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Letter: Appreciates story
Please thank Abigail Sipe Rochester for the story she did on how several strangers met to follow in their fathers’ footsteps as POWs during WWII.
While Trump overhauls FEMA, Mississippi tornado survivors await assistance
More than two months after a tornado demolished his Mississippi home, Brian Lowery still sifts through the rubble, hoping to find a tie clip his mother gave him, made from the center stone of her wedding band.
Riley paces Owls at DIII golf championships
VICTOR, N.Y. – Zach Riley paced The W team on the first day of the NCAA Division III Men’s Golf Championships, played on the Cobblestone
Letter: The federal government’s use of force
When I was in Marine Corps boot camp, my hand-to-hand combat instructor told us, “If your enemy has his finger in your eye, ignore it
Letter: Commentary on India and Pakistan conflict
Recently I read a couple of letters published in your newspaper referring to the conflict between India and Pakistan, and mediation by President Trump. Did
Shots fired at McKee Park lead to at least one arrest
At least one arrest was made Wednesday after gunshots were reported at McKee Park.
Limited tickets remain for mayoral forum
About 300 tickets have been reserved for Tuesday night’s Columbus Mayoral Forum, which is sponsored by The Dispatch.
Mary Means Business: Outdoor store in Starkville closes shop
Owens Outfitters, a sporting goods store in Starkville, closed last month.
Harper honored with community leadership award
During its annual State of the Region meeting May 14, the CREATE Foundation’s Commission on the Future of Northeast Mississippi honored Bobby Harper, of Columbus, as one of the 2025 recipients of the Jack Reed Sr. Northeast Mississippi Community Leadership Award.
Report: Ole Miss gets commitment from prep star Niko Bundalo
OXFORD — Prep forward Niko Bundalo — ranked as a four-star prospect and the No. 31 player in the 2025 class in 247Sports’ Composite rankings
City of Columbus Building Permits, May 12 – May 15, 2025
Ace High Property LLC; 904 College Street; remodel; Jamella Santos Waldwic Columbus LLC; 306 McCrary Drive; remodel; Tom Hatcher Columbus Municipal School District; 520 Warpath
Sites & Bites: ‘Beach food’ (and vacations) are on my mind
Counting the days until it’s time to pack the car and head to the beach?
Plant-based proteins may help lower high blood pressure risk
Eating more minimally processed plant-based proteins – such as beans, nuts and lentils – may lower the risk for high blood pressure, according to new research.
Local Voices: Article highlighted ongoing election concerns
Over the past several years we have witnessed unfortunate issues surrounding voting, voter rolls, and voter registration in Oktibbeha County, culminating with the most recent Starkville Municipal Primary Elections where myriad issues occurred, most notably 1,480 address inconsistencies.
Rebels set for first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2022, but where will they land?
OXFORD – For the first time since its 2022 College World Series title run, Ole Miss baseball will be returning to the NCAA Tournament. It’s
Sid Salter: Partisan health care spending divide centers on Medicaid policies that target enrollment
Since the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget resolution that calls for a $2.3 trillion cut to mandatory spending over the next decade. Republican lawmakers are working to make $880 billion of those cuts in the Medicaid program.
Sweet, easy recipes to solve warm-weather hunger
From lazy days by the pool to weekend road trips and everything in between, summer is packed with adventures.
Robert St. John: Advice for upcoming graduates and peposa
A few years ago, when both of my kids left for college, I wrote each of them a letter.
Ole Miss softball advances to third Super Regional in program history
Ole Miss upset regional host No. 13 Arizona 7-3 on Sunday to advance to the third Super Regional in program history. The program’s previous appearances
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit near Propst Park
July 26, 2025
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