Voice of the people: Paul Mack

Points out Antifa claims have been discredited Lee Roy Lollar rightly condemned violence in his January 11 letter to The Dispatch. I also agree with

Voice of the people: Bill Gillmore

Opinion, not propaganda, protected by First Amendment One of the things Daniel L. Gardner mentions in his column as being dangerous is “calling truth a

City of Columbus Building Permits Jan. 4-8, 2021

Henry and Angela Miller; 1019 Waterworks Road; reroof entire house; Miller Roofing Vincent Rapisarda; 518 7th Street South; install storage building; same William A. Strauss;

Lowndes County Building Permits Jan. 13, 2021

Christine Douglas, Priscella Circle; set up mobile home; owner Christine Douglas, Priscella Circle; move mobile home; Alan’s Mobile Home Rebecca Taylor; 224 Taylor Thurston Road;

Our View: Proper research will help inform vaccine decisions

As of Tuesday, Mississippians over the age of 65 will have access to a COVID-19 vaccine. At this point, that access is limited. Demand for

Voice of the people: Jan T. McClanahan, MD

Praises local vaccine distribution I am pleased that the Mississippi Department of Health assisted by the Mississippi National Guard is doing an exemplary job of

Autopsies set after deaths of Mississippi inmates

The Mississippi Department of Corrections has announced the deaths of four inmates so far in 2021, and a private prison company has announced the death of one. An autopsy was to be done on each.

Meredith Anding Jr., member of the ‘Tougaloo Nine,’ dies

Meredith C. Anding Jr., a member of the “Tougaloo Nine,” who famously participated in a library “read-in” in segregated Mississippi 60 years ago, has died. He was 79.

Go big with a dip and bread bowl

Perfect for afternoon snacking or as an appetizer, this Spinach-Ham Dip is warmed inside a bread bowl and can be served with bread cubes, crackers or tortilla chips.

Easy-to-make cookies to satisfy sweet cravings

Whether it’s a home-cooked meal, a tasty snack or a delicious dessert, sometimes the best recipes are the easiest.

Five tips to encourage picky eaters

Feeding an entire family can be difficult enough on its own with busy evenings full of hustle and bustle.

Voice of the people: Stan Boden

Points out precedent for objecting to the certification of Electoral votes Most Mississippi law makers were part of 147 House and Senate Republicans who objected

Voice of the people: Jerry Fortenberry

Thinks recent letter is an example of deflection In response to Lee Roy Lollar’s letter to the Dispatch on January 11, I would like to

Voice of the people: Paul Mack

Takes issue with letter praising the President To no one’s surprise, I take issue with several statements in Nan B. Lott’s letter in the December

Voice of the people: Lee Roy Lollar

A better Columbus and inclusion Reading Leslie Sorrell’s letter in the December 14 edition was a breath of fresh air because many writers are obsessed

Cole Bryan running for mayor in West Point

A second candidate has qualified to run in the Democratic primary for mayor.

Cole Bryan, 36, filed qualifying paperwork Monday morning, joining State Farm agent and former Ward 1 selectman Rod Bobo in the race.

Columbus man arrested after police chase on 45 South

A Columbus man was arrested Friday after leading Lowndes County deputies on a chase along Highway 45 South.

Mississippi governor signs law for flag without rebel emblem

Mississippi hoisted a new state flag without the Confederate battle emblem on Monday, just over six months after legislators retired the last state banner in the U.S. that included the divisive rebel symbol.

No. 1 Alabama wins national title 52-24 over No. 3 Ohio St

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — DeVonta Smith was uncoverable, Najee Harris unstoppable and Mac Jones impeccable. With a performance that was both surgical and explosive, No. 1 Alabama won the College Football Playoff national championship game 52-24 against No. 3 Ohio State on Monday night.

Voice of the people: James Hodge

Believes context matters when interpreting tweet of local doctor In response to Mr. Jabe Nicholson’s Sunday letter concerning Dr. Cameron Huxford, Mr. Nicholson states that