Auction set for Windy Hill property in Prairie

“One of a kind” is an overused expression, but when Jeff Hathorn used the term to describe Windy Hill it’s worth noting.

Slimantics: Curfew is a well-intentioned, but misguided, response to crime

My dad was not an educated man, at least as far as formal education goes. But neither was he a dummy.

Slimantics: Reeves’ veto proves existence of systemic racism in our state

Almost since statehood, Mississippi has failed to scratch the surface of its potential.

Slimantics: Spare the rod, end the myth

Tomorrow, April 30, is International Day to End Corporal Punishment, known here in the U.S. as National Spank Out Day.

Thousands tune in to online court show that tackles rumors, online videos

Arthur Harris said he has never heard of Alice Roosevelt Longworth.

Slimantics: No need to howl over proposed dog park

If you live long enough, not much will surprise you.

Slimantics: From Aunt Tatie to Andrew and, hopefully, far beyond

My father’s baby sister, affectionately known as “Tatie” was born in 1930.

Slimantics: Skeptical cameras would increase the number of insured

On Friday, Columbus mayor Keith Gaskin vetoed the city council’s decision to allow a private company to install cameras in the city that would be used to ticket uninsured drivers.

Slimantics: Compounding the error

Today, 18 years after the first discussions of building a soccer complex in Columbus started, 13 years after the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors voted to secure the site for the facility at Burns Bottom and 10 years after the park opened, it’s easy to think that the project had the enthusiastic support of the entire community.

Caledonia opts out of medical marijuana program

The Caledonia Board of Aldermen voted 3-2 Monday to opt out of the state’s medical marijuana program, becoming the first area entity to join a handful of other local governments in the state to ban the manufacture or sale of medical marijuana within their jurisdictions.

Monday Profile: Parsons takes leading role in Columbus litter pick-up program

Melissa Parsons was among the estimated 250 people who walked through the six wards of Columbus on Saturday picking up trash during the inaugural “Pick It Up Possum Town.”

In Remembrance: Goodbye to G.I. Joe:

Joe Stockwell was laid to rest Monday in the courtyard cemetery at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection.

Slimantics: Kelly, Guest and Palazzo vote against Mississippians on insulin bill

Mississippi has four congressional districts, which means we send four people to Washington to serve our interests in the House of Representative, presumably, that is.

Slimantics: A merciful end to a painful legislative session

Mississippi’s 2022 legislative session is scheduled to end Sunday, a session that will be remembered for misguided moves, missed opportunities and the typical bait-and-switch shenanigans that keep our poor, ignorant and unhealthy.

Fertilizer prices rise due to war, other supply-chain issues

It’s going to cost more green to get green this summer, local farm and garden supply managers say.

‘The Frog’ lives on at Camellia Place

As it is with many of the historic homes in Columbus, 416 N. Seventh St. has a name that complements the beauty of the property: Camellia Place.

Commercial Dispatch celebrates 100 years

In 1922, Vinton Birney Imes had some ambitious plans but, he confessed, no clear timetable to achieve them.

Slimantics: COVID reveals change in attitude about vaccines

When it comes to how states are ranked, Mississippi generally moves up or down the listings at a glacial pace.

There is one exception, though.

Campbell selected as new Communiversity head

David Campbell is coming home, in a manner of speaking.

Slimantics: Get ready for showdown over state income tax

There are any number of valid reasons for the legislature to avoid the temptation of eliminating the state income tax and one reason why they may do it anyway: Philip Gunn.