Articles by Dispatch Editorial Board
Wanted by CPD: Solid students interested in law enforcement careers
The Columbus Police Department has put together a program to introduce some bright young students to the world of police work.
Brooks celebration Friday
Citizens of Columbus are gearing up to honor Lowndes County District 2 Supervisor Leroy Brooks for 25 years of service. Brooks, who was elected to his post in 1983, is the longest-serving supervisor in the county’s history and is the first African-American elected to the board.
Monroe County court finds school board president not guilty of animal cruelty
The president of the Aberdeen school board was found not guilty last week on a charge of animal cruelty.
‘Miracle Woman’ tells story
She calls herself the Miracle Woman.
The Starkville native and mother of five has been through adversity. But faith, determination and her unbridled self-confidence have transformed Gwendolyn Outlaw Sharp into an inspiration to an entire community. And if she has her way, she will become an inspiration to the entire world.
Barbour: Eminent-domain bill violates constitution
JACKSON — Gov. Haley Barbour said the state Legislature will be unconstitutionally restricting government’s land-takeover powers if the Senate enacts an eminent domain bill over his veto.
LEGISLATORS SNUFF CIGARETTE TAX HIKE
JACKSON — House-Senate negotiators gave up trying to reach a cigarette tax-increase compromise Wednesday night and killed the bill the Legislature passed in January to come up with much-needed revenues.
Senate OKs bill allowing West Point to turn over land to steel mill
JACKSON – The state Senate approved a bill Thursday allowing West Point to turn over city-owned land for a steel company to relocate there.
Anne Freeze: Hummus — versatile, healthy
First, a correction and some amplification on my last column: Thank you to Scott McKenzie, of the Mississippi University for Women Culinary Arts Institute, and local restaurateur Sarah Labensky for noticing my mistake on the author of “Larousse Gastronomique.” It was Prosper Montagne who penned the first edition of this work.
Spring cleaning
As Mother Nature does her part to beautify our lovely corner of the world, humans are organizing to do likewise.
Walking lessons
Once upon a time, decades ago, mothers were able to let their elementary-aged children roam free and alone.
The passing
On March 20th, Mel Brown passed away in Kitchener, Ontario. He had lived in Canada for several years and was considered the “BB King” of Canada.
Gordon contributes to UWA success
Prior to the start of the season, Courtney Gordon believed the University of West Alabama had the potential to have a good softball team.
Gordon must have known something.
West Alabama (27-5) is off to its best start in school history after sweeping a doubleheader at Stillman College, in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Tuesday. The Lady Tigers won the opener 18-0 and the nightcap 17-2.
Gordon, a 2005 graduate of New Hope High School, is a senior shortstop for the Lady Tigers who has played an instrumental role in the team’s fast start.
Harris to head MUW Police
John Calvin Harris Sr. has been named chief of police of Mississippi University for Women’s Police Department. He will join MUW in April.
Senate considers override of veto
JACKSON — The Senate will try to override Gov. Haley Barbour’s veto of the eminent domain bill, but it appears it won’t be as easy as it was in the House.
CPD offers women’s self-defense class tonight
Local residents tonight will have a chance to improve their self-defense techniques while battling cancer.
Lowndes United Way launches new program to protect resources
Lowndes County residents attempting to abuse the system will quickly learn to try their scams elsewhere.
