Articles by Dispatch Editorial Board
Oxford releases name of man killed in shooting by police
Police in Mississippi have released the name of a man who died after at least one officer shot him.
Caledonia names six to all-region soccer teams
Three players from each of the boys and girls teams were selected.
Swim Columbus’ Phillips, Wright win high point marks at Sunkist Winter Blast
Eight-year-old Axel Phillips received the high point trophy in the boys 8-and-under division. His teammate, 9-year-old Kameron Wright, won the 10U high point award.
MSU student arrested for alleged armed robbery on campus
A Mississippi State University student has been arrested for multiple counts of armed robbery following an incident on campus Monday.
Arrest report for 2-10-21
The following arrests were made by Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office: Damien Griffin, 29, was charged with child abuse, domestic violence, domestic assault 4th or subsequent
Mississippi Senate rejects 2 proposals to expand Medicaid
The Mississippi Senate on Tuesday rejected two proposals to expand Medicaid to people who work low-wage jobs that don’t provide private health insurance.
Former Mississippi town clerk arrested for embezzlement
A former clerk for a town in Mississippi was arrested Tuesday on charges of embezzlement.
Mississippi bill could help inmates during pregnancy, birth
The Mississippi House passed a bill Tuesday that’s designed to help women who are pregnant or give birth while in jail or prison.
4 nominees are confirmed to education boards in Mississippi
The Mississippi Senate on Tuesday confirmed three people to the state Board of Education and one to the state Charter School Authorizer Board.
The perfect pancake for your Valentine
Finding something unique and special to do on Valentine’s Day for your significant other can be a challenge. Every year, the day to celebrate love rolls around and every year it may seem like you’re out of ideas.
5 health benefits of oranges beyond Vitamin C
Healthful eating starts with the ingredients you use, so it’s important to use fresh, seasonal ingredients that pack a nutritional punch.
Family meals cooked with convenience in mind
Part of the fun of family meals is finding inspiration in the variety of dinner ideas you can create together.
Eat and drink your way to daily wellness
Committing to a daily wellness routine may include many components from eating healthy and exercising to meditating and achieving quality sleep. For some, the most difficult of these goals is changing eating habits to consume more nutritious foods.
Our View: Columbus, an unexpected birthplace for public education
From its inception, the United States was an experiment, a concept in self-government never before practiced in what was then considered the civilized world. Other
Voice of the people: Lee Roy Lollar
Sees a double standard In the February 9 edition of The Dispatch there were two totally opposite comments. One with concern as to the path
Lowndes County Building Permits Feb. 10, 2021
Sidney G. Wright; 1996 Wolfe Road; set up mobile home; Mark Thompson Sidney G. Wright; 1996 Wolfe Road; move up mobile home; Evans Mobile Home
Columbus man indicted in fatal summer shooting
A Lowndes County grand jury has indicted a Columbus man for murder in the fatal shooting of another man last summer.
Our View: CMSD shows restraint on calendar issue
Perception is reality. When the Columbus Municipal School District opened its regular board meeting Monday, there was some sentiment the board would adopt a modified
Health brief: Baptist donates equipment to Lowndes County Career and Technical Center
The Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle Industrial Health department recently donated CPR and first aid teaching equipment to the Lowndes County Career and Technical Center.
Mississippi: 2 percent of COVID vaccines go to out-of-state people
About 2 percent of the COVID-19 vaccinations given so far in Mississippi have gone to people with out-of-state addresses, state health officials said Monday.
