Articles by Emma McRae
Tree ring data may reveal a Southside house’s history
A Southside house filled with clues about its own history may have more to tell about its own construction.
CMS drama students shatter program record for awards at festival
For a lot of students, drama is an easy-A taken to fill a class period.
The W: A Mississippi University popular among alumni
More than 5,000 surveys poured into the Mississippi University for Women between Saturday and Monday, all weighing in on the three latest options for a new university name: Wynbridge, Wynbright and Welbright.
Excel by 5 advances early child care and education efforts
In 2022, only 3.1% of children in Mississippi from birth to 35 months received early intervention services that are designed to support children with learning challenges or developmental disabilities.
Ask The Dispatch: Is public money allowed to fund private schools?
Can private schools receive public money?
The Mississippi Supreme Court will consider that question on Feb. 6 when it will begin hearing oral arguments on a lawsuit that contends using public funds for private schools would give private schools an advantage over public schools.
Excel by 5 advances early child care and education efforts
In 2022, only 3.1% of children in Mississippi from birth to 35 months received early intervention services that are designed to support children with learning
Ask the Dispatch: Is public money allowed to fund private schools?
Can private schools receive public money? The Mississippi Supreme Court will consider that question on Feb. 6 when it will begin hearing oral arguments on
MUW survey solicits feedback on 3 name options
Mississippi University for Women is pitching three final suggestions for its new name: Wynbridge, Wynbright and Welbright.
CMSD board vice president applies for reappointment
Current Board Vice President Frederick Sparks submitted his application Wednesday for reappointment to the Columbus Municipal School District Board of Trustees.
LCSD does not plan to make up ice days
After a week of closures due to icy weather and poor road conditions that closed area schools, Lowndes County School District confirmed it will not make up those missed days.
Plumbing challenges rise as temperatures drop below freezing
After a week of freezing temperatures in Columbus, plumbing problems may continue even as the ice thaws. Justin Klutts, owner of Klutts Plumbing in Columbus,
Ask the Dispatch: The mysterious flag at Memorial Gardens
If you’ve found yourself driving down South Frontage Road in Columbus, you may have noticed an unusual flag flying half-staff at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Apology to alumni opens MUW’s renewed renaming effort
The Mississippi University for Women is ditching the plan to change its name to Mississippi Brightwell University and intends to choose a new name by the end of January for the state legislature’s consideration.
Two candidates apply for seat on CMSD board
Two candidates are vying for an upcoming opening on the Columbus Municipal School District Board of Trustees.
Community Profile: Store owner’s childhood memories inspire a life of giving
As a child growing up in Columbus, the highlight of every week for Sharon Richardson was visiting downtown Columbus to stop by the Woolworth’s store on the corner of College and Fifth Street South.
W President: Brightwell name could change
Mississippi University for Women may well get a new name this summer, but not even university president Nora Miller is certain anymore what it will be.
The Fifth Little Girl: Lone survivor of 1963 church bombing struggled to cope, forgive
When Sarah Collins Rudolph was 12 years old, she was getting ready for the Sunday service in the basement of 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Down there also were her sister, 14-year-old Addie Mae Collins, and their friends Denise McNair, Carole Roberts — both 14 — and Cynthia Wesley, 11.
Lowndes legislators fully back MUW name change
The first time District 37 Rep. Andy Boyd heard the name “Mississippi Brightwell University,” he said it did not set off any fireworks for him.
Then it started to grow on him.
New MSU residence hall construction to begin next month
Construction will begin in February on a $100 million residence hall at Mississippi State University that will house 412 students.
