who Is Quinton Tellis and Where Is He Now? article;
Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers Oxygen podcast;
She Kills Me...
2022-04-0745 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 51: It's A Lot, ManThis week, Wil'Lani joins Tori to talk about more books, including some gripping fiction and nonfiction about survival, and more! The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
Rules by Cynthia Lord;
Heartbeat by Sharon Creech;
The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black;
He Played Me by Ms. L.B.;
He Played Me by Ms. L.B.;
He Played Me (2021) Tubi movie;
A Child Called "It" by Dave Pelzer;
The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer;
The Privilege of Youth...
2022-03-3151 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 50: She's Skating on VibesIn this episode, Nicole shares some new books she's purchased for the library's nonfiction sections, and they welcome Melissa, Circulation Assistant, to the show. The resources discussed in this episode are discussed below:
The Mean Girls: A Bunch of Bullies by Atiyah C. Henley;
Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World by Eve Rodsky;
What Is Black Lives Matter? by Lakita Wilson;
What Were the Negro Leagues? by Varian Johnson;
What Is Congress? by Jill Abramson;
What Was the Bombing of Hiroshima? b...
2022-03-2337 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 49: The Cyanide Kool-AidNicole did her homework this week and tells all about her audiobooks coming to shelves soon! New titles include mystery and thriller reads, some romance, and other fiction and nonfiction titles. Tori talks about some young adult and nonfiction titles that have caught her attention this week. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell;
Feeding the Soul (Because it's My Business): Finding Our Way to Joy, Love, and Freedom by Tabitha Brown;
Something to Hide by Elizabeth George;
Seasonal Work: Stories...
2022-03-1643 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 48: That Escalated QuicklyIn this week's episode, Nicole looks ahead at some anticipated reads for 2022, and Tori talks about a graphic novel adaptation she's been reading, along with a young adult book she finally knocked off her to-be-read list. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
A Face to Die For by Iris Johansen;
Nightwork by Nora Roberts;
High Stakes by Danielle Steel;
The Best Is Yet to Come by Debbie Macomber;
22 Seconds by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro;
What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline;
2022-03-0944 min
Worth Reading WednesdaysEP 47: True Crime Thursdays Has Arrived!In this special, monthly installment, Tori and Wil'Lani host True Crime Thursday. This segment will highlight true-crime offerings available through the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System. Once a month, Wil'Lani and Tori will come together to discuss a true crime book they've devoured and rehash the outlandish details on air. In this first episode, Wil'Lani talks about her reading of No, Daddy, Don't!: A Father's Murderous Act of Revenge by Irene Pence and Tori talks about her reading of The Legs Murder Scandal by Hunter Cole. Both books are available via digital download on Hoopla and Libby, respectively.
2022-03-0357 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 46: A Box and Nicole Means New Books (New Books Unboxing!)In this episode, Tori and Nicole do a live unboxing of some new library books that arrived on Tuesday, February 22. Nicole runs through the nonfiction titles that will be available on shelves soon, while Tori continues to highlight books by Black authors about Black characters. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race by Walter Isaacson;
Life Force: How New Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine Can Transform the Quality of Your Life & Those You Love by Tony H. Robbins, Peter Diamandis...
2022-02-2340 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 45: Doing Vampire Lestat ThingsIn this episode, Nicole returns with some new non-fiction and fiction reads after a cataloging frenzy! She highlights some nonfiction that is coming soon, along with some a revival of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, a new graphic novel, and more. Tori continues to highlight books by Black authors during Black History Month. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring it Out by Jamie Lynn Spears;
The Enneagram from A Christian Perspective: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery and Spiritual Growth by Andy Connor;
...
2022-02-1753 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 44: If Wakanda and Black Panther Fought in that TimeWil'Lani joins Tori this week to recommend reads by Black authors including some of Wil'Lani's favorite fiction reads. Tori recommends two juvenile nonfiction titles that celebrate Black voices as well. The resources discussed in this video are listed below:
Black Authors Beanstack Reading recommendations on Beanstack;
The Color Purple by Alice Walker;
Beloved by Toni Morrison;
Push by Sapphire;
Precious the movie;
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison;
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston;
Casting the First Stone by Kimberla...
