Articles by Dispatch Editorial Board
Our View: Reality Fair illustrates budgetary challenges to students
If you asked the average teen how much her parents spend for housing, you’re likely to get a blank stare.
Our View: School grades are cause for optimism, though point to middle school concerns
No matter how old you are you are likely to remember the anticipation that accompanied Report Card day.
Roses and thorns: 9-25-22
A rose to the 17 Golden Triangle high school students who have been named as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, among the 16,000 students chosen for
Our View: Attempts to ban books often target the marginalized
The debate over whether certain books can be banned because of their controversial subject matter is hardly new. Almost as long as there have been books, there have been those who sought to suppress ideas expressed in books they find objectionable. In the United States, that practice predates the founding of the country.
Our View: Time to pivot on Propst
The Columbus City Council got a good dose of sticker shock on Tuesday, when the lone bid submitted for building four new baseball fields came in higher than expected. Much higher.
Our View: The collective responsibility of being a good neighbor
No one should expect to be a part of a community without accepting his or her responsibility to the community. While we all value the freedom to live as we choose, we also recognize that such freedom should not infringe on the rights of others. On a personal level, that’s called being a good neighbor. Collectively, it’s called civic duty.
Roses and thorns: 9-18-22
A rose to the Mississippi State community, which according to a national survey of 45,000 students at 200 U.S. universities and colleges, ranks fourth in
Our View: Low Medicaid reimbursement for adult day care is hindering recovery
From the start, we were told the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic would continue far into the future. We are seeing evidence of that in many areas, including supply chain issues that have contributed to global inflation.
Our View: Fundraiser is opportunity to aid crisis hotline
High blood pressure has long been described as “The Silent Killer.” Yet there is another deadly threat to public health in which silence can be a key factor.
Our View: In praise of fall
Any discussion of favorite seasons is a two-horse race in our part of the world. Only masochists prefer winter, which is mild, but unpredictable, or summer, which is predictably miserable.
Roses and thorns: 9-11-22
A rose in remembrance of 9/11, for those lost and for its after-effects that linger even now. On this day 21 years ago, terrorists attacked
Our View: A common need to consider with board candidates
Brian Clark’s decision not to run for a third six-year term on the Lowndes County School District Board of Trustees is a loss for the district, especially given the uncertainty surrounding who will take his place as the District 2 board member. Approaching Friday’s 5 p.m. qualifying deadline no candidate for the position has filled with the circuit clerk’s office.
Our View: What happens when no one runs for school board?
When you think about a community, one of its most important institutions is its school system, which means serving on the school board is one of the most impactful roles anyone can perform.
Our View: Gaskin, Green and DiCicco should be applauded for standing on principle regarding raises
On Tuesday, four city of Columbus council members voted to give themselves an $8,000 raise and mayor Keith Gaskin a $10,000 raise, effective immediately. (For those keeping score, that’s a 44 percent raise the councilmen gave themselves.)
Roses and thorns: 9-4-22
A rose to the estimated 157 million American workers on this Labor Day weekend. Labor Day was first celebrated in a New York City parade
CPD budget proposal focuses funds where they are needed
As the Columbus mayor and city council continue to adjust its budget plan for 2023, one of the more eye-catching aspects of the plan as it currently exists is to cut the budget for the Columbus Police Department.
Our view: Raising taxes to fund raises for elected officials would show poor judgment
The Columbus City Council will meet again tonight at Trotter Convention Center as it continues to work on its FY 2023 budget, which must be approved by Sept. 15,
Roses and thorns: 8-28-22
A rose to all those who are working to keep the Mississippi Spelling Bee alive and well and at home in Columbus. Last year, when
Our View: Our long-standing manufacturers continue to provide opportunities for generations of area residents
When an industry comes to town, most of the discussion revolves around economic impact — number of jobs created, pay rates for employees and the tax dollars it provides for our local governments and schools.
Our View: Student performance will be ultimate measure of year-round school
One of the best arguments for modified school calendars, commonly referred to as “year-round school,” is that it allows teachers to work with struggling students during both the fall and spring.
