Letter: Columnist seems to think criticism is unpatriotic
James Baldwin famously wrote, “I love America more than any other country in the world, and for exactly this reason, I insist on the right
Slimantics: Women’s sports never needed saving
One thing that has come from efforts to keep transgender women out of women’s sports is the exposure of the perilous state of women’s sports.
Raymond Barranco: Fairness – Why do we care so much?
One of my favorite things about living in Mississippi is the lack of traffic. Sure, certain intersections get backed up and the Interstate (for those of you lucky enough to live near one) occasionally experiences traffic jams, but we don’t have big-city traffic here. Which is why my head wants to explode every time I visit family back in south Louisiana.
Letter: Restaurant adds to the community fabric
Every community needs a place that feels like home. A place where people gather, celebrate, grieve, laugh, reconnect, and simply belong. For Columbus, I believe
Possumhaw: Beware of the bite
Okay it was only three months ago I wrote a piece about snakes. I don’t like snakes no matter what kind and where they are or what they’re doing.
Letter: Hwy 45 and Mike Parra Road suggestion
I am writing in regards to the article in the Saturday, July 11 edition about the planned overhaul on Hwy. 45 at the intersection of
Bobby Harrison: Tales of Donald Trump’s involvement in the World Cup and Two Mississippi Museums
President Donald Trump’s insistence on interfering in the World Cup’s officiating and disciplinary actions and then bragging about his involvement conjure memories of how he horned in on the opening of the Two Mississippi Museums in 2017.
Letter: Respect parking signs
I see this all the time, cars parked in front of signs that say no parking. This lady was stopped and on her phone near
Thom Caraccio: A weekend out with The Rogues
The northern part of Mississippi has its own legacy that far outweighs its size and population. It’s ground zero for rock and roll, blues and country. Without northern Mississippi, including Columbus, those genres would not exist in Chicago. Nor would they exist in Los Angeles, Detroit, New York or even Texas.
Roses and Thorns: 7-11-26
A rose to Columbus Air Force Base, which held its change of command ceremony Wednesday. We congratulate outgoing 14th Flying Training Wing commander Col. James
Our View: Why The Dispatch is embracing philanthropy to amplify local news
The digital revolution has fundamentally reshaped how media companies operate, requiring legacy institutions to look beyond the traditional revenue streams of advertising and subscriptions.
Ask Rufus: A change of command
In a change of command ceremony in Hanger 2 at Columbus Air Force Base, presided over by Brig. Gen. Travolis Simmons, commander of the 19th Air Force, Col. James Blech – having completed his 2-year assignment at the base – relinquished command of the 14th Flying Training Wing to Col. Joshua Jenson.
Slimantics: A crisis we can’t afford
I bought my first home 34 years ago, a three-bedroom, two-bath house with a carport and large fenced backyard.
Mississippi Voices: True patriotism isn’t tribal — It’s sitting at the table
Arguably the most freedom- ringing document in history, the Declaration of Independence concludes with a pledge of mutual obligation: “we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” As we reflect on America at 250, one idea keeps returning to us: true patriotism is not tribal. Real independence requires working together despite, and sometimes because of, our differences.
Froma Harrop: Democrats need to take the car keys away from Bernie
The Platner fiasco has unleashed something of a brawl in the Democratic Party over how the sexting candidate with a Nazi tattoo came to be their rival to Susan Collins, now in her 5th term as Republican senator from Maine. Bernie Sanders thought his socialists could pass off blue-collar impersonator Graham Platner – a product of the elite Hotchkiss prep school – as a hard-working “oysterman.”
Local Voices: Franklin’s wager on the common good
As our nation marks its historic 250th anniversary this year, the air is naturally filled with grand reflections on liberty, revolution, and the brilliant minds who drafted our founding documents. We rightly celebrate Benjamin Franklin the diplomat, the scientist, and the master of the printing press.
Our View: Even after the loss, World Cup is a win for U.S. soccer
The United States’ 2026 World Cup journey ended on the field with a round of 16 exit, but off the field, the tournament was an unparalleled triumph for both the U.S. and FIFA.
Letter: My story, my dream
Publisher’s note: The following letter was written by the organizer of the R.E. Hunt High School Reunion. To my R. E. Hunt High School classmates,
Raymond Barranco: Why normal doesn’t mean natural
Dolly Parton taught us all how to feel about the working world before most of us ever had a job.
Daniel McCarthy: The Smithsonian’s patriotism problem
“Warning: The exhibits in this museum were prepared by people who don’t want you to love your country.”
