Our View: Mall’s good looking renovation will hopefully lure quality tenants
The old Leigh Mall property has gone from eyesore to intrigue.
Our View: The Presley Triangle wasn’t enough for victory
Coming into Tuesday’s election, Brandon Presley’s formula for an upset win over incumbent Tate Reeves in the Governor’s race included dominating the vote in the counties west of I-55 (the Delta and the southwest portions of the state), Hinds County and turning from red to blue his home turf of Northeast Mississippi.
Our View: Election day decision: Turn out or tune out?
Tuesday is election day for county, district and state-wide offices in Mississippi. Contrary to what you often hear, 100% of eligible voters will participate in
Our View: Sheriff’s office silent on escapee for 5 hours; media could have helped
The interests of law enforcement and that of the media are not always the same, but in some cases, collaboration between the two is a matter of public safety.
Our View: A diesel company with a commitment to environmental sustainability
When PACCAR announced its plans for a $209 million expansion at its diesel engine manufacturing facility in Columbus, it was good news for the local economy. The additional 100 jobs created is no small matter.
Our View: Exciting changes coming for CAFB
The Air Force is currently holding a series of public meetings to discuss its plans for Columbus Air Force Base.
Our View: You don’t like it? Let’s do something about it.
In every community, there are two groups of concerned citizens — the “Somebody Should Do Something” group and the “Let’s Do Something” group.
Our View: The details matter, and they are typically beyond the headlines
As long as there has been news delivered in print form, which in America dates back to the 18th Century, there have been headlines to inform the reader what the story is about. In the span of a few words, a good headline conveys the most essential aspect of a story, often in a way that piques the curiosity of the reader to continue reading.
Our View: As CRA reassesses plans, the LINK may be a valuable resource
While reporting a related story last week, some interesting information about plans for the redevelopment of the 5-block Burns Bottom area emerged. A developer, who
Our View: The spelling bee seems to be on firm footing
Backed by a new corporate sponsor, it appears the Mississippi Spelling Bee is on solid footing, a remarkable turn-around from this time two years ago, when the state spelling bee was in jeopardy after losing its long-time financial sponsor.
Our View: Great time of the year for getting outdoors
Fall in the Golden Triangle never seems to arrive on schedule and once it does, don’t blink. Our northern neighbors might scoff, but when the high temperatures don’t make it out of the 50s, we consider it to be winter. Brrrrr.
Our View: Less expensive options for historic Black cemetery
There should be no debate about keeping Brush Arbor Cemetery, where many of the city of Starkville’s Black citizens were buried between the 1880s and the 1950s, clean of debris and properly maintained.
Our View: Starkville expected to take a smart approach to road maintenance
When local government officials think about street maintenance, all too often the only thing that comes to mind is filling potholes until the next major repaying project inevitably comes around.
Our View: ‘C’ rating represents progress for Noxubee schools
When the Mississippi Department of Education released its 2022-23 accountability scores Thursday, the Noxubee County School District didn’t have the highest score among Golden Triangle school districts.
Our View: Welty Symposium and Gala is a literary event that benefits the whole community
The Golden Triangle is blessed by the presence of two public universities whose presence in our communities not only serve as substantial economic engines, but enhance the lives of residents who have no connection to either university. We all benefit from their educational, cultural and artistic offerings.
Our View: The amphitheater should be a cautionary tale for CVB
The arrival of a $20,000 grant secured for the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau’s long-stalled children’s museum has resurrected informal talks about reviving the project.
Our View: Good news for Brookville Garden
When Brookville Garden apartments are in the news, it’s rarely good news.
Our View: This week, art is all around
What is the Golden Triangle known for?
Our View: Scholarship program is one answer in recruiting, retaining rural doctors
During Tuesday’s Columbus Rotary Club meeting, Wahnee Sherman, executive director of the Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship program, noted that since its inception in 2007, the program has produced 100 physicians who have agreed to work in rural areas.
Our View: Growing a culture of service
Rodney Smith, Jr., started mowing lawns quite by accident, after noticing an elderly man struggling with the chore.