Our View: As events resume, let’s respect others’ caution

This weekend we’ll see something we haven’t seen in more than a year: Big crowds gathered for an event.

Our View: HBO’s ‘Our Towns’ focuses on some of Columbus’ positives

More than a few Columbus residents may not  be inclined to watch the new documentary “Our Towns” on HBO Max, which features Columbus among eight small cities across the country.

Our View: More transparency in church sex scandals would likely build faith

“It doesn’t matter what you do as long as you look good doing it.” A fruitless Bible challenge would be to scour the gospels and

Our View: Is Ward 6 vote margin a referendum on direction of city?

Tuesday’s primary elections in Columbus provided one piece of the puzzle. Will city government remain largely status quo? Or will the June 8 general elections

Our View: Today’s vote is consequential; make your voice heard

Today, Golden Triangle voters have the opportunity to participate in our nation’s most intimate form of self-government. Although municipal elections rarely generate the interest and

Our View: Tonight’s forum gives voters chance to learn about candidates

Tonight at 6:30 p.m., The Commercial Dispatch and WCBI will host a candidate forum for Columbus municipal candidates in contested races at the Lyceum at

Our View: Public can help police respond to crime

The effectiveness of criticism often relies on how it is received. On Tuesday, Columbus Police Chief Fred Shelton revealed the city’s plan to curb crime

Our View: A single business shouldn’t stop an otherwise prudent code change

When considering code regulations, cities are often required to walk a fine line. On one hand, codes are an essential part of protecting the public.

Our View: Down the stretch we come

If you think of the COVID-19 pandemic in horse racing terms, it could be said we are coming out of the final turn. Cases are

Our View: Our school crisis is a community crisis

In times of crisis, it is important not to panic, but instead focus energy on a clear-eyed view of the circumstances with an emphasis on solutions.

Our View: For the mayor, we wish for a speedy recovery and for more clarity

Wednesday morning, Columbus Mayor Robert Smith released a statement on his health.

It turned out to be a lot like ordering a meal at a bad restaurant: It arrived late and there wasn’t much to it when it got there.

Our View: Easing mask mandates is premature

On Tuesday, Gov. Tate Reeves held one of his semi-regular coronavirus briefings. During the briefing, he announced an executive order that yet again makes us

Our View: Gardening, a perfect pandemic therapy

It’s been almost a year since COVID-19 arrived in our community. It’s been a tough year for all of us, and even with the arrival

Our View: A lesson from Texas

This week’s winter storms have taken a toll on Mississippians. At its worst, tens of thousands of residents suffered from power outages at some point

Our View: An appreciation of those who have kept us warm and safe

For most of us the winter storm that arrived Sunday and, like an unwelcome visitor, has lingered far too long, has been an inconvenience, a

Our View: Todd Gale’s passing leaves Columbus’ light dimmer

All across the city of Columbus on Saturday, citizens were bracing themselves for a blow from a winter storm that was set to arrive on

Our View: Starkville Utilities rolls out energy efficiency program

In the late 70s, when America found itself facing an energy crisis, a saying began to circulate: If there are no throw blankets on your

Our View: Columbus, an unexpected birthplace for public education

From its inception, the United States was an experiment, a concept in self-government never before practiced in what was then considered the civilized world. Other

Our View: CMSD shows restraint on calendar issue

Perception is reality. When the Columbus Municipal School District opened its regular board meeting Monday, there was some sentiment the board would adopt a modified

Our View: Now is the time to step up

For most Americans, much of what government does is in the abstract in the sense that it often has no direct bearing on their daily