Articles by Dispatch Editorial Board
Department of Corrections starts women’s seminary program
The Mississippi Department of Corrections has launched a seminary program for incarcerated women, more than 10 years after beginning its seminary for men.
A tasty, bacon-flavored appetizer
Imagine a sparkling tray full of delicious hors d’oeuvres is placed within easy reaching distance.
A perfect steak sidekick
Grilling up a homemade meal is a classic way to show appreciation to loved ones.
Five steps for better meal prep
Eating healthier and saving time around the house are common goals for many families, and there’s one solution that can help attain both: meal-prepping.
Put taste on the table
When busy weeknights leave little opportunity for extravagant meals, bring the family together with a simpler recipe that provides just as much tasty flavor, such as these Turkey Potato Dinner Wraps.
City of Columbus Building Permits Jan. 11-15, 2021
Tommie and Willie Mae Frazier; 2621 6th Avenue North; demolish residence; same Grand View Investments LLC; 2240-A Military Road; signs for Benjamin F. Edwards; Mid-South
Lowndes County Building Permits Jan. 19, 2021
George and Anna Couch; 96 Lexington Lane; construct pool; owner Hal Kerstetter; 1100 Caldwell Road; construct pool; owner Todd Pits; 111 Cherrywood Drive; construct storage/shop;
Our View: More relics of a regrettable era
Mississippi, along with six other states, will recognize April as Confederate Heritage Month. On April 26, Mississippi will join four other states in observation of
Voice of the people: Paul Mack
Commends local vaccination process I wanted to commend the Mississippi State Department of Health and the Lowndes County branch of same, along with the Fairview
Voice of the people: James Hodges
Believes free speech comes with responsibility In response to letter-writer Annette Holland, who states that a doctor in Starkville was brought to light about his
More than 100,000 have had 1st vaccine dose in Mississippi
More than 100,000 people in Mississippi have received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, and officials are taking further steps to administer the state’s supply of shots more efficiently, Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday.
Jackson State band to perform in Biden inauguration event
A Mississippi college marching band is set to participate in an official event celebrating diversity ahead of the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
37,000 additional vaccine doses expected in state this week
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Friday that he is expecting about 37,000 first doses of coronavirus vaccine to arrive in the next week, which will help bolster the state’s supply after a surge in demand left the state with no available appointments at drive-thru vaccination sites.
Analysis: Mississippi pump fight unresolved as Trump departs
Farmers and environmentalists have been arguing for decades over proposals for a massive federal flood-control project in the south Mississippi Delta. The fight is continuing into a new presidential administration.
Hunt named Partnership director for tourism
Greater Starkville Development Partnership has named Paige Hunt as the organization’s new director for tourism, according to a Partnership press release.
Heavily fortified statehouses around US see small protests
Small groups of right-wing protesters — some of them carrying rifles — gathered outside heavily fortified statehouses around the country Sunday, outnumbered by National Guard troops and police brought in to prevent a repeat of the violence that erupted at the U.S. Capitol.
Health fraud case: Mississippi pharmacy owner gets 18 years
A Mississippi owner of pharmacies and pharmacy distributors has been sentenced to 18 years in prison and ordered to repay the government nearly $287.7 million for his part in what prosecutors described as a $510 million health care fraud involving high-priced pain cream.
Civil Rights, history museums free on MLK Jr. Day
The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the Museum of Mississippi History will be free to the public on Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Voice of the people: Hunter Perrigin
A challenge to be positive Last Monday, we were fortunate enough to receive snow. As most residents of this region know, snow is a rare
Kim Miller: The timeless wisdom of King’s letter from a Birmingham Jail
In April 1963 after five days of solitary confinement, Martin Luther King was shuffled to a regular jail cell and handed a Birmingham newspaper.
