Articles by Dispatch Editorial Board
Voice of the people: Kerry Blalock
Asserts that letters are factual I saw in last Fridays Dispatch that Paul Mack seemed to be critical and complimentary of my letters to The
Voice of the people: Virginia Lane Hardy Pierrot
Appreciates responsiveness Lowndes County personnel deserve praise. First thing this morning they were out cutting up a large branch that fell in the storm last
Voice of the people: Danielle Berghuis
Feels GTECHS decision was ‘underhanded’ I am extremely disappointed in CMSD’s decision to terminate their contract with GTECHS. For a district whose motto is “every
Voice of the people: Bruce Mize
Thinks parents, GTECHS should have been notified I live here in Columbus, and I want to be in support of Columbus students being able to
Voice of the people: Joshua Helton
Supports signing CMSD/GTECHS petition This is Joshua Helton, one of the students at Golden Triangle Early College High School, and it has come to my
Voice of the people: Ken Daniels
Believes coach’s apology is enough This is in response to Sue Craddieth’s letter about a tweet from Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach. As a
Voice of the people: Ghanshyam D. Heda
Optimistic about our ability to defeat virus We humans are exposed to multiple different type of diseases and sicknesses, but corona virus disease turns out
Voice of the people: Jeff and Kim Miller
An open letter to Governor Reeves We realize the COVID-19 pandemic is keeping you tremendously busy. The same day you signed the executive orders for
Voice of the people: Robert Smith Sr.
An Easter message On this Easter Sunday, we celebrate apart, but together in heart and mind, as we work together to defeat the invisible coronavirus
Our View: Roses and thorns 4-12-20
A rose to all on this Easter Sunday, an Easter unlike any other in memory. With churches vacant and residents staying home under the state-wide
Voice of the people: Destiny Kayla Jones
An open letter to CMSD about GTECHS I am 16. I grew up going to CMSD schools. I am a sophomore at the early college
Voice of the people: Paul Mack
Makes call for fact-based commentary I got caught up on my reading over the past weekend – I finally got to reading the Slimantics column
Voice of the people: Bonnie Oppenheimer
Comments on responsible journalism I was amused to hear of the lawsuit against Fox News for deliberately disseminating misinformation about COVID-19. One of these statements
Our View: The value of uniform policies
On Tuesday, the Starkville Board of Aldermen enacted a city-wide curfew, a measure the board said was to clear up confusion about who is exactly
Voice of the people: Jason D. Spears
CMSD board member further explains GTECHS decision As a board, we understand fully the weight of each vote we take and the impact each have
Voice of the people: Bill Gillmore
Questions voter suppression push President Trump has come out of the closet. He has explicitly revealed his unconscionable strategy for re-election. It has always been
Voice of the people: Kerry Blalock
Feels medical debts should be prioritized I am always amazed at the logic or the lack of logic some people have. I read the Sunday
Our View: Now is not the time to relax
Asked about a famous New York nightspot, legendary Yankees baseball player Yogi Berra responded: “Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded.” That quote has always
Voice of the people: Al Donald
A call for more joy My oldest son calls my youngest son a name. Youngest son says: Sticks and stones may break my bones but
Voice of the people: James Hodges
In response to Younger’s letter She states anger at China for not disclosing the facts about COVID-19 sooner is in the hearts of many Americans.
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit near Propst Park
July 26, 2025
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