Articles by Jessica Lindsey
Chapman to serve as CMSD interim superintendent
The Columbus Municipal School District Board of Trustees on Thursday rescinded a decision made in February to appoint two interim superintendents and instead appointed just one.
Gaskin: Citizen involvement is backbone of strong gov’t
Columbus Mayor Keith Gaskin remembers being involved in local government even before he could actually vote or legally drive.
Virtual Reality coming to six area districts for skills training
Students across the Golden Triangle will soon have the opportunity to learn how to properly change oil, use a circular saw and even how to operate a fire extinguisher from the comfort of a traditional classroom.
Two Mississippi 8th graders headed to DC for national spelling bee
In the seventh spelling round of the Mississippi State Spelling Bee, Vihaan Mahajan stood at the microphone ready for the word that would send him
Students, faculty spring to action to save bleeding Columbus High teacher
When math teacher Dean Linder showed up to work at Columbus High School on Feb. 24, he never imagined his day would take the turn it did with students and colleagues rushing to his aid as blood pooled out of his shoe.
Spellers arriving today for Saturday’s state bee
The state’s best spellers from second to eighth grade are making their way to the Friendly City tonight for some friendly competition Saturday morning.
Sallie Gray, 96-year-old Black matriarch, honored at Sim Scott Park
Quilts adorn the wall and tables in the back right corner of the Sallie Gray Senior Room at the Sim Scott Community Center, and while each one of them was made by Sallie Gray herself, not a single one belongs to her.
Education: JROTC students proud, inspired by instructor during CAFB visit
Columbus High School senior Aundwellion Durrah sat tall in his chair listening intently to his Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps instructor retired Maj. Allen Williams speak to a room full of airmen, community leaders and his students about inspiring change and hope for the next generation.
Films, workshops highlight of three-day ‘Mag’ film festival in Starkville
When writer and producer Jeremy Burgess walked into the dark, unfinished basement of a ranch-style house in Petersburg, Tennessee, he knew beyond a shadow of a doubt the location was perfect for his feature film, “Don’t Die.”
Two missing people last seen together
Columbus Police Department is searching for two missing people last seen together. Shaundra Harris, 35, from Columbus, was last seen by friends and family with
Kidd’s Crawfish owner to be extradited to Florida after felony charges
A Columbus businessman will soon be extradited to Florida on two felony charges after being arrested on Thursday by Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office. Edward Lawrence
Chapman, Wilson to split interim superintendent duties beginning mid-March
When March 20 rolls around, Columbus Municipal School District will have two interim superintendents.
‘Footprints of de Soto’ to piece together the puzzle of Native American-European relations
More than 482 years ago, it is said the first pork barbecue was held in Mississippi when Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto made his way from the Native American town of Mobila to Chicasa, crossing the Tombigbee River in the Golden Triangle area.
Former mayor appointed to CMSD board
A split council vote Tuesday with no discussion sent former mayor Robert Smith to serve on the Columbus Municipal School District Board.
‘Convenience store heroin’ Za-Za banned in Columbus
The city council on Tuesday unanimously banned the sale or possession of tianeptine, commonly referred to as Za-Za or “gas station heroin,” in the city limits.
Community Profile: Three men keep chess club going at YMCA
In flipping through The Dispatch a little more than 20 years ago, Ray Timm saw an ad calling for anyone interested in chess to meet at Books-A-Million.
Modified calendar approved for CMSD next year
A month after Lowndes County School District adopted a modified calendar for the 2023-24 school year, Columbus Municipal School District has followed suit.
Dispatch files complaint over lack of transparency in Clay County candidate records
The Commercial Dispatch has filed a public records complaint with the Mississippi Ethics Commission against the Clay County Circuit Clerk’s Office alleging they failed to provide requested documents from county election qualifying forms.
40 spellers set to take stage at Mississippi State Spelling Bee on March 4
Spellers from almost half of Mississippi’s counties will participate in this year’s state spelling bee.
Spreading the love: Vendors popping up with Valentine’s-themed baskets
Each year, as Valentine’s Day approaches, roadside vendors set up displays of baskets filled with heart-shaped candies, stuffed bears holding hearts, chocolate boxes covered in images of roses and more. While some may think the baskets are geared toward the last minute shopper, at least one vendor is putting together thoughtful baskets intended to make people happy.