2022-02-0337 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 43: Just Killin' Folks Left and RightNicole and Tori welcome Wil'Lani back to the show to talk more true crime picks, the emergence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in professional football players, and more. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below: Tears of Rage: From Grieving Father to Crusader for Justice: The Untold Story of the Adam Walsh Case by John Walsh; Imperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey Anthony by Jeff Ashton; Insulin Murders: True Life Cases by Vincent Marks; Home Sweet Murder by James Patterson; A Serial Killer's Daughter: My Story of Faith, Love, and Overcoming by Kerri Rawson; The Midnight Assassin: Panic, Scandal...
2022-01-2758 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 42: Favorite Reads of 2021In this episode, Tori and Nicole are back from their holiday break with their one of their favorite reads from 2021 each. The ladies also recommend one read each for the new year. The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System is hosting its Winter Reading Challenge Resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman;
And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer by Fredrik Backman;
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams;
Feeding the Soul (Because It's My Business): Finding Our Way to Joy, Love, and Freedom...
2022-01-1946 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 41: Please Tell Me It Was A DolphinIn this episode, Nicole recaps her take on the Miss Universe pageant, and shares some new books that she's currently cataloging. Tori shares a young adult read and a juvenile read that both require tissues! The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
Not The Girl You Marry by Andie J. Christopher;
Not That Kind of Guy by Andie J. Christopher;
What Happens In Vegas (2008) movie;
My Lady's Choosing: An Interactive Romance Novel by Kitty Curran and Larissa Zageris;
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys;
...
2021-12-1545 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 40: She Be Small, but She Be MightyThe resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
Right Beside You by Mary Monroe;
Dreaming Anastasia, a novel of love, magic, and the power of dreams by Joy Preble;
The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia by Candace Fleming;
The Manga Guide to Biochemistry by Masaharu Takemura and Kikuyaro;
The Manga Guide to Calculus by Hiroyuki Kojima and Shin Togami;
The Manga Guide to Statistics by Shin Takahashi;
The Manga Guide to Linear Algebra by Shin Takahashi;
The...
2021-12-0844 min
Worth Reading WednesdaysEP 39: We Want to Rip Off the Bandaid (w/ Emily of Friendly City Books)Nicole and Tori welcome Emily, owner and operator of Friendly City Books, the only local independent bookstore in Columbus, Mississippi. Friendly City Books recently reopened on Nov. 27, 2021 after the storefront was damaged 10 weeks prior in an accident. Emily recommends some new books for listeners, and gives insight to what book shoppers will find in the newly reopened storefront. Online purchases with Friendly City Books can be made at bookshop.org/shop/friendlycitybooks. In addition to the reopening, the hosts and Emily discuss the recent growth in book bans across the country. The resources discussed in this episode are listed b...
2021-12-0138 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 38: In This Week's Episode, Everyone Gets PlayedTori and Nicole welcome Maddie, Technical Services and Circulation Assistant, to the show in this episode. The three discuss new picture books that are coming to the library shelves soon, along with some old favorites that had an impact for them. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
Roger the Prounoun by Coert Vorhees;
Nelson the Noun by Coert Vorhees;
Vinny the Action Verb & Lucy the Linking Verb by Coert Vorhees;
Jake the Adjective by Coert Vorhees;
Benny the Adverb by Coert Vorhees;
Connie the...
2021-11-2457 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 37: That Mustache is LegendaryIn this episode, Tori and Nicole begin by nerding out over stationery and planners as they think towards the upcoming new year. Nicole previews some new nonfiction titles that will arrive at the library soon, and Tori highlights a summer read and a new children's graphic novel. The ladies talk about some mobile games that have caught their attention as they wrap up the episode. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
Is Atheism Dead? by Eric Metaxas;
You Were Made for This Moment: Courage for Today and Hope for Tomorrow by Max...
