Articles by Dispatch Editorial Board
Voice of the people: John Henry Smith
Believes Hairston missed first opportunity to lead On Thursday, October 15, 2020 at the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors meeting, Trip Hairston missed an opportunity
Voice of the people: Lee Roy Lollar
Believes city’s priorities shouldn’t be on mandate enforcement A local business in downtown Columbus is being harassed by the Columbus Police Department, ordered by the
Voice of the people: Bill Gillmore
Concerned over Barrett on Supreme Court Watching the speeches that passed for judicial inquisition, a pattern emerged that felled me. Roe v. Wade was the
Voice of the people: Nell Bateman
Announcement of virtual Day of Prayer event A praise and worship prayer event will be presented on Columbus National Day of Prayer Facebook page on
Voice of the people: James Hodges
Response to Hyde-Smith’s comments at a local luncheon I can’t think of anything at this writing that Trump has changed for the better since being
Roses and thorns: 10-18-20
A rose (and a reminder) to all the candidates in the special elections for the state legislature, which ended with Tuesday’s runoff for the District
Sherry Ivy: The Lord is a keeper
The Lord is our keeper, and He can keep us in whatever ways we need Him to keep us. He’s a watchful keeper; He keeps us on a twenty-four hour guard duty protecting us from danger.
Our view: The role of board unifier falls to Hairston
On Thursday, the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors chose a new board president.
Our View: Local governments, like businesses, need to find a healthy balance
Tuesday evening, the West Point Board of Selectmen voted against a proposal that would have allowed the city’s parks to open on a limited basis.
Our View: Compared to national elections, local elections are refreshing
In an era where state and national elections seem more toxic with every passing cycle, the election cycle that ended Tuesday was indeed a breath
Voice of the people: G.D. Heda
Questions Harris’ use of ethnicity in election Senator Kamala Harris, Democratic party’s vice-presidential candidate, once again in her debate dearly remembered her mother Shyamala Gopalan
Voice of the people: James Hodges
In response to letter which encouraged people to vote Republican If the Republican party is a patriot of our democracy, why do they make it
Roses and thorns: 10/11/20
A rose to Mississippi State University’s agricultural research programs and its greatest supporter, university president Mark Keenum, for their contributions to the United Nations World
Voice of the people: Bill Parker
Asks voters to consider endorsements by scientific journals As you consider who to vote for on November 3, please consider these recent recommendations by some
Our View: Charging youths as adults should be reserved for extreme cases
Hours after the early-morning fire that destroyed First Independent Methodist Church in East Columbus, Columbus Police Chief Fred Shelton announced that a juvenile male had
Voice of the people: Lee Roy Lollar
Open letter to author of anonymous emails Recently, I was notified by my pastor that Lowndes Funeral Home had received an email about a member
Voice of the people: Cheryl Arnold
Encourages voting for man led by God We are reminded that history repeats itself over time. How far back do you want to go? Well
Voice of the people: James Hodges
Says presidential choice is easy Last week, Patrick J. Buchanan stated Trump has two debates left to achieve the goals he failed to achieve in
Voice of the people: Pat Fisher Douglas
Encourages people to vote I personally apologize for the ignorant rage we saw last week, carried out, dramatized by the President of the United States
Voice of the people: Evelyn Egger Thompson
Encourages readers to vote Have you forgotten me? I am your country — America, the land of the brave and courageous men and women who
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit near Propst Park
July 26, 2025
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