Slimantics: Logic and emotion do battle in hospital sale discussions

The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors moved briskly through the early portion of Monday’s meeting, eager to get to the public comment portion of the agenda.

Monday’s meeting drew a crowd of about 60 spectators and the atmosphere of the board room was charged with emotion over the possible sale of Oktibbeha County Hospital.

So, naturally, the first two citizens to speak talked about…roads.

Slimantics: Three miles in Savely’s shoes…

In Thursday’s paper, the Dispatch reported that Jill Savely had been hired as the new principal at Columbus High School.

The story dutifully noted her professional background — seven years as assistant principal and two years as a biology teacher at CHS and the fact that she was the district’s 2009 administrator of the year.

Slimantics: Call off the dogs: School Board not at fault

In Wednesday’s edition, the Dispatch reported about the Columbus Municipal School District’s rejection of a $175,000 bid from Point of Grace Church for the Lee Middle School property and, yes, I know precisely what you were thinking: “This bunch could mess up a two-car funeral.”

Spears has much to learn …

There were a few awkward moments during Monday’s Columbus Municipal School District Board of Trustees meeting. Most of them involved Jason Spears, who is in his first year as a board member.

Monday profile: Camp Rising Sun close to heart for Jess Stanford

Jess Stanford is a bit of a hybrid. There is a playfulness in her sly smile and her eyes flash mischief.

And yet, the set of her jaw speaks to her confidence and there is a firmness in her speech that tells you she has big plans.

Gladney settles in as Oktibbeha County Sheriff

Five months into his job as Oktibbeha County sheriff, Steve Gladney still exudes the genial, relaxed personality that helped catapult him into office in his race against a popular incumbent.