Articles by Dispatch Editorial Board
Arrest report for 2-9-21
The following arrests were made by the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office: Tyquerius Doss, 17, was charged with attempt to commit a crime, two counts aggravated
Note from the editor: Ironic mistake or simply a choice of words?
In Monday’s edition, a profile story on Page 1 bore the headline: “West Lowndes 4th grader bests mostly 8th graders to win count spelling bee.”
Voice of the people: Cheryl Arnold
Concerned about pipeline jobs lost and other executive orders I write this as the action has put a heavy burden on my heart: One stroke
Voice of the people: Bill Gillmore
Believes all Capitol invaders should be charged According to LAW.COM, there are criminal statutes in every state declaring that any death which occurs during the
Analysis: Capitol action could affect wallets and leisure
Mississippi legislators are making decisions that could affect people’s wallets and change some of their leisure activities.
Arrest report for 2-8-21
The following arrests were made by Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office: Bryan Faris, 53, was charged with possession of methamphetamine. Christopher Bradley, 24, was charged with
No COVID-19 variant cases found yet in Mississippi
Health officials have not yet identified any cases of the new and highly contagious U.K. coronavirus variant in Mississippi, even as the variant has appeared in neighboring states, State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers said Friday.
Natchez offers $6K to attract remote workers to the area
People who can do their jobs remotely could receive $6,000 to move to a region overlooking the Mississippi River, under a program designed to attract workers as the coronavirus pandemic is spurring more online work opportunities.
Tom Brady wins Super Bowl No. 7, Buccaneers beat Chiefs 31-9
TAMPA, Fla. — Tom Brady made his seventh Super Bowl title look familiar – despite moving south to a new team and conference during a pandemic.
Roses and thorns: 2-7-21
A rose to candidates for the upcoming municipal elections in the Golden Triangle. A late surge in qualifying on Thursday and Friday has ensured that
Prep round up: Vols win district championship
Starkville Academy notched a district championship Saturday evening, taking down Leake Academy 56-40 in the MAIS Class 4A, District 2 (2-4A) tournament final at Winston Academy.
Sherry Ivy: Stop putting off until tomorrow and do it today
Every day we see things that we need to do, but we keep putting them off until tomorrow. Let us start today by doing the things we need to do because tomorrow is not promised to any of us.
Dispatch advertising department takes 1st place in general excellence state-wide
The Dispatch took first place in General Excellence among the largest daily newspapers in the state in the 2021 Mississippi Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, which was held virtually on Friday.
Chatham’s artwork featured in SAAC exhibit
The Starkville Area Arts Council’s first AiPP (Art in Public Places) exhibit of 2021 is a retrospective of art by Betty Jane Chatham.
MSU African American Studies program hosts 28 Days of Service challenge
The African American Studies program at Mississippi State University is sponsoring a 28 Days of Service challenge to enhance community engagement and inspire students, faculty, staff and others to participate in service projects and assist community organizations.
In the garden with Felder: Tips from a prune-aholic horticulturist
I got clip-happy on a sunny day this week, whacking on shrubs and trees to get ready for another summer of flowers and fruit, and rooting some of the cuttings.
Community Calendar for the week of February 7, 2021
Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 25-27 Virtual Magnolia Independent Film Festival — The Mag in Starkville returns with independent films and shorts. Visit magnoliafilmfest.com.
Southern Gardening: Careful pruning enhances crape myrtles without harm
Mississippi gardeners are not going to enjoy an early spring because those prospects have already been dashed by the off and on cold weather.
Municipal races throughout area see last-minute qualifiers
Two new candidates qualified in city council races Friday, an independent candidate in Ward 3 and a Republican challenger in Ward 6.
Bill would allow offenders to expunge multiple felonies
Mississippi lawmakers are considering a proposal that would give nonviolent offenders a chance to get more felony convictions wiped from their record.
