Articles by Dispatch Editorial Board
In the garden with Felder: Well, that hurt. Now what?
I survived this month’s single-digit freeze, but my garden wasn’t so fortunate. What to do now?
Southern Gardening: Hard freezes challenge Southern gardeners
I have to admit that I can’t even remember the groundhog’s prediction when he was dragged out of his burrow in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on Feb. 2. It seems we have experienced an entire year’s worth of weather conditions since that day.
Trainer jet from Columbus Air Force Base crashes in Montgomery
Update: Columbus Air Force Base confirms two pilots assigned to the base were killed in a crash in Montgomery Friday night.
Our View: A lesson from Texas
This week’s winter storms have taken a toll on Mississippians. At its worst, tens of thousands of residents suffered from power outages at some point
Voice of the people: James Hodges
Another perspective on gas prices Earlier this week, a letter-writer sarcastically thanked Joe Biden and Democrats for rising gas prices. With less than 30 days
JA of Columbus starting Crown Club for young women
The Junior Auxiliary of Columbus is creating a new project, Crown Club, to promote service and leadership in young ladies of Lowndes County.
Mississippi Senate works to revise business incentives
The Mississippi Senate is pushing to revise tax credits and other incentives for business that move to the state or expand their existing operations.
Weather knocks out water in parts of Mississippi, Louisiana
Icy winter weather has left most of the 161,000 residents of Mississippi’s capital with little or no running water for days, and the mayor says it’s unclear when water service will be restored as freezing temperatures have knocked out power and water to parts of the Deep South.
Frigid temperatures cause some problems in Mississippi prisons
Days of freezing temperatures caused heating and cooking problems in some Mississippi prisons this week, Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain said.
Moss Point mayor and wife to plead guilty to federal charges
A Mississippi mayor and his wife intend to plead guilty to federal fraud charges next week, according to court records.
Diverse group receives Mississippi Governor’s Arts Awards
An acclaimed author, a prolific songwriter and a group of small-town quilters are among this year’s recipients of the Mississippi Governor’s Arts Awards.
Columbus United finds success at Starkville tournament
The United U11 boys, U11 girls and U12 boys all ended up as champions, while the U10 girls and U12 girls were both finalists.
Thousands without power in Golden Triangle, surrounding area
Nearly 9,000 of 4-County Electric Power Association’s members are without power after a second winter storm brought rain, light snow and icy conditions to the region Wednesday night.
Forecasters: More wintry weather for parts of the Deep South
With snow flurries falling on the Gulf Coast during record cold temperatures and some Deep South towns already coated in ice, forecasters on Tuesday said another blast of winter weather could cause still more travel problems and shutdowns.
A budget-friendly family dish
Creating family meals with nutrition in mind adds another consideration to a daily task that is often stressful enough.
A fresh twist on fajitas to support family nutrition
Between the time it takes to plan healthy meals and the actual minutes spent in the kitchen, it can be easy for some families to let nutrition fall by the wayside.
Easy ways to eat more plants this year
Plant-forward eating should be easy and delicious — and it can be. Rather than follow strict rules, simply add plant foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans and grains to more meals throughout the day.
A protein twist for tasty family meals
On those busy evenings when brainstorming a meal the whole family agrees on seems like a tall task, turning to a versatile protein can open a bevy of options.
Our View: An appreciation of those who have kept us warm and safe
For most of us the winter storm that arrived Sunday and, like an unwelcome visitor, has lingered far too long, has been an inconvenience, a
City of Columbus Building Permits Feb. 1-12, 2021
Daniel Willis; 416 14th Street North; reroof residence; Karen Willis Dismukes Development Group LLC; 202 Springdale Drive; add carport, reroof, widen drive; Dismuke Construction Co.
