Articles by Dispatch Editorial Board
Rob Hardy: The World That Never Was
If we had had a better-trained bomber a few months ago, we would have had a terrorist disaster in New York City when his car bomb exploded. That one didn’t go off, but plenty do in many parts of the world. The international terrorist bombers now tend to be religious.
David Creel: Going to the chapel
Well, Beyonce said it best. “If you like it then you should put a ring on it.” So, I found myself doing what most “bffs” with innate fashion sensibility do … helping Ashley find the way through the oftentimes confusing maze of planning a wedding.
Shannon Bardwell: The evolution of men
There’s something different about men now. I’ve been seeing them in grocery stores. In the Kroger parking lot a man pulled in beside me. He appeared to be alone, then I saw a car seat with a child. As I watched, he entered the grocery store, with child in tow.
Bypass offers opportunity for growth
Columbus isn’t a major metropolis, but we do have a rush hour — and if you’ve ever been caught on Highway 45 between U.S. 82 and Bluecutt Road, you’ve experienced it.
Rob Hardy: Mystery Cults of the Ancient World
You weren’t supposed to understand the secrets of the ancient Greek and Roman mystery cults in the times that they flourished, unless you were yourself an initiate.
Editorial: Getting to the root of local crime
Two fatal shootings in Columbus in April and May have served as a wake-up call to the city, with citizens organizing meeting and rallies to curb crime and violence.
Betty Stone: A grand’s wedding
I guess I never anticipated getting to this spot, never thought ahead far enough to imagine one of my grandchildren getting married. I knew they would grow up, of course, that I, too, would get older. I just ignored the fact. Actually, in many ways I still do.
Shannon Bardwell: Porch people
My first house had a porch, and every house since then has had a porch. My grandma’s house had a porch. Porch people begat porch people.
David Creel: A kitchen beautician: Then and now
“Close your eyes, bend over, and let me know if the water’s too hot.” Before your imagination runs away with you, allow me to interpret those words.
Roses and thorns 6-13-10
Community members who participated in a communitywide meeting; Gary Moore; Jackie McGrath; Kay McElroy; Matthew Berk, Peggy Buckley and Ryan Mackay
Beckwith leaning toward signing with Braves
William Beckwith is close to realizing a dream.
The former West Lowndes High School baseball standout is leaning toward signing with his favorite team after the Atlanta Braves selected him Tuesday in the 21st round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
Letter: Thankful for new park
The impact of the community park and recreational area located on Shady Lane will provide a safety and community-based location for the adults as well as the youth in the surrounding area.
Rob Hardy; Measureless Peril
South Pacific is a musical set in the naval war in the Pacific during World War II. There were no musicals about the naval war in the Atlantic. Richard Snow, in his book, “A Measureless Peril: America in the Fight for the Atlantic, the Longest Battle of World War II” (Scribner), points out the difference.
Thinks Omnova strikers unreasonable
Ethel et al. (The writer is referring to online bloggers. ed.) seem to think that Omnova exists just to give them a paycheck just because “I’ve been here 30 years and they can’t cut my salary or benefits. Boo hoo.
Shannon Bardwell: Blessed are the PO-lice
These are some top “cop” stories from when I was the liaison between a charity organization and law enforcement, a little peek behind closed doors.
David Creel: Gathering and gossiping from Mary Kay to the morgue
Women gather. Well, that’s what my daddy always said and still to this day can be heard mumbling, “Humph, women gather and just gossip ’bout nuthin’.”
Roses and thorns 6-6-2010
Roses to those who turned out to vote in the Republican primary. Low voter turnout was expected, and, unfortunately, voters delivered on that prediction.
Letters: The Legend of John Thomas A.k.a–BB–The Sheriff of Seventh Avenue
As we remember this man of our time — husband, father, and friend.
Let the cowbells ring
MSU president Dr. Mark Keenum’s press release on ringing cowbells at bulldog games.
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit near Propst Park
July 26, 2025
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