Robert St. John: My kind of town: RSJ’s Chicago favorites
This city has been a part of my life for the past 35 years.
The Food Factor: Quick Chili
Do you need a warm, satisfying meal fast?
A Super Bowl in New Orleans is a great excuse to make shrimp po’boy sandwiches
If you’re throwing a watch party for Super Bowl LIX, you couldn’t ask for a better backdrop and inspiration than the game’s host city, New Orleans.
Sites & Bites: January trip to NYC brought exciting things… including a famous recipe
The northeastern U.S. in the middle of January might not seem like an obvious vacation choice.
Butter Together: A dish only a mother could love
Have you ever had one of those evenings where you knew you needed to cook a meal, but all you really wanted to do was absolutely nothing?
Mall owner visits with public but details scant on potential tenants
Hull Property Group has big plans for Columbus Place as it continues to “de-mall” the property, converting it to an “outward facing power center.” But when tenants will fill the center is still up in the air.
Sports commission recommended for joint parks marketing
A report from a yearlong grant-funded study released Tuesday suggested the city and Lowndes County establish a shared “sports commission” to promote their parks facilities and events.
Pro tips for making great-tasting comfort food without all the calories
It’s pretty easy to reduce the calorie count in all your favorite comfort foods without compromising on flavor.
Serve simple deliciousness at your next get-together
If a versatile, easy and economical recipe is just what you need for game day, get-togethers or stress-free evenings at home, these Mini Beef Wellingtons are perfect for you.
Showstopping cookies with a crunch
Sweet treats are a favorite food, especially when they have a unique or unusual twist that makes them stand out from the crowd.
Sites & Bites: Time to get your dip on: Super Bowl LIX is near
Fourteen billion hamburgers… 12 million pizzas… 3.8 million pounds of wings and the snack food without which no Super Bowl party is complete – 28 million pounds of chips – are expected to be sold, prepared and consumed by Americans during the biggest game of the year in a couple of weeks.
S’mores are a sticky lie, make chili instead
Last week, a polar vortex blew through the region and New Orleans got eight inches of snow.
Butter Together: A dessert to serve everyone
My family is pretty large these days.
Federal funding pause could cost MSU millions
A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration temporary pause on federal grants and loans that could cost Mississippi State University hundreds of millions in research and development funding.
Ask The Dispatch: How does qualifying for municipal elections work?
Municipal elections are this year across Mississippi, and the qualifying period for candidates to enter races is coming to a close.
Cook up a cranberry treat
Apple and pumpkin are a couple of fruity favorites, but cranberry is another common ingredient that can be used to make a big statement.
Sites & Bites: A few things I can’t live without in 2025
It’s only January, but I’ve already discovered three new products that I can’t live without in the kitchen.
Robert St. John: The weight of weather and a wedding
A bitter cold has settled into the Pine Belt of Mississippi this week, and it’s the kind of chill that makes you appreciate the sweltering days of August.
Busy host’s guide to a no-fuss soup swap
A soup swap is the ultimate winter hack: Part potluck, part meal-prep party and 100% cozy comfort.
Say goodbye to overpriced groceries: 6 hacks to save hundreds each month
Ask any American about their biggest financial worry for 2025, and the cost of groceries will likely top the list.
City of Columbus Building Permits, June 9-12, 2025
June 18, 2025
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