Articles by Dispatch Editorial Board
Wyatt Emmerich: Caution is good, but let’s not lose our confidence
Now that Americans are sufficiently scared by COVID-19 to start washing their hands, it’s time to start thinking about the economic damage caused by social distancing.
Roses and thorns: 3/29/20
A rose to Caledonia native, C.T. Salazar, who continues to earn recognition as an important voice in the world of poetry. The Mississippi Institute of
Voice of the people: Mayor Robert Smith, Sr.
Mayor appreciates community response One year ago, an eight-minute, unseen in the night skies, tornado challenged Columbus. Today, an unseen, even in the daylight, virus
Voice of the people: Kerry Blalock
Keep in mind those who can’t shelter in place As the coronavirus takes its toll on our society, we are witnessing people suffering physically, emotionally
Our View: A failure of leadership
In his first crisis as Mississippi’s governor, Tate Reeves’ performance in meeting the challenge of COVID-19 is best characterized as slow to respond and confusing
Voice of the people: Andre Roberts
Appreciates county administrator When I read that the county administrator was being forced out of his position this didn’t sit right within me at all.
Voice of the people: Paul Mack
Criticizes President’s response during crisis This morning our President is hard at work. He’s already sarcastically attacked Senator Romney and applauded a judge’s decision about
Voice of the people: Kerry Blalock
A proposal on firearms and transplants I saw where Mr. Bill Gilmore, a transplant from Michigan, thinks we need to ban handguns and use only
Voice of the people: Raymond Gross
Supports Trump over Democrat choices If I was voting for a Democrat candidate in the upcoming Presidential election and had to choose between Sanders and
Our View: Until more is known, we should err on the side of caution
There is, of late, much talk about the cure being worse than the problem when it comes to the nation’s response to the COVID-19 virus.
Voice of the people: James Hodges
Points out Trump falsehoods Lollar states others are blaming Trump for not giving information correctly. Trump made 33 false claims about Covid-19 in the first
Marion Whitley: A ‘drop by’ visit
When you’re told, “Yes ma’am, I live in Columbus, but I was born in Caledonia,” you have a “Me Too Moment” like no other!
Voice of the people: Carol Anne Beard
Feels Billingsley conflict is personal I read and re-read the article regarding the Board of Supervisors intention to replace the County Administrator, wondering if I
Voice of the people: Paul Mack
Wants more facts from our leaders We are in the midst of a national emergency. Emergency, you say? Really? Have we ever had daily press
Voice of the people: Bill Gillmore
A mea culpa on guns Dr. Ford has found me out. I was sloppy and did inadequate research. I allowed myself to be guided by
Roses and thorns: 3-22-20
A rose to the Starkville Board of Aldermen and Columbus City Council for implementing necessary, but difficult, restrictions on gatherings and businesses. Both city governments
Voice of the people: Lee Roy Lollar
Time to wake up There are some out there who want to ban hands guns when we have a health care crisis, causing an economic
Local Voices: Measures taken in the interest of public safety
Saturday at noon, the Mayor and City Council of Columbus implemented sweeping regulations that will affect all businesses and gatherings of citizens in some way or fashion.
Our View: No shut off doesn’t mean free utilities
Earlier this week, Mississippi’s Public Service Commission, supported by Gov. Tate Reeves’ state of emergency declaration, issued a directive that will prevent utility companies from
Voice of the people: William Ford, M.D.
Clarifies handgun facts I disagree with almost all of Mr. Gilmore’s “proposals” and some of his statements are entirely incorrect. Specifically, Mr. Gilmore states that
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit near Propst Park
July 26, 2025
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