Articles by Dispatch Editorial Board
Roses and thorns: 1-30-22
A rose to Mississippi School for Math and Science history instructor Chuck Yarborough, who was selected as an Emerson Collective Cohort this week. The Emerson
Our View: Matching ARPA funds from state could be extremely impactful if used properly by local governments
From the start, Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has been clear on what the priorities should be for the combined $2 billion in American Rescue
Our View: We are witnessing an monumental evolution in travel
When we think of infrastructure we most often focus on the familiar — highways, bridges and rail transportation and, more recently, broadband internet access.
Roses and thorns 1-23-22
A rose to the city of Columbus, which for the second time this month is negotiating a sale of a long-vacant city-owned building. Doug Pellum,
Our View: Looking out for each other
By the calendar, winter in the northern hemisphere lasts 89 days and began this year on Dec. 21, based on the winter solstice, which is the shortest day of the year (by daylight hours).
Our View: Teachers need our help for classroom supplies
Imagine telling our police officers they would have to provide their own patrol cars or telling firefighters they would have to buy their own fire hoses. Would we ever ask Air Force pilots to provide their own planes or soldiers to buy their own bullets?
Roses and thorns 1-16-22
A rose to all Americans who will use Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday to reflect on the universal truths embodied in the Civil
Our View: Two examples of eyewitness tips leading to arrests; we need more
When law enforcement officers respond to a call, one of the first things they do after securing the crime scene is look for witnesses. All too often, it’s an effort that is made difficult because witnesses “don’t want to get involved,” fearing reprisal in some cases or harboring a distrust of law enforcement.
Roses and thorns 1-9-22
A rose to all those who have responded to a call for help in the wake of Thursday’s fire at Chanticleer Apartments, which left 17
Our View: While Omicron isn’t as dangerous, the need to vaccinate persists
It’s been almost three years since the first American died of COVID-19. The death toll, as of Thursday, stands at 832,392, a figure which includes 10,4511 Mississippians. On Wednesday alone, 7,079 cases and eight more deaths were reported in our state.
Our View: Approving raises now would be grossly irresponsible
Since the city’s 2022 budget meeting in August, city employee pay raises have been discussed by the Columbus City Council.
Our View: Finalist interviews for city positions should be held in public
Until now, the identities of the approximately 100 total applicants for three open positions in Columbus city government have been a secret, which we believe to be reasonable policy.
Roses and thorns correction: 1-4-21
A rose of appreciation in our Sunday paper to Golden Triangle public servants who stepped down or were voted out in 2021 had a glaring
Roses and thorns: 1-2-22
A rose to all those who left public service in 2021, either through retirement or, in some cases, at the will of the voters. No
Our View: Slow motion hiring process seems to be speeding up
When the Columbus city council hiring committee meets next week to begin winnowing down the list of applicants for the city’s chief operating officer position, it will have been 10 months since former COO David Armstrong announced his retirement and seven months since his departure.
Our View: Three pieces of state legislation to watch
The Mississippi Legislature will convene Tuesday in Jackson for its 2022 session.
Roses and thorns 12-26-21
A rose to all those who sacrificed a part of their Christmas Day to serve the public. While Christmas is a day off to enjoy
Our View: Unity (and good statistics) needed to tackle students’ exposure to gun violence
On Monday evening, a group of educational, political and community leaders met in the boardroom at Brandon Central Services to discuss gun violence.
Our View: We can all be investors
An item in last week’s Mary Means Business column caught our attention as we head toward the end of one year and the beginning of another.
Roses and thorns: 12-19-21
A rose to all those who have pledged donations to the annual fund-raising drive for United Way of Lowndes and Noxubee County. As of this
