Articles by Emma McRae
About 63% of CMSD third-graders pass reading exam on first try
Less than two-thirds of Columbus Municipal School District’s third-graders passed the reading gate this year on the first try.
$36 million CMSD bond passes easily
Columbus Municipal School District has its bond to improve facilities.
Martin hired as Columbus-Lowndes Chamber director
Carrie Martin will be the new Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce director, the Chamber announced Monday.
Modern touches planned for Trotter interior
By the end of the year, the now carpeted corridor leading to the Trotter Convention Center’s auditorium will feature marbled flooring, ambient lighting and elegant drapery.
Jasper Pittman, West Point selectman, dies at 51
Jasper “Peicy” Pittman, West Point Ward 5 selectman, passed away Monday at North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point.
Smoke, but no fire Tuesday at Columbus TJ Maxx
T.J. Maxx in Columbus opened for business as usual Wednesday morning despite a smoky closing the night before.
Aluminum Dynamics mill on track to open by summer 2025
Construction for Aluminum Dynamics’ $2.5 billion aluminum flat-rolled mill is well on track to meet its summer 2025 opening, ADI Operations Manager Gregg Whigham told the Rotary Club of Columbus Tuesday.
Community Profile: SHS choir director focuses on paying mentorship forward
Music has always been a driving force in Jennifer Davis’ life.
Driverless electric shuttles coming to MSU this fall
Driverless shuttles will be the newest way for Mississippi State University students to get to class this fall when an electric, autonomous shuttle system comes to campus.
Terberg Taylor finds terminal tractor customer right next door
The addition of specialized vehicle manufacturer Terberg Taylor to the Golden Triangle’s industrial landscape opens new doors for collaborations between local companies.
New education formula would bring more money to area districts
If a bill approved by the Mississippi Senate Saturday is signed by the governor, school districts in the Golden Triangle will receive state funding increases.
Franklin, Fairview to be repurposed, with or without bond
Regardless of whether the $36 million bond for Columbus Municipal School District passes May 14, Franklin’s and Fairview’s days as elementary schools are numbered, Superintendent Stanley Ellis confirmed Wednesday.
Market Street Festival brings concerts, food and road closings
Thousands will be coming to town this weekend for the 28th annual Market Street Festival, and several downtown streets will be closing starting on Friday morning.
Ask The Dispatch: Your questions answered about the proposed CMSD bond
In a special election on May 14, residents in the Columbus Municipal School District will vote whether to approve a $36 million bond for repairs and renovations to district facilities.
Columbus used to be a ‘Tree City.’ It’s working to regain title.
The Columbus Tree Board reignited its mission Friday by partnering with Keep Columbus Beautiful and Pick It Up Possum Town to plant a Drake Elm in front of the pedestrian bridge at The Riverwalk in celebration of Arbor Day.
Flipping the switch: Outreach bolsters Communiversity enrollment but more is needed
Anyone who still thinks the parking lot at East Mississippi Community College’s Communiversity is “empty” isn’t looking in the right place, Executive Director Michael Busby said.
Community gathers to show support for grieving mother
For 27 years, Sonya Baldwin’s sunny disposition and ever-positive attitude greeted customers at the Hardee’s just off Highway 45 in Columbus.
Grade span model could consolidate campuses, just not yet
While the subject of Columbus Municipal School District’s $36 million bond proposal has sailed through a series of public meetings without much opposition, the Rotary Club of Columbus had hard questions Tuesday about how the money would be used.
Education: IHL approves Women’s College at The W
Mississippi University for Women officially got the green light Thursday from the Board of Trustees of Mississippi’s Institutions of Higher Learning to create its new Women’s College.
‘Percussion petting zoo,’ logic games coming to The W this weekend
This weekend, area families can access an array of resources dealing with education, health and career opportunities in one location.
