Articles by John Ward
Sudduth Elementary recognized for partnership with Master Gardeners
Sudduth Elementary School and Oktibbeha Master Gardeners were recipients of the 2021 Governor’s Award from the Mississippi Association of Partners in Excellence (MAPE) for their work together to create excellent, engaging learning experiences for their students in the school garden.
Massey recognized as Youth of the Year
New Hope High School senior Grace Massey was named as recipient of the 2021 Youth of the Year award by the Columbus Exchange Club on May 6.
Living the dream: Dispatch pressman prepares to ride World Poker Run
Tom Hudson works with the press room crew to produce The Dispatch during a typical work day. Parked in the alley behind the paper is his ride: a 2012 Dyna Switchback Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Supes approve $5M program to improve 58 miles of road
Lowndes County supervisors on Thursday approved seeking bids for a $5 million road work program that will improve more than 50 county roads.
Sheriff deputy’s quick thinking and skill set save life
At just about 2 a.m. May 27, Cameron Hickey received a call regarding a teenage girl in distress.
Doing it right: Mitchell grows East Lowndes Water Association over five-fold over 45-year career
Grant Mitchell is gearing down to retire later this summer after a 45-year career serving as general manager of East Lowndes Water Association (ELWA).