2021-11-1752 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 36: She Got Money in the BankNicole updates listeners on all the new books coming to adult and juvenile readers just in time for the holidays, while Tori recommends one new graphic novel series for young readers. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
It Shouldn't Be This Hard to Serve Your Country: Our Broken Government and the Plight of Veterans by David Shulkin;
The Becoming (The Dragon Heart Legacy #2) by Nora Roberts;
The Awakening (The Dragon Heart Legacy #1) by Nora Roberts;
Mercy by David Baldacci;
Clive Cussler's The Devil's Sea by Dirk...
2021-11-1051 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 35: I Wasn't Supposed to GrowlNicole and Tori talk about their conspiracy theories behind pollen, Mississippi magnolias, and upcoming new books that have arrived at the library. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below.
Forgotten In Death by J.D. Robb;
Game On: Tempting Twenty-Eight by Janet Evanovich;
The Jailhouse Lawyer by James Patterson and Nancy Allen;
The Butler by Danielle Steel;
The Wish by Nicholas Sparks;
The Judge's List by John Grisham;
Sooley by John Grisham;
Foul Play by Stuart Woods;
State of T...
2021-11-0349 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 34: Library Partnerships Galore!Clara joins the show as a guest host and catches Tori up on all of the fantastic library partnerships happening with CLPLS. The library has been finishing up Careers in Construction Month in partnership with FORGE in an effort to connect patrons with career paths, and Clara talks about MUW's Common Read. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson;
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee;
Just Mercy movie;
Hoopla and Libby audiobook apps;
This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron;
...
2021-10-2722 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 33: That Dirty Bean JuiceIn the second episode back, Tori and Nicole start out by talking about their favorite coffee brands, Pumpkin Spice, and Walmart check-out lines. Nicole makes the argument for not judging a book by its cover, and Tori reveals a secret obsession and some recommendations. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig;
Bookriot.com
His Hideous Heart by Dahlia Adler;
Real by Carol Cujec and Peyton Goddard;
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper;
Out of My Heart by...
2021-10-2051 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 32: Wait A Minute, Y'allNicole and Tori are back after a break for summer programs and catch up on changes in the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System. From a recap of summer programs to the upcoming Haunted Library on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 5-7 p.m., the ladies share their excitement of all the things happening. They take a look at the library's updated online calendar available to all at www.lowndeslibrary.com/library-calendar.
The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
The Martian by Andy Weir;
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams;
C...
2021-10-1351 min
Worth Reading WednesdaysEP 31: Worthy Reads – Tails and Tales #11Worthy Reads is a summer installment of the Worth Reading Wednesdays podcast, hosted by the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System. To celebrate the library's 2021 summer reading program, Tails and Tales, our librarian co-hosts will be sharing some of their favorite reads in case you need help deciding on your next book.
In this mini-episode, Nicole recommends Have We Met? by Camille Baker.
2021-07-2809 min
Worth Reading WednesdaysEP 30: Worthy Reads – Tails and Tales #10Worthy Reads is a summer installment of the Worth Reading Wednesdays podcast, hosted by the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System. To celebrate the library's 2021 summer reading program, Tails and Tales, our librarian co-hosts will be sharing some of their favorite reads in case you need help deciding on your next book! You can register for the summer library program at lowndes.beanstack.org for a chance to win free goodies, gift cards, and more!
In this mini-episode, Tori recommends Anxious People by Fredrik Backman.
2021-07-2109 min
Worth Reading WednesdaysEP 29: Worthy Reads – Tails and Tales #9Worthy Reads is a summer installment of the Worth Reading Wednesdays podcast, hosted by the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System. To celebrate the library's 2021 summer reading program, Tails and Tales, our librarian co-hosts will be sharing some of their favorite reads in case you need help deciding on your next book! You can register for the summer library program at lowndes.beanstack.org for a chance to win free goodies, gift cards, and more!
