Articles by Dispatch Editorial Board
Concert benefits music education
Bluegrass and country music fans will have the chance to support a worthy cause and witness a live performance by Starkville musicians Nash Street next weekend during a benefit show at the Greensboro Center.
Welcome, autumn
It actually felt chilly Monday morning. Fall is here, and we couldn’t be more ready.
David Creel: Quick fixes for beauty emergencies
We live in a world of too much, but can one ever have too much beauty knowledge? Tips, tricks and tidbits that might be trivial to some could be the difference in the life and death of bangs gone wrong or cheek color that leaves you less than blushing.
Missed opportunities costly for Falcons
The Columbus High School football team left the football field littered with missed opportunities Friday night in a 21-14 loss to Tupelo in the Class 6A, Region 1 opener for both teams.
Serving like apostles
On Sunday, Sept. 19th, Columbus Lowndes Habitat for Humanity had the opportunity to dedicate our 36th home built to the Lang family. This family lost everything in a fire in January.
Roses and Thorns 9-26-10
A rose to the city of Columbus, Lowndes County, and the Columbus Lowndes Recreation Authority for the open, public process if has gone through to get public input on the soccer complex and park planned for Burns Bottom.
Editorial: Economic tide rolling in to downtown
Economic tides seem to ebb and flow in downtown Columbus, as they do most places. Businesses come and go. Stores and restaurants open, then go dark, and are replaced with something new.
Editorial: Economic tide rolling in to downtown
Economic tides seem to ebb and flow in downtown Columbus, as they do most places. Businesses come and go. Stores and restaurants open, then go dark, and are replaced with something new.
KEVIN FORRESTER: So when is the right time to use a crankbait?
With last week’s article concerning crankbaits, there are questions on when to use certain crankbaits.
Weekend auto races tighten top three spots
Three of the four NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series West Region title contenders earned enough points Saturday to tighten up the point standings for the top three points fund-paying spots.
Editorial: Ground-level policing
Columbus has fielded its first two pedaling patrolmen, who will be policing high-crime areas on mountain bikes. Patrolmen Kenneth Brewer and Dwight Smith are on bikes part-time until they complete their training, which will enable them to train other officers.
Letter: ‘Fair tax is possible’
Over the past week, many readers and writers have weighed in about the now infamous anonymous contribution in an ad ran by the campaign of Travis Childers. Was this a mistake? Yes. Was this the first or last time this will happen in politics? No. What has happened is a great opportunity to discuss the merits of a “fair tax” has started to slip away.
Editorial: An abundance of caring amid tragedy
A local high school student’s death in a tragic hunting accident has brought out the best in many of those who knew him — and many who didn’t.
Roses and thorns 9-19-10
Spencer Perkins; local teachers; Columbus City Council; and U.S. Rep. Travis Childers
Takes issue with anonymous comments
As a rule I am anything but valiant. However, when writing an opinion to the newspaper, it is a point of honor to put on my big-girl pants and sign my name.
Supports Nunnelee
Travis Childers, our Congressman from the 1st District, says in his TV ad, “I’ve done what I said I’d do.”
Betty Stone: Friday night football
Intermittently, teasingly, autumn approaches. The nights have been cooler for several weeks. Even the days bring a frisson of winter. After a harsh, hot summer it feels good.
David Creel: The client is always right
True story: Once when I suggested an au current chin-length crop to a certain lady, she paused, shook her head from left to right and said, “It’s sounding like a bob, and I have one of those at home.” Turns out she was right. Bob was her husband. Apparently, one was enough!
Childers’ unfair attribution
One of the joys of the newspaper business is we’re inundated with spam e-mail on a daily basis — and during a heated election season, much of it is political.
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit near Propst Park
July 26, 2025
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