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New Ole Miss guard Travis Perry wants to be known as more than just a scorer
OXFORD — Ole Miss head coach Chris Beard wants winners in his program. Former Kentucky guard Travis Perry fits that mold. Perry, a 6-foot-1, 190
This amazing Ole Miss golf story continues at this week’s U.S. Open
Mississippi’s most successful collegiate athletic program in the 2024-25 school year? It’s not close. That honor goes to the Ole Miss men’s golf team, and
Letter: A poem for frequent Dispatch letter-writer
Saw Mr. Gillmore spewing venom the other day, He normally has negative things to say. First put on Mr. Rogers sweater, And perhaps write something
Woman arrested in May shooting at Sandhill Arms
A Coffeeville woman was arrested Tuesday in a May shooting at a home at Sandhill Arms housing complex.
Lowndes County Building Permits, June 12, 2025
Cory/Taylor McCown; 146 Livingston Lane; demolition; Pail Davis Restoration of the Golden Triangle Cory/Taylor McCown; 146 Livingston Lane; renovations to S/F Residence; Pail Davis Restoration
Robert St. John: This wasn’t supposed to be about milkshakes
Ice cream didn’t play a big role in my childhood.
Groups sue Mississippi education boards over new DEI law
A coalition of civil rights and legal organizations filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Mississippi’s education boards challenging diversity, equity and inclusion policies imposed by the Legislature at public schools, colleges and universities.
Sid Salter: SNAP cuts in GOP bill will exacerbate state’s rural hunger and ‘food desert’ problems
During Republican Gov. Tate Reeves’ time in the Governor’s Mansion, Mississippi has raised the economic development curtain on over $32 billion in new private sector investment. Much of that growth is in modern, high-tech fields that promise more and better jobs in the future.
Vintage Pyrex fetches thousands in booming collectibles market
One seller on eBay has a 1970s 2-quart Pyrex casserole dish listed for $100,000.
Expert advice to cook for a summer crowd
Don’t let cooking for a crowd add undue stress to summer fun.
Sites & Bites: Fresh seafood, key lime pie and even boiled peanuts made the ‘best of Pensacola’ list
I was tempted to title this column, “Dishes I wished I tried in Pensacola.”
Enjoy healthier family treats this summer
Summer brings plenty of moments that are cause for celebration, from national holidays to neighborhood cookouts.
The Food Factor: Strawberry Green Tea
This is bittersweet for me. After nearly 11 years, The Food Factor is coming to an end.
Two men arrested for burglary in Clay County
Two Monroe County men were arrested Monday afternoon after allegedly burglarizing a workshop and a shed behind a home in Clay County.
Letter: Writing and grammar skills
I just read about Columbus schools achieving better Readind skills.Im proud of that.The Grammar and Writing skills are pathetic in adults!I sess stuff and said
Letter: Phone and letter campaign needed for ‘big bill’
Now that Elon Musk has everything he wants — the removal of oversight from all his businesses, all the data on all of us from
Local Voices: District attorney: Education funding cuts can be difference in life and death
With graduation season upon us, I can’t help but be proud of the next generation of leaders. Each cap and gown represents not just an achievement, but a hope for the future and for a better Mississippi.
Rotary Club of Columbus donates $15K toward area youth programs
May was Youth Services Month for Rotary International, a global network of more than 1.2 million community leaders and problem-solvers whose motto is Service Above Self.
Education: Troy University announces spring graduates
Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the spring semester and the fourth term of the 2024-2025 academic
















