Voice of the people: Paul Mack

Where are the tests? On March 2 the Trump administration promised Americans that “by the end of the week health officials will be able to

Voice of the people: Lee Roy Lollar

Common sense response needed for virus Early in January there was so much emphasis on impeaching President Trump the politicians were caught with their pants

Roses and thorns: 3-15-20

A rose to all of the unsung heroes — too numerous to mention individually — who find themselves in the trenches as our community faces

Our View: Now is a good time to be a good neighbor

In times of crisis the first thought is always, “What should I do?”

Our View: HC 39 is a deceitful effort to undermine the will of the people

Aside from election day every four years, the Mississippi Legislature doesn’t seem to care much what you think.

We have reminders of that in just about every session of the Legislature, the place where popular ideas often go to die.

Voice of the people: Barry Keel

Assures public NMMC-West Point is financially healthy An article in the March 6 edition of the Commercial Dispatch has some area residents speculating that North

Our View: Sometimes, we complain for clarity

In Mississippi, we have laws that help ensure citizens have access to public meetings and to records (documents, emails, videos, etc.) created by public bodies and employees. These laws are collectively referred to as Sunshine Laws.

Voice of the people: Jiben Roy

Biological defense is as important as military defense The statistical data suggests that nearly 17 percent of the U.S. population is 65 years and older,

Voice of the people: Pauline Redmond

Feels silenced by supervisors I have attended several Lowndes County Board of Supervisors meetings over the years. Businesses, special groups and local citizens come to

Voice of the people: Lee Roy Lollar

Encourages citizens to vote When some people on the left hope the Coronavirus spreads and the economy tanks because they hate President Trump, we have

Our View: Roses and thorns

A rose to the Columbus High girls basketball team, which defeated Brookhaven Friday in Oxford to claim the Mississippi Class 5-A championship. To say it

Voice of the people: Kerry Blalock

Street light observations in mayor’s neighborhood I went to the city council meeting last Tuesday and listened to the public information officer giving his version

Voice of the people: Nancy Reeves

The members of Galaxy Garden Club read with interest Mr. Rufus Ward’s history of the Columbus Pilgrimage in last Sunday’s newspaper (3/1/2020). It is our

Other Editors: Anti-lynching law late and redundant

As symbols go, the Emmett Till Antilynching Act is a fine one.

Voice of the people: Paul Mack

Encouraged by Tuesday results I am heartened by the results from yesterday’s “Super Tuesday” primaries – big wins across the South for Joe Biden, not

Leonard Pitts: Democrats must plant their feet, make a stand

Here’s some advice for Democrats. It will run over 600 words, but I can give you the gist of it in two: Stop whining.

Marion Whitley: That matchbox

It’s an old thing, that matchbox, same as anything you’d find in Gerry’s houses, even the sad apartment on 12th Street where he died.

Roses and thorns: 03/01/20

A rose to event organizers, city leaders and citizens who turned out for Monday’s Ward 4/Southside neighborhood meeting at City Hall. The meeting was organized

Voice of the people: Lee Roy Lollar

Encouraged by citizens speaking up It has been a good week for the citizens and a wake up call for the city leaders. At the

Our View: Criticism of city over riverside flooding is unfair

When finally completed, at a date yet to be known, the Terry Brown Amphitheater will be a concert facility capable of seating of audience of 3,000.