Articles by Dispatch Editorial Board
Congratulations
I wish more people, young and not-so-young, had Timmy Lind’s drive, determination, and focus.
Shannon Bardwell: Tongues afire
One morning a zucchini plant in the middle of the garden was missing its leaves; a few okra tops had disappeared, too.
Roses and thorns 8-8-10
Night Out participants; educators and school officials; George Gerhart; Edward Valibus; Columbus Air Force Base;
David Creel: To conceal, or not to conceal
Concealer … it’s a gal’s best friend. It comes in a myriad of forms and a rainbow of skin tones, so if you are burning the midnight oil or just prone to under-eye circles, then you are in luck.
Shannon Bardwell: Cat’s out of the bag
Charles’ mother lived in the same house where she had raised her four boys down in Kemper County.
Local economy: Some cause for optimism
The local economy may be sluggish, but we’ve been heartened by signs of a pulse lately.
Editorial: Tough love for MUW
The time has come for alumni, community to leave past behind, again rally around The W
Maholm wants to be a Pirate when team starts to win
PITTSBURGH — Paul Maholm is like any major leaguer who wants to play for a winner.
But for the southpaw of the Pittsburgh Pirates, that means being patient.
Maholm, who pitched at Mississippi State from 2001-03, is in his sixth season with the Pirates and he has yet to play on a winning team.
Pittsburgh hasn’t had a winning season since the 1992 team made the playoffs, and Maholm is biding his time until the organization can reverse its fortunes.
Rob Hardy: ‘Bottled and Sold’
When I go running in these hot summer afternoons, I have to make sure to drink plenty of water beforehand. It used to be that I could get a drink of water at a halfway point on at least one of my usual routes, but the public water fountain there stopped flowing a few years ago, and though the structure remains, no one seems motivated to restore the flow of water that is the reason it is there.
Rob Hardy: “A Kingdom Strange”
The Lost Colony of Roanoke was a failed initial effort of England to colonize America. It may have been a failure, but it continues to fascinate people; there is a famous outdoor stage production with music that attempts to dramatize the settlement at its site and a reconstructed fort.
A five-day work week? That works for us
The Columbus Public Works Department moved to a five-day work week this week, a move that comes after City Council members expressed concerns during a retreat last week that the department isn’t productive enough.
Columbus’ Corrigan to appear on ‘Jeopardy’ Tuesday
Mississippi University for Women English professor, Dr. Nora Corrigan, will appear on the game show, “Jeopardy,” set to air locally at 11 a.m. Tuesday on WLOV-TV.
Roses and Thorns 7-25-10
Columbus City Council; festival organizers; Bryan Brown; Starkville’s curfew task force; and Starkville School District
Tough love for MUW
The time has come for alumni, community to leave past behind, again rally around The W
Mullen, Bulldogs believe they can build on 2009
HOOVER, Ala. — Confidence.
It’s a trait Dan Mullen knew would come with success when he entered his first season as Mississippi State football coach.
On Wednesday at Southeastern Conference Media Days, Mullen and the three Bulldogs who accompanied him to the annual event couldn’t stop using the term, especially when describing the difference between last season and now.
Anne Freeze: Fried green tomatoes (the food, not the movie)
Whew, I’m off the road for a while and so glad of it! After four days in Miami and then four in Athens, Ga., two weeks in a row, I’m thankful to wake up at home and have to plan a day here.
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit near Propst Park
July 26, 2025
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