Articles by Dispatch Editorial Board
Our View: A continuing recognition of unity
Americans are nervously awaiting November in anticipation of what many feel may be the most consequential presidential election of our lifetime, whose outcome will likely
Voice of the people: Roger Wade
Final notes from letter-writer Mr. Hodges, you have me wrong! In no way am I intimidated by the likes of people like you. I can
Voice of the people: Paul Mack
Praises August paper and encourages continued letter-writing As all days, today is a good day to be positive, and a good day to thank several
Voice of the people: Accepting unity nominations
Accepting unity nominations During a time in our country when there is so much uncertainty and divisiveness, our Unity Park Committee is pleased that so
Voice of the people: Paul Mack
Condemns police shooting and jeering As a proud Democrat who knows right from wrong, I want to loudly condemn the shooting of two policeman in
Voice of the people: James Hodges
In response to Armstrong Williams and Roger Wade’s last letter In a recent column, Armstrong Williams states the Black workers would do better under Trump.
Roses and thorns: 9/13/20
A rose to the Rotary Club of Columbus and Mississippi University of Women, who are collaborating on a program to provide support for local preschools,
Voice of the people: Cautions against oversimplifying party platforms
Roger Wade is probably right that some people write too many letters to the editor. However in his letter, he demonizes a Democratic party platform
Our View: Plugging the biggest potholes first
Tuesday night, the West Point Selectmen’s meeting turned into something of a shouting match, so much so that mayor Robbie Robinson had to use his
Voice of the people: Roger Wade
Exit stage right Mr. Mack, you are wrong. No where in Mr. Mclaughin’s letter, or mine, did we call for you to stop opining. We
Voice of the people: Sherman Meadows
Values diverse ideas in newspapers In December 2018, we were returning from our grandson’s graduation from Texas A&M and had a layover in Atlanta. I
Voice of the people: Bill Gillmore
Calls for second impeachment over voting requests President Trump’s repeated requests to his followers to commit felonies are felony crimes themselves because he is inciting
Voice of the people: James Hodges
In response to Armstrong Williams: The aftermath Williams’ column states, “If Trump gets a second term, he has plans to create 10 million jobs in
Voice of the people: Paul Mack
More thoughts on the value of diverse letters I take issue with one other aspect of Mike McLaughlin’s September 2 letter; one that Roger Wade’s
Roses and thorns: 9-6-20
A rose to the Starkville-MSU Area Rapid Transit bus system, which has proven to be one of best examples of cooperation between the city and
Sherry Ivy: God said, get ready to receive your greater
God is getting ready to do Greater things in His people’s lives. He’s about to do things that we have never seen or heard before. So Get Ready To Receive Your Greater.
Our View: A different kind of Labor Day
Of all our national holidays, Labor Day is unique in this sense: While rest, relaxation, travel and social gatherings sometimes distract from the intent of
Letters to the editor: 9/3/20
Editor’s note: The following four letters are in response to a Wednesday letter in which the author expressed fatigue in reading both anti-Trump and left-leaning
Voice of the people: Bill Gillmore
Point of information on voting twice The President has fallen down the rabbit hole. He suggested to the people at his North Carolina rally that
Our View: Time to stop talking about the weather
There is an old joke that goes, “Everybody talks about the weather but nobody ever does anything about it.” The same observation could be made
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit near Propst Park
July 26, 2025
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