Articles by Dispatch Editorial Board
Our View: Your input is needed on Propst Park
For the past 20 years, Propst Park has been much like the weather: Everybody talks about it, but nobody ever does anything about it.
Our View: Who benefits from a less-transparent judicial election commission?
In November, the Mississippi Supreme Court quietly made changes to our election process that could mean the public may not be informed about findings of unethical behavior during judicial campaigns.
Roses and thorns: 12-12-21
A rose to Oktibbeha County’s Unity Park Committee, for its selection of Monica Banks and Clarence Taylor as the ninth and 10th honorees of the
Our view: State aid road funds should be directed to worst roads in county, not pet projects
In theory, local governments are set up in such a fashion that all residents have someone looking out for their specific interests, which stands to reason. Not every area of a city or county has the same needs and challenges, so it’s important that residents have someone from their own ward or district who understands those unique needs as an advocate and policy-maker.
Our View: On it’s 50th birthday, GTRA’s importance is evident
This year, the Golden Triangle Regional Airport is celebrating its 50th anniversary, with special events and exhibits. But if you want to get a greater sense of what GTRA has meant to our communities, don’t look at the airport facilities, impressive as they are. Instead, look around a 10-to-30 mile radius of the airport.
Our View: A home-grown tech success story
There are generally two types of visionaries, those who address problems that currently exist and those who anticipate problems and seek solutions.
Roses and thorns: 12-5-21
A rose to Main Street Columbus for staging today’s Christmas Parade, which rolls downtown beginning at 3 this afternoon. The theme of this year’s parade
Our View: We apologize for the occasional misspelled word
For a while there, it didn’t look as though Mississippi would have a champion to send to the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Since 1925, states have sent their champion spellers to the national event with the support of a sponsor to cover the cost of the state spelling bee.
Our View: ‘Messiah’ cancellation regrettable but understandable
Our city’s ardent musical life is one of its most enjoyable assets, a banquet available to all. We enjoy ourselves with choruses and bands, church choirs and organ recitals. We learn from the year-round offerings at MUW, both mainstream and very experimental. The Columbus Choral Society is in its 10th year. And we usually have Columbus Sings Messiah to launch our Christmas season.
Our View: A new Egg Bowl standard
Thanksgiving Day did not end in a celebration for Mississippi State football fans. The Bulldogs fell at home to rival Ole Miss, 31-21 and there was no joy in Starkville as Rebel players took the customary victory lap around Davis-Wade Stadium, having retained the Egg Bowl trophy for back-to-back years.
Roses and thorns: 11-28-21
A rose to all who, having reflected on their blessings this Thanksgiving, will turn that gratitude into service. The Thanksgiving story of the Pilgrims, when
Roses and thorns: 11-21-21
A rose to the Caledonia Cavaliers, who defeated Louisville, 27-7, Friday night and are now just two wins from what would have been considered an
Important questions need answering on city pay raises
During its Tuesday meeting, the Columbus City Council approved unbudgeted pay raises for the city’s hourly employees by a 3-2 vote.
Our View: With some Lowndes supes, restraint in short supply
There is an old saying that goes, “In this world, there is nothing certain but death and taxes.”
Roses and thorns 11-14-21
A rose to all those who turned out Saturday to celebrate the unofficial grand opening of the Lowndes County Agri-Center, more commonly known as the
Our view: Don’t let today pass without expressing gratitude
Today is Veterans Day, one of the three days each year we honor our military. Each Nov. 11, we celebrate the service of all those who have completed their service in the military. Each May, we celebrate Armed Services Day to honor those currently serving and Memorial Day, honoring those who lost their lives in military service.
Our View: The promise of a more inclusive Pilgrimage
On Monday, the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau board agreed to provide $75,000 to Columbus Preservation Society for the 2022 Columbus Pilgrimage, ending a simmering dispute between the CVB and its non-profit subsidiary, the Columbus Cultural Heritage Foundation, which has operated the annual event and the Preservation Society, a group of homeowners whose properties have been among the main features of the Pilgrimage.
Our View: Now is the time to check heating systems
The death of an elderly Steens man is a tragedy for his family, friends and neighbors – indeed for our community. Hosea Hughes, 77, was found in the rubble of his mobile home, which was destroyed by fire sometime before dawn Sunday. Although the investigation continues, Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said it’s likely the fire was caused by a malfunctioning heating unit.
Roses and thorns: 11/7/21
A rose to the Columbus City Council which has commissioned a new master plan for Propst Park. Prior to the vote, the city had been
Our View: Crime prevention report addresses familiar challenges
This week the ad-hoc Crime Prevention Committee submitted its recommendations to the Columbus city council, almost a year after the group was formed as a response to increased crime in the city.
