Letter: Encouraged by projected state GDP growth
In Sid Salter’s column published in The Dispatch Nov. 10, he states that soaring gas prices are the reasons why GOP expects gains in 2022
Letter: Concerned about Columbus’ fiscal decisions
Being a citizen of Columbus it is disheartening to watch our city council endangering the financial position of the city again. Historically I watched the
Letter: Sound ordinance observations
I am so glad gas-powered lawn mowers, blowers and possibly weed eaters will be outlawed by the new noise ordinance except during city and Visit
Letter: Highlights the good done in our community
Gratitude abounds. Margaret Mead, an American cultural anthropologist, once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. In
Letter: Advocates for using relief money for energy efficiency efforts
Last night, Bonnie and I went to a local restaurant for free food in return for enduring a presentation for over-priced products. In this case,
Letter: Skeptical of decisions to change work week
According to a lady employed by us — the citizens of Columbus — who was interviewed by WCBI, there are a number of city employees
Letter: Wants more attention for other cold cases
Cold Justice is the most interesting and informative TV police program on the air. I wish while these investigators were in town our local authorities
Letter: Believes editorial on supervisors was misguided
I take issue with The Commercial Dispatch’s Wednesday editorial castigating Leroy Brooks for not getting along with Harry Sanders during County Supervisors meetings. This is
Letter: Encourages giving to local charities that have a direct impact
This morning my husband did some research, as this is the charitable season, and seeking out a good charity where the funds are used totally
Letter: Clarifies LINK’s role with development authority
There is currently a position available on the Lowndes County Industrial Development Authority (LCIDA) board. At present, the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors has reached
Letter: Most Mississippi Republicans in DC vote ‘no’ to infrastructure despite adding to debt in other ways
Such is the state of our national politics. Representative Paul Gosar (R, AZ) tweets a doctored animation showing him killing colleague Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez without any
Letter: Believes flat tax isn’t possible in US
An article that I read last week brings me back to the Nov. 7 column in The Dispatch by Wyatt Emmerich in which he states
Letter: Wants to see more moral maturity in officials
Thank God for Commercial Dispatch being #1 in news media and my source of current events, breaking news and public information! I truly believe parents
Letter: Notes the importance of local newspapers
I read yesterday yet another report on the demise of a small-town newspaper. The Burlington, Iowa Hawk Eye was acquired by a publishing giant in
Letter: Finds hypocrisy in ‘love it or leave it’ statement
As usual, I found some things to agree with in Lee Roy Lollar’s November 5 letter to The Dispatch, particularly with regard to how the
Letter: Thinks landscape architect should be involved in Propst project
I am extremely disappointed that the City Council hired an engineering firm to design the masterplan for Propst Park, instead of a qualified landscape architect.
Letter: Disagrees with Emmerich’s conclusion
Mr. Wyatt Emmerich states in his column that some of the things that Facebook has been doing recently has had the effect of reducing real
Letter: Reader compares his separation pay to proposed payouts to migrants
What is the difference in the military separating my family and me many many times during my life serving our country on active duty and
Letter: Believes councilmen are not being good stewards
Definition of steward: A trustee, who is an overseer. The city council is an overseer/trustee of city finances. A majority of the council is against
Letter: Believes forensic audit would help city move forward
I have a wishlist just like Councilwoman Ethel Stewart. We are all proud of our city, and we all want to live in safe, well-kept
