Articles by Robert Scott
County wants joint hearing with city over Za-Za
Supervisors on Wednesday voted to join with the city of Columbus in calling a joint public hearing on whether to ban tianeptine — often referred to as Za-Za or “gas station heroin.”
Nutty for pecans
I have always enjoyed a good dessert, even if it is in small doses, and one thing I have found is that nuts can elevate a dessert to the next level.
Kroger ceasing weekly circulars in newspaper in May
Readers of The Dispatch will soon be without a weekly Kroger insert ad, due to the company’s decision to cease weekly circulars for the market after May 24.
SCT to present ‘Terms of Endearment’
Starkville Community Theatre is gearing up for its upcoming performance of “Terms of Endearment.”
Stepping into the role: Derek Aaron becomes the first director for Oktibbeha County museum
When Derek Aaron retired after 30 years of teaching, he was not content to sit idle.
Red Cross looks to triple its volunteer numbers
Imagine a fire ravaging your home.
Everyone makes it out alive, but the structure and most of your possessions are lost. You are left wondering where you will go and what will happen next.
Three Golden Triangle restaurants in the running for best wings
The Mississippi Poultry Association recently asked the question, “Who has the best wings in Mississippi?”
Twice the brass: Henry twins both make Lions All-State Band, first CHS students to make the band in 20 years
From a young age, Kaleb and Kendall Henry knew one thing: They were going to be a part of the Columbus High School Band.
Man acquitted of murder after claiming self defense
An Oktibbeha County jury acquitted a Starkville man on Wednesday of a first-degree murder charge.
Try a hearty dish for those colder days
Well, the weather has once again flipped on us, as seems to be the pattern around here.
‘Unsuitable’ soil may need amending at sportsplex site
While construction is ahead of schedule on the $12 million first phase of the sportsplex west of the Tombigbee River, the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved additional soil testing to determine the viability of some of the site’s soil, specifically that under the infields.
City, police department honor former chief
A procession of emergency vehicles made its way through Columbus on Thursday, lights and sirens activated in what is called “Honor Mode.”
From Starkville to ‘New Amsterdam’: SHS alum finds success in the dramatic arts
As 13-year-old Aizzah Fatima stands in the Starkville High School auditorium, ushering a production of “A Thousand Cranes,” she is just expecting extra credit for her eighth grade fine arts class.
OCH’s establishment endured boneyard discovery and a snowstorm, but it’s going strong 50 years later
OCH Regional Medical Center opened its doors and allowed guests to step backward through time for its 50th anniversary celebration on Thursday.
Easy Italian for those on a budget
If you are anything like me, the rising cost of everything has put a hurting on the budget.
Starkville’s Souper Bowl underway
This year’s annual Souper Bowl, hosted by The Greater Starkville Development Partnership, is underway and there are some changes to the contest.
Mississippi’s best wings: You decide
Somewhere within Mississippi there is a restaurant that serves the “best wings” in the state, it could even be in the Golden Triangle, but only if you vote.
Columbus VFW presents awards for essay contest
Students and members of Columbus Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4272 gathered on Tuesday to celebrate the winners of this year’s “Patriot’s Pen” and “Voice of Democracy” essay contests and Teacher of the Year.
A time to talk, a time to listen: SOUL addressing race-based issues with community-wide dialogue sessions
Ecclesaistes 3 notes there is a season for everything.
