Articles by Dispatch Editorial Board
Our View: Bill is a horrible approach to addressing immigration in Mississippi
Over the past 20 years or so, the subject of immigration policy has been something of a Goldilocks proposition. Those on the left say conservatives’ policies are too severe while those on the right say the liberal policies are too lenient. We haven’t arrived at the “just right” solution.
Our View: Decade of work lands GTRA westbound flight
In Mississippi, there has long been a saying that goes, “You can’t go to hell without connecting through Atlanta.”
Our View: An easy first step to shoring up Social Security
There continues to be some misunderstanding about the solvency of Social Security, including a dire prediction that the program will be bankrupt by 2033. While that’s not true, that date is relevant to understanding where the system stands.
Our View: Input from estheticians is crucial for industry rules
Is technology evolving faster than society can handle?
Roses and Thorns: 1-11-25
A rose to the Golden Triangle Homeless Coalition, the city of Columbus, its sponsors and volunteers as the first three tiny homes have been delivered
Our View: The best resolution? Don’t quit.
A current television ad pointed out that most people who make New Year’s resolutions quit by the second Friday in January. “Look it up,” the ad said, before proceeding to reveal that the secret to keeping New Year’s resolutions is buying a particular brand of smart watch.
Roses and Thorns: 1-4-25
A rose to Columbus Police Department community liaison officer Glenda Richardson for her plans to implement a program to protect pedestrians. Mississippi has a high
Roses and Thorns: 12-28-24
A rose to Starkville Strong and Worker Bees, which have organized a food drive where people can donate their Christmas leftovers to those in need.
Roses and thorns: 12-21-24
A rose to the Starkville Strong Youth Coalition for its efforts to help make Christmas happier for those in need. On Monday, the teens will
Our View: More reason for optimism at the old Leigh Mall
As work to reorient Columbus Place storefronts facing Highway 45 “inside-out” nears an end, Hull Group vice president John Mulherin said the company has adopted a new strategy for the redevelopment of the 123,000 square foot part of the property that faces Highway 82, commonly known as the back of the mall.
Our View: Smart cameras are a smart move
Installing cameras at strategic street locations is nothing new for the city of Starkville.
Roses and thorns: 12-14-24
A rose to Emily Liner, owner of Friendly City Books, who is the recipient of a 2025 Public Humanities Awards from the Mississippi Humanities Council.
Our View: To curb enrollment declines, CMSD must identify causes
The first step in solving a problem is understanding.
Roses and thorns: 12-7-24
A rose to Main Street Columbus staff and volunteers for what many spectators believe was the best Columbus Christmas Parade in years. Tuesday’s parade attracted
Our View: Going for 13 in West Point
Anyone who arrived in the Golden Triangle during the past decade might be forgiven if they assumed the name of the high school football power in Clay County was “West Pointwon.”
Our View: A cell tower is not the red carpet we want to roll out to visitors
The Columbus City Council will soon be asked to sign off on a project that will install a 155-foot cellular tower on a parcel of land just north of the Roger Short Soccer Complex and the Burns Bottom redevelopment district.
Our View: How much incentive do hotels need to locate in Starkville?
There was a time when local and state governments’ roles in attracting economic development consisted primarily of marketing and public relations.
Roses and Thorns: 11-23-24
A rose to Garrett Torbert, who earlier this month announced he will be resigning from his position as a voice instructor at Mississippi State after
Our View: Columbus should reconsider need for a full-time registrar
The city of Columbus is one of the biggest employers in the city, but that is not its primary purpose. The pay and benefits of every city employee is funded by taxpayers, a fact we sometimes wonder if the city council understands.
Our View: The name game
There are currently 8.2 billion people on earth, but there are considerably fewer names.
Letter: SCOTUS to lower courts: Solve less, exempt more
July 17, 2025
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