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There’s no quit in Mitchell Sanford
OXFORD – Raegan Sanford knew she hadn’t raised a quitter. But given everything that’s transpired in her son’s life the last few years, she can’t
Letter: Bill Strauss endorsement
Realtor turned mayoral candidate Bill Strauss’ name seems to always have a way of appearing in the peripheral edges of my mind. Whether it was
Lowndes County Building Permits, May 28, 2025
Spec; Prairie Waters Drive Lot 22; Construct s/f residence; Legacy Builders of MS LLC Bureau of Buildings; 8731 South Frontage Road; Renovations to commercial building;
City of Columbus Building Permits, May 19 – May 22, 2025
Spark Properties; 625 8th Street North; Remodel; Tom Hatcher Catfish Alley Studio LLC; 116 4th Street South; Sign for Catfish Alley Studio; Josh Gillis MD
Letter: After forum, decision is up to voters
The Commercial Dispatch-sponsored Mayoral Forum was very informative and entertaining. We hope you made it out to see the three candidates up close and personal
5 Owls on 2025 Academic All-District softball team
COLUMBUS, Miss. – A total of five members of The W softball squad have been named to the 2025 NCAA Division III Academic All-District Softball
Good news for Mississippi college baseball. Now then, whom do you pitch?
The Road to Omaha now has its road map, and we should hear no complaints from Hattiesburg, Starkville or Oxford. As per usual, Mississippi will
Ole Miss golf’s run ends in semifinals at NCAA Championships
The No. 3 Ole Miss men’s golf team’s historic season came to a close Tuesday night in the semifinals of the NCAA Championships at Omni
Candidate forum set for Saturday in Columbus library
The League of Women Voters of the Golden Triangle Area will host a forum for municipal election candidates at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the upstairs meeting room at Columbus-Lowndes Public Library.
Mary Means Business: Caledonia wedding venue opening soon
Caledonia’s newest addition to the event scene should be up and running by August. Old Fashioned Events, located at 345 Wood Road, will be the latest wedding and event venue to open its doors.
The Food Factor: Teriyaki Meatballs
Easy Teriyaki Meatballs come together fast and make a delicious meal.
Smart picks for picnics: Foods that hold up on the go
A full picnic basket, beautiful weather and alfresco dining are the epitome of summer.
Sites & Bites: ‘Secret’s in the sauce’ this summer
I’m stealing the phrase “secret’s in the sauce” from an old TV commercial and claiming it as the motto for summer ’25.
Solve your cookout crunch
If you’re in a tight spot for a last-minute potluck barbecue, don’t just throw together any salad. This Queso Cheese Corn Salad features a zesty
Mississippi governor calling lawmakers into special session to seek a budget deal
Mississippi lawmakers are headed back to the state Capitol after failing to pass a budget in their regular session, called back by Gov. Tate Reeves for a special session starting Wednesday.
Postseason baseball is back at Swayze: Ole Miss to host first regional since 2021
OXFORD – Ole Miss junior third baseman Luke Hill had every opportunity to leave the Rebels’ baseball program had he wanted to in the offseason.
This popular Korean side dish may have a distinct funky flavor, but it offers heart health benefits
Fermenting foods can extend their shelf life. But can eating fermented foods do the same for people?
La Sasso wins 2025 Division I individual title
CARLSBAD, Calif. – Ole Miss junior golfer Michael La Sasso conquered them all Monday at Omni La Costa’s North Course, becoming the second Individual National
Upgrade summer lunches with nutritious twists on grilled cheese
When the kids are home for summer break, meal-prep becomes a must for busy families to ensure nutritious foods are on the menu.
Robert St. John: The door at the bottom
On May 25, 1983, I was 21 years old – lost and heading nowhere fast.