In this mini-episode, Tori talks about all the interesting things she learned while reading Exploring the White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home by...
2021-07-1407 min
Worth Reading WednesdaysEP 28: Worthy Reads – Tails and Tales #8Worthy Reads is a summer installment of the Worth Reading Wednesdays podcast, hosted by the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System. To celebrate the library's 2021 summer reading program, Tails and Tales, our librarian co-hosts will be sharing some of their favorite reads in case you need help deciding on your next book! You can register for the summer library program at lowndes.beanstack.org for a chance to win free goodies, gift cards, and more!
In this mini-episode, Nicole recommends Everybody Fights: So Why Not Get Better At It? by Kim and Penn Holderness.
2021-07-0708 min
Worth Reading WednesdaysEP 27: Worthy Reads – Tails and Tales #7Worthy Reads is a summer installment of the Worth Reading Wednesdays podcast, hosted by the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System. To celebrate the library's 2021 summer reading program, Tails and Tales, our librarian co-hosts will be sharing some of their favorite reads in case you need help deciding on your next book! You can register for the summer library program at lowndes.beanstack.org for a chance to win free goodies, gift cards, and more!
In this mini-episode, Tori gushes about Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston.
2021-06-3005 min
Worth Reading WednesdaysEP 26: Worthy Reads – Tails and Tales #6Worthy Reads is a summer installment of the Worth Reading Wednesdays podcast, hosted by the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System. To celebrate the library's 2021 summer reading program, Tails and Tales, our librarian co-hosts will be sharing some of their favorite reads in case you need help deciding on your next book! You can register for the summer library program at lowndes.beanstack.org for a chance to win free goodies, gift cards, and more!
In this mini-episode, Nicole shares about The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris, a book she's excited to read next.
2021-06-2306 min
Worth Reading WednesdaysEP 25: Worthy Reads – Tails and Tales #5Worthy Reads is a summer installment of the Worth Reading Wednesdays podcast, hosted by the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System. To celebrate the library's 2021 summer reading program, Tails and Tales, our librarian co-hosts will be sharing some of their favorite reads in case you need help deciding on your next book! You can register for the summer library program at lowndes.beanstack.org for a chance to win free goodies, gift cards, and more!
In this mini-episode, Tori talks about All The Missing Girls by Megan Miranda.
2021-06-1707 min
Worth Reading WednesdaysEP 24: Worthy Reads – Tails and Tales #4Worthy Reads is a summer installment of the Worth Reading Wednesdays podcast, hosted by the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System. To celebrate the library's 2021 summer reading program, Tails and Tales, our librarian co-hosts will be sharing some of their favorite reads in case you need help deciding on your next book! You can register for the summer library program at lowndes.beanstack.org for a chance to win free goodies, gift cards, and more!
In this mini-episode, Nicole talks about her anticipated read and what she plans to take from Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen: The Essential Conversations...
2021-06-0910 min
Worth Reading WednesdaysEP 23: Worthy Reads – Tails and Tales #3Worthy Reads is a summer installment of the Worth Reading Wednesdays podcast, hosted by the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System. To celebrate the library's 2021 summer reading program, Tails and Tales, our librarian co-hosts will be sharing some of their favorite reads in case you need help deciding on your next book! You can register for the summer library program at lowndes.beanstack.org for a chance to win free goodies, gift cards, and more!
In this mini-episode, Tori gushes incoherently about the reading experience she had as she read Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson.
2021-06-0306 min
Worth Reading WednesdaysEP 22: Worthy Reads – Tails and Tales #2Worthy Reads is a summer installment of the Worth Reading Wednesdays podcast, hosted by the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System. To celebrate the library's 2021 summer reading program, Tails and Tales, our librarian co-hosts will be sharing some of their favorite reads in case you need help deciding on your next book! You can register for the summer library program at lowndes.beanstack.org for a chance to win free goodies, gift cards, and more!
