Articles by Slim Smith
Slimantics: Wacky Wicker claim would be funny if it weren’t dangerous
OK, Now, we’ve heard everything. Fiction is dead. Only the absurd is plausible.
Two-day rental assistance clinic set for this weekend in Aberdeen
For 37 years as a state legislator, Hob Bryan has been fighting a sometimes lonely struggle to resolve some of the maddening inconsistencies that plague the state.
At the top of the list is how Mississippi uses — or, rather fails to use — federal dollars intended for poor Mississippians, he said.
Columbus stops short of city-wide mask mandate
Columbus City Council delayed a vote on issuing a city-wide mask mandate during Tuesday’s council meeting, instead passing a measure to require masks in all city buildings, effective immediately.
Kori’s Color Run to bring people together against violence
Two years ago, when Kori Tate told her mom, Sonya Fields, she wanted to do something a little different with the money Fields sets aside for each of her four children’s birthdays, Fields was not surprised.
Rising COVID cases could affect planned fall festivals
In 24 days, the city of West Point will welcome its biggest annual event with the return of the Prairie Arts Festival after a one-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Heartbroken’ loss of humble man: Dedeaux leaves legacy of generosity
Bette Rhea shared a story about Gary Dedeaux that speaks volumes about his life and generous character.
Brain Jam returns with ‘History of Writing’
Mississippi University for Women will resume its monthly exploration of educational topics, called “Dr. D’s Brain Jam,” on Sunday, delving into a timely topic as the new school year begins.
His authentic self: Businessman, philanthropist Stephen Imes led vibrant life
“Be yourself,” is something no one ever had to tell Stephen Imes.
Monday Profile: Walker plans events, community involvement for his native Sandfield
When Anthony Walker was a kid growing up in the Sandfield community of Columbus, there was always something to do.
Visionary contractor, developer continues to bet on Columbus
Long before he reimagined what downtowns could be, Chris Chain was a swimmer.
Slimantics: A profile in cowardice
In 1956, John F. Kennedy won a Pulitzer Prize for his book, “Profiles in Courage,” a collection of short biographies describing acts of bravery and integrity by eight United States Senators.
Dr. Reed retires after 45-year career
In 1976, the year Jack Reed returned to his hometown of Columbus to begin his medical practice, the hospital was a small facility providing mostly basic services.
Cooling center set up at Propst Park
Since 2019, The Golden Triangle Regional Homeless Coalition has provided shelter when the winter weather is at its worst.
Slimantics: A glimmer of hope on playing fields
I turned eight years old in the summer of 1967, which wasn’t one of those milestone birthday years except for one thing, two actually.
$18+ million in recovery funds rolling in to area cities, counties
This week, initial payments from the American Recovery Act arrived in the offices of local governments.
In the Golden Triangle, funds set aside for cities and counties totaled more than $18 million dollars with the same amount arriving in July 2022.
Slimantics: Gladiator School
I don’t often write of my jail/prison experience, which is now 14 years in the rearview mirror, but recent developments prompted a memory that may be relevant to discussion.
‘Glad they decided to do this’: Downtown, Caledonia YMCAs now open 24/7
Ernie Blackburn, 73, has been a member of the Frank P. Phillips YMCA for about 35 years, he says, and it’s more than just a membership card he’s kept tucked in his wallet.
Renovation of old Stone Hotel proceeds quickly
The new apartment/retail project in a 116-year-old downtown Columbus building has yet to be given a name. But more than four years after Chris Chain
Slimantics: When we see us
It happens to everybody: You run across something you look at all the time and, then, suddenly and for no particular reason, you really see it. It had previously been part of the landscape, so common as to not warrant attention. Then it’s almost as if time slows and you see that common thing and realize, upon closer inspection, that it is not so common after all.
Champion Bulldogs: Thousands celebrate Dawgs with parade, ceremony
Like a storm, it had been building all day.
Group distributes 528 backpacks, school supplies at Lock and Dam
July 13, 2025
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