Our View: The high cost of inaction at a deadly intersection
One of the most popular video games of the 1980s was a game called “Frogger,” where players used a joystick to make frogs jump as they crossed the road, dodging speeding traffic on multiple lanes.
Our View: Why the library remains a community cornerstone
On Saturday, the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library will join thousands of other libraries in a program that would have delighted Benjamin Franklin.
Our View: Addressing the hidden roots of premature death
When Rosie Lee Harris of Columbus celebrated her 103rd birthday Monday, it prompted a familiar question: Why do some people live far beyond the normal life expectancy?
Our View: Autonomy is the key to securing MSMS’ future
Since it began operations in the fall of 1988, the Mississippi School for Math and Science has occupied an awkward place in the state’s public education system. Along with the other residential high school, the Mississippi School of the Arts, MSMS exists as a ward of the state’s Department of Education. It has no school board, no local funding source and owns no property.
Our View: A delicate balance for Oktibbeha County’s future
One of the appeals of living outside the city limits is that property owners can do pretty much as they please with their land. That is also one of the negatives associated with rural life.
Our View: SMART Transit proves its value
We most often associate bus services with big cities, where buses play a key role in managing traffic flow by reducing the number of private vehicles on city streets. Bus services can be important in small cities, too, providing transportation for the disabled and those without access to private vehicles. Buses provide those citizens with easier access to jobs, doctors’ offices, hospitals, grocery stores, shops and even airports.
Our View: A new public face for CAFB
The mission of Columbus Air Force Base is such that most of the young Air Force personnel live in our community for only a short period of time.
Our View: Brunch in the Bible Belt
When the city of Starkville considers making changes to citywide ordinances, it is standard procedure for the board to hold two public meetings before the Board of Aldermen puts the matter to a vote. It’s good policy to allow citizens to have their say. Quite often, a suggestion from a citizen makes the final result better.
Our View: Replacing positions is easy. Replacing experience is not.
A young preacher moved to a small town and the pastors of the other two churches there welcomed him by taking him fishing.
Our View: Why Columbus’ fossil park is already a success story
Some things seem destined for success even when they are little more than an idea.
Our View: America’s 250th comes at the right time
By now, saying our nation is bitterly divided has almost become a cliche, as obvious as noting that the sky is blue. Each news cycle seems to offer something new that further polarizes the people and inflames passions to the point that we are tempted to see each other as enemies.
Our View: As the year ends, opportunity begins
For as long as humans have used calendars, about 4,000 years, the approach of a new year has inspired in us a sense of renewal — a chance to put things in order as the current year ends and look forward to the approaching new year.
Our View: What Dickens – and Bridgette – teach us about kindness
A recent message from one mom to another posted on Facebook stands out to us as a message suitable to the season.
Our View: From uncertainty to momentum at MUW
Spend any time around the Mississippi University for Women campus or visit The W’s social media and you’ll notice a distinct spirit of optimism.
Our View: Coat donations are especially important this time of year
It was almost 70 degrees Saturday when the I AM Mentoring program distributed 500 winter coats at Missionary Union Baptist Church in Columbus. It was perfect timing, which underscores the capricious nature of the weather in the Golden Triangle.
Our View: Local expertise is valuable — but not without guardrails and leadership
For years now, the city of Columbus has struggled to create and maintain a viable economic development strategy.
Our View: Unsung heroes
There is something pure and beyond reproach about the unsung heroes of a community.
Our View: A small harvest with big promise at MSU’s student farm
It’s called the paradox of plenty. Despite having some of the richest soil and an ideal climate for food production, Mississippi imports 90% of the food its residents consume.
Our View: Small town parades bring big holiday spirit
When we think of parades during the holiday season, our attention often turns to the big parades like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York or The Tournament of Roses Parade in California.
Our View: Mock trials build key skills in students
Parents and educators spend a lot of time and energy trying to keep kids out of courtrooms.
City of Columbus Building, Permits, May 27-June 5, 2025
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