In this mini-episode, Nicole introduces listeners to Laretha, the main character in It's Not All Downhill From Here by Terry McMillan.
2021-05-2609 min
Worth Reading WednesdaysEP 21: Worthy Reads – Tails and Tales #1Worthy Reads is a summer installment of the Worth Reading Wednesdays podcast, hosted by the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System. To celebrate the library's 2021 summer reading program, Tails and Tales, our librarian co-hosts will be sharing some of their favorite reads in case you need help deciding on your next book! You can register for the summer library program at lowndes.beanstack.org for a chance to win free goodies, gift cards, and more!
In this mini-episode, Tori highlights one of her favorite books, The Cruel Prince by Holly Black.
2021-05-1906 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 20: New Reads and Some OldiesNicole and Tori share their struggles with the weather, vaccinations, and more. Nicole suggests some brand new reads in Sci-Fi and Mystery and Thriller. Tori highlights new books in the juvenile nonfiction section that were purchased thanks to a grant from International Paper. The resources talked about in this episode are listed below.
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro;
Detriot: Become Human video game;
Bicentennial Man movie;
The Bounty by Janet Evanovich and Steve Hamilton;
Bridgerton Netflix series;
The Windsor Knot by S.J. Bennett;
2021-05-0345 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 19: I Am Flipper, Flipper Is MeNicole and Tori welcome Kathryn, the library's Technical Services Assistant as a guest to talk about creepy-crawlies, honeybees, and more. Squirming and sacrificing bees come along with the territory of bug books, and the ladies talk out their fears of gross spiders and other bugs in the process. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
The Butterfly House by Katrine Engberg;
Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera by Candace Fleming, illustrated by Eric Rohmann;
Dancing Bees and Other Communicators by Mary Lindeen;
100 Things You Should Know About Insects...
2021-03-311h 01Worth Reading WednesdaysEP 18: Asian American & Pacific Islander ReadsNicole and Tori talk about upcoming National Library Week Plans, including Poetry in the Garden at Munson and Brothers Trading Post on Friday, April 9 at 5 p.m., a marathon to end out the week, new DVD Binge Boxes coming to the library starting April 4th, and even the annual Edible Book Festival. More information can be found at the library's Facebook page.
In solidarity with the Asian American Pacific Islander community, the hosts feature books by and about Asian Americans and individuals of Asian descent and their experiences. To find out more about how you can assist...
2021-03-2450 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 17: We Did A Whole 12 Minutes On TreesTori isn't ready for the heat wave and Nicole is missing her Virginia springs! The ladies bring all books green to the table for this episode of Worth Reading Wednesday. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
The World Encyclopedia of Trees: A Reference and Identification Guide to 1300 of the World's Most Significant Trees by Tony Russell with Catherine Cutler and Martin Walters;
Ladybird Tales of Super Heroes by Sufiya Ahmed, Yvonne Battle-Felton, Sarwat Chadda, and Maisie Chan and illustrated by Louise Warwick, Victoria Sandøy, Aviel Basil, Fotini Tikkou, Poonam Mistry, and Ji...
2021-03-1757 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 16: This Episode Is Gonna Be A Hot MessNicole and Tori focus on some books that celebrate strong female characters, help women to feel empowered, and books that are centered around female points of view for International Women's Day. The resources talked about in this episode are listed below:
Ways to Make Sunshine by Renée Watson;
Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business by Lyla Lee;
Rage Against the Minivan: Learning to Parent Without Perfection by Kristen Howerton;
Get Our of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts by Jennie Allen;
Nothing to Prove: Why We...
2021-03-1046 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 15: Have You Hydrated Today?Nicole talks all things creation, audiobooks, and Big Think ideas in this episode, while Tori waffles with her kpop obsession and some juvenile fiction and nonfiction reads! The resources talked about in this episode are listed below:
The Tenant by Katrine Engberg;
Long Bright River by Liz Moore;
Things in Jars by Jess Kidd;
The Woman's Hour: Our Fight for the Right to Vote by Elaine F. Weiss;
The Sea in the Sky by Jackson Musker (audible Original);
Caste by Isabel Wilkerson;
The Vanishing Half...
