Articles by Dispatch Editorial Board
Our View: Replacing positions is easy. Replacing experience is not.
A young preacher moved to a small town and the pastors of the other two churches there welcomed him by taking him fishing.
Roses and Thorns: 1-10-26
A rose to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks for renovating and improving facilities at Lake Lowndes State Park. Over the next few
Our View: Why Columbus’ fossil park is already a success story
Some things seem destined for success even when they are little more than an idea.
Our View: America’s 250th comes at the right time
By now, saying our nation is bitterly divided has almost become a cliche, as obvious as noting that the sky is blue. Each news cycle seems to offer something new that further polarizes the people and inflames passions to the point that we are tempted to see each other as enemies.
Roses and Thorns: 1-3-26
A rose to our Salvation Army chapters in Columbus and Starkville, both of whom are expected to fall short in the annual Red Kettle campaigns.
Roses and Thorns: 12-27-25
A rose to Memorial Funeral Home for its annual Nativity scene and the live sheep that have fascinated children for nearly 58 years. The Nativity
Our View: As the year ends, opportunity begins
For as long as humans have used calendars, about 4,000 years, the approach of a new year has inspired in us a sense of renewal — a chance to put things in order as the current year ends and look forward to the approaching new year.
Our View: What Dickens – and Bridgette – teach us about kindness
A recent message from one mom to another posted on Facebook stands out to us as a message suitable to the season.
Roses and Thorns: 12-20-25
A rose to all of the volunteers who continue to serve area kids through the Happy Irby Christmas program. It began in 1958, when George
Our View: From uncertainty to momentum at MUW
Spend any time around the Mississippi University for Women campus or visit The W’s social media and you’ll notice a distinct spirit of optimism.
Our View: Coat donations are especially important this time of year
It was almost 70 degrees Saturday when the I AM Mentoring program distributed 500 winter coats at Missionary Union Baptist Church in Columbus. It was perfect timing, which underscores the capricious nature of the weather in the Golden Triangle.
Roses and Thorns: 12-13-25
A rose to Columbus Municipal School District Interim Superintendent Craig Chapman, whose Superintendent’s Student Council is giving students a voice in school operations and policies.
Our View: Local expertise is valuable — but not without guardrails and leadership
For years now, the city of Columbus has struggled to create and maintain a viable economic development strategy.
Our View: Unsung heroes
There is something pure and beyond reproach about the unsung heroes of a community.
Roses and Thorns: 12-6-25
A rose to the Columbus Girlchoir and Columbus Sings Messiah, whose concerts are a highlight of the Christmas season. The Columbus Girlchoir will hold its
Our View: A small harvest with big promise at MSU’s student farm
It’s called the paradox of plenty. Despite having some of the richest soil and an ideal climate for food production, Mississippi imports 90% of the food its residents consume.
Our View: Small town parades bring big holiday spirit
When we think of parades during the holiday season, our attention often turns to the big parades like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York or The Tournament of Roses Parade in California.
Our View: Mock trials build key skills in students
Parents and educators spend a lot of time and energy trying to keep kids out of courtrooms.
Roses and Thorns: 11-29-25
A rose to Golden Triangle cities as they kick off the Christmas season this week with parades, tree lightings and other events sure to put
Our View: The funding is there; don’t piecemeal the amphitheater further
When country folks agree to do something, it is often with the corn pone caveat, “Good Lord willing and the creek don’t rise.”
