Articles by Dispatch Editorial Board
Voice of the people: Pauline Redmond
Believes supervisor Brooks deserves criticism too The last few months I have endured this nonstop drama that reinforces the idea this is a third world
Voice of the people: James Hodges
Republic or democracy? In a recent column, Mr. Emmerich states: A popular vote can be overturned in many ways, but Trump has failed to muster
Analysis: Lawsuit threatens to block medical marijuana
A court fight threatens to block a Mississippi medical marijuana program before the program even gets started.
Arrest report for 12-14-20
The following arrests were made by Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office: Cassady Bovee, 26, was charged with possession with intent to distribute, two counts possession of
Army Corps report supports Mississippi flood-control pumps
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued another report Friday favoring agribusinesses over environmentalists in a decades-long battle over a massive flood control project in the south Mississippi Delta.
Mississippi requiring hospitals to halt elective surgeries
As Mississippi’s coronavirus hospitalizations continue to surpass records, the state’s top health official said Friday that hospitals full with COVID-19 patients can no longer handle elective surgeries, and he’s ordering the facilities to start postponing many of the procedures next week.
McMurdy, Noland make holes in one at Elm Lake — less than an hour apart
Holes in one have been all the rage at Elm Lake Golf Course over the past week.
CSO announces fall award winners
Columbus Soccer Organization recently honored individuals who contributed to its fall recreational soccer season.
Roses and thorns: 12-13-20
A rose to Main Street Columbus for making sure a cancelled Christmas event doesn’t go entirely for naught. Main Street Director Barbara Bigelow announced that
Sherry Ivy: Wait on the Lord
Sometimes when we pray to God concerning a situation, He will answer us right away. Then there are times when we pray, He tells us to wait.
Clay County family first in longterm 4-County project to connect some members to internet
4-County Electric Power Association has provided its first family with broadband internet access, according to a 4-County press release.
MSU will delay start of classes from Jan. 6 until Jan. 11
Citing an abundance of caution, Mississippi State University announced that the start of Spring 2021 semester classes will be slightly postponed from Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, to Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, as MSU continues to monitor the impacts of COVID-19 on public health and safety.
When putting lights up, don’t let your guard down
While the pandemic has put a damper on the holiday season, reviving and even expanding the tradition of holiday decorating is a great way to add some cheer and normalcy to otherwise troubled times.
In the garden with Felder: Looking back at a ‘natural’ Christmas
Sounds worse than it was, but while making naturalistic holiday decorations from garden gleanings I took off a minor part of my face.
MSU Libraries receives Janice Cleary Sheet Music Collection, becomes one of largest sheet music repositories in the U.S.
Mississippi State University Libraries is significantly expanding its printed music resources and becoming one of the largest sheet music repositories in the country with the donation of the Janice Cleary Sheet Music Collection.
Southern Gardening: Christmas tree stories from years gone by
We are fully into the holiday season, and most people are getting into the holiday spirit. But this year is very different, thanks to COVID-19.
Community Calendar for the week of December 13, 2020
Dec. 15, Dec. 22 Holiday Fun at 501 — Bring your lunch and enjoy sounds of the season 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Columbus Arts
Tips for pet safety during the holidays
COVID-19 cases continue to surge around the country, so this year’s holiday season may be quieter than usual. Gone are the guests, but there are still plenty of seasonal things that can be troublesome for your pets.
Voice of the people: Paul Mack
Update on numbers Two more numbers today: n 17 — the number of attorneys general supporting the ridiculous and frivolous lawsuit brought by Texas attorney
Pick up ‘Passports to Whoville’ in downtown Columbus
Shoppers in downtown Columbus have an opportunity to win one of two grand prizes totaling $1,000 in gift certificates, said Main Street Columbus Executive Director Barbara Bigelow.
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit near Propst Park
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