2021-03-0348 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 14: Insert Major DroolFor the last episode highlighting books with Black authors and characters for Black History Month, Nicole shares some titles that are soon to be hot off the cataloging cart. She features a new historical fiction pick and gushes about her favorite YA series, plus a hot and spicy adult read. Tori focuses on some juvenile reads both fiction and nonfiction alike.
The resources talked about in this episode are listed below:
The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History by David F. Walker, illustrated by Marcus Kwame Anderson;
Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson;
2021-02-2457 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 13: The Tea from Lowndes County HistoryNicole and Tori get a crash course on some one-of-a-kind court proceedings and other undiscovered information about Lowndes County history from their guest in this episode. Turns out, times were never "simpler" and people were always crazy. Who knew! The resources talked about in this episode are listed below:
His Truth Is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope by Jon Meacham;
The March graphic novel series by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, illustrated by Nate Powell;
Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Right Now by Jaron Lanier;
...
2021-02-1759 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 12: I Feel Warm and Fuzzy NowIn this episode, Nicole and Tori feature some fiction and nonfiction reads that are receiving some well-deserved buzz! For read and recommended picks, both the co-hosts dug up some reads from the past that had an impact on their thinking and their hearts. The resources talked about in this episode are listed below:
The Stand tv show;
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King;
Steel Magnolias movie;
Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour;
Behind the Scenes by Christina C. Jones;
I Am Every Good Thing...
2021-02-1045 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 11: I'm Happy to Bop AlongNicole and Tori welcome another guest on the 11th episode to talk all things worth reading! During the month of February, the podcast will solely focus on resources that are created by Black authors or about Black characters in honor of Black History Month. The list of resources talked about in this episode are listed below:
The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré;
His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie;
The Rose That Grew From Concrete by Tupac Shakur and Leila Steinburg;
Badass Black Girl: Questions, Quotes, and Affirmations fo...
2021-02-0344 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 10: Shocker!In the tenth episode, Tori and Nicole talk about some new books including inspirational young adult fiction picks as well as some new romance and mystery titles that will appear on library shelves soon. Plus, a new juvenile graphic novel, young adult science fiction, fun socks and a great place to grab some lunch!
The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
Quantum by Patricia Cornwell;
The Scorpion's Tail by Preston & Child;
NYPD Red 6 by James Patterson;
Robert B. Parker's Someone to Watch Over Me by Ace Atkins;
2021-01-2747 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 09: Don't Slunch!Nicole and Tori welcome another guest to Worth Reading Wednesdays who brings some reads from beloved Mississippi authors, including the latest from Angie Thomas and others. Other rumblings include worries about library hauntings, maintaining the habit of wearing a mask, creepy kudzu growth, and more! The books and resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
Ten Lessons for A Post-Pandemic World by Fareed Zakaria;
National Archives Flu Pandemic of 1918 photo gallery published in The Atlantic;
The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library's Quarantine Holiday Special;
Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas;
The...
2021-01-2050 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 08: Mind Ya BusinessTori and Nicole dive into some new and favorite reads for the new year in episode 9 and talk about their intentions for the year ahead. Below are the books and resources Tori and Nicole cover in this episode:
Libraryland: It's All About the Story edited by Ben Bizzle and Sue Considine;
Librarian Tales: Dispatches from the Stacks by William Ottens;
Take Care of Your Type: An Enneagram Guide to Self-Care by Christina S. Wilcox;
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson;
Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park;
Among Us...
2021-01-131h 00Worth Reading WednesdaysEP 07: 2020? Never Heard of HerIn the first episode of 2021, Nicole and Tori talk about some books that have helped them pause for self-reflection. Nicole speaks about her discovery of the enneagram system and how it helped her learn more about herself, while Tori focuses on a book that helped her understand how people process pain within their family units.
