Articles by Dispatch Editorial Board
Our View: Tariffs: The real war on Christmas?
For years, one of the seasonal debates surrounding Christmas was whether live Christmas trees or artificial trees were the better choice.
Roses and thorns: 11-22-25
A rose to The Columbus City Council and the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors for their efforts to find common ground through collaboration. Council members
Our View: At last, a real chance to finish Columbus’ amphitheater
The Columbus amphitheater was supposed to be a state-funded $3.5 million project that would be completed in a few years.
Our View: Columbus takes a step toward budget discipline on special events
For much of the 19th Century, the White House had an open door policy where presidents personally managed a vast number of federal appointments and were constantly besieged by people seeking government jobs. No appointment necessary. You just walked in, asked for a meeting with the president and waited your turn.
Our View: Who other than supes wants to split and spend OCH funds?
At some point, the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors are going to have to submit to the will of the residents of the county or offer a compelling argument to explain why it won’t.
Our View: Arrest over antisemitic outburst raises free speech concerns
A viral video of a Mississippi State student yelling an antisemitic slur and allegedly throwing change at Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy was an embarrassment to the city.
Roses and Thorns: 11-8-25
A rose to our fellow Americans who have defended our nation through military service as Tuesday’s Veterans Day approaches. There are currently 18 million living
Our View: End of supermajority restores some balance, need for compromise
The adage, “Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely,” is a reminder of the inherent dangers of unchecked authority in government.
Our View: Protect yourself when buying from classifieds or Facebook Marketplace
Private-party sales, once strictly the domain of the classified ad section of newspapers, have largely moved online.
Our View: Trusted nonprofits know how to help best
In times of crisis or when someone is in need, our first instinct is to help. This is true throughout the Golden Triangle and particularly true in Columbus. It’s one of the things that makes its slogan “The Friendly City” more than just words.
Roses and thorns: 11-1-25
A long-distance rose to Alabama Stackers restaurant in Jasper, Alabama, for coming up with a creative response to the looming SNAP crisis, providing an example
Our View: In Columbus audit, speculation helps no one
The news that the city of Columbus is the focus of an investigation by the state auditor is certain to conjure memories of a previous investigation.
Our View: Arboretum proposal is ideally suited for the Riverwalk
One of Joni Mitchell’s early hits was the song “Big Yellow Taxi,” which includes the stanza: “They took all the trees and put ‘em in a tree museum. Then they charged the people a dollar-and-a-half just to see ‘em. Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone?”
Roses and Thorns: 10-25-25
A rose to the FORGE Foundation, which is beginning to see a return on an investment that began in 2009. FORGE, created by a group
Our View: CMSD should be more deliberate in marketing Franklin
As the Columbus Municipal School District considers what to do with Franklin Academy, it’s natural to wonder if the Board of Trustees understands just how complicated finding a new use for the school through a partnership with a developer will be.
Our View: Colom’s smartest move: Return the Soros money
According to data collected by Open Secrets, incumbents in the U.S. House haven’t had a lower reelection rate than 85.4% over the past 40 years. In the last two cycles, 93.2% of House incumbents were reelected in 2020. In 2022, 96.6% of incumbents returned to office.
Our View: Bringing Mississippi’s history to life, one marker at a time
Until about 70 years ago, documentation of the histories of Mississippi, its town, cities and communities was confined to history textbooks.
Roses and Thorns: 10-18-25
A rose to the Columbus City Council as it evaluates its arrangement with its lobbyist, Worth Thomas Consulting. The agreement with the consultants came under
Our View: The two-month campaign against cancer
In the fall, two monthlong cancer awareness campaigns take center stage, with Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) in October being particularly well-known. For 40 years, BCAM has successfully raised awareness, improved early detection, and saved countless lives.
Our View: Columbus cleanup drive offers easy tire disposal Saturday
They are an eyesore, potentially dangerous and difficult to get rid of.