Legend movie
CLPLS Winter Reading Challenge
Take Care of Your Type: An Enneagram Guide to Self-Care by Christina S. Wilcox
Yourenneagramcoach.com
It Didn't Start With You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We A...
2021-01-0650 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 06: True Crime LivingTori and Nicole are back with a special guest! Circulation Coordinator Wil'Lani graces the podcast with her presence and shares her love of all things true crime. In this episode, Nicole provides a quick run-down of some new books at the library as well as some graphic novel picks, while Tori sheds some light on newer children's literature that deserves a second look. The resources talked about in this episode are listed below:
Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System #WinterReads2021 Challenge;
No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality by Michael J. Fox;
Stuff...
2020-12-3056 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 05: Anti-Racism Reading Shelf GrantIn episode five, Nicole and Tori recommend books that help to combat racism while celebrating the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System's latest funding from the Mississippi Humanities Council via its Anti-Racism Reading Shelf grant. The grant is financially supported by Mississippians and the National Endowment for Humanities.
Ready to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina by Lea Lyon and A. LaFaye, illustrated by Jessica Gibson;
The Talk: Conversations About Race, Love, and Truth edited by Wade and Cheryl Willis Hudson;
So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo;
...
2020-12-2357 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 04: A Christmas Carol and A ChristmasaurusIn episode four, Tori and Nicole suggest some reads for Christmas time. They talk about a Christmasaurus, traditional Christmas stories, and spicy Christmas romances!
The Christmasaurus by Tom Fletcher;
The Bridge by Karen Kingsbury;
Visions of Sugar Plums by Janet Evanovich;
Gremlins movie;
Dickens’ Christmas: A Victorian Celebration by Simon Callow;
Young Victoria film;
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens;
A Very Merry Romance by Brenda Jackson;
The Madaris Family Saga by Brenda Jackson;
Naughtier Than Nice by Eric Jero...
2020-12-1655 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 03: Hot Off The Cataloging CartNicole and Tori follow up on their current reads in episode 3 and about how they can't get enough romance in their lives! New young adult reads are recommended as well while the ladies look at why people of all backgrounds should read books about people who don't look like them. Finally, they dive into two non-book recommendations that have had an impact on them and their personal experiences behind them. Listed below are the books, series, and other things mentioned in this episode:
Author Jason Reynolds;
Patina by Jason Reynolds;
Love in Catalina C...
2020-12-0958 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 02: I Want to Go to Catalina CoveTori and Nicole are back with new current reads and more recommendations. The ladies take on topics such as whether DNFing is as scandalous as society tells us it is, how children’s literature started out wild, the contentions that arise in relationships discovered through DNA testing, and Alex Trebek’s recent passing. Listed below are the books, series, and other things mentioned in this episode:
The Library of the Unwritten by AJ Hackwith;
Love in Catalina Cove by Brenda Jackson;
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky;
Book Riot Article about DNFing;
2020-12-0257 minWorth Reading WednesdaysEP 01: The Beyoncé of BooksIn the first Worth Reading Wednesday episode, Nicole and Tori talk all about what's new at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System, what they've been reading, and books that have caught their eye over the 2020 COVID-19 quarantine. Listed below are the books, series, and other things mentioned in this episode:
Goodreads.com;
The Library of the Unwritten by AJ Hackwith;
The Trial of Lizzie Borden by Cara Robertson;
Lizzie Borden TV Show: The Lizzie Borden Chronicles;
Lizzie Borden Chant;
The Coast to Coast Murders by James Patterson and...
2020-11-251h 05
Worth Reading WednesdaysWorth Reading Wednesdays is Coming!A podcast brought to you by librarians of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System, Worth Reading Wednesdays is a space where we talk about what's new at the library, what books have caught our eyes, and more! Visit lowndeslibrary.com for more information about all the ways we serve our community.
2020-11-1602 min