Letters to the Editor
Letter: Suggests further Fifth Street enhancements
I think it’s great to see the city is resurfacing Fifth Street North. It was way overdue. Now there will be lines guiding all the
Letter: Appreciates gift of funds
On April 6, Safe Haven, Inc. received a git of $18,100 from 100+ Women Who Care. This gift will make sure a difference to Safe
Letter: Questions priorities of city projects
I was surprised when the priority list was made that the amphitheater and amphitheater parking had such a priority. I, like many, believe this venue
Letter: Believes new Georgia voting laws are unnecessary
In his column this week, Mr. Ben Shapiro states that on the basis of whole cloth lies (never complained of Trump’s lies), major corporations went
Letter: Columbus mask ordinance should be reinstated
I believe that the City of Columbus should reinstate the mask mandate. Currently, in Lowndes County, only 18 percent of residents are fully vaccinated. Herd
Letter: Endorses Jacqueline DiCicco
Some people have a lasting influence on our lives, and Jacqueline DiCicco is such a person. I’m grateful for the fifteen years I worked with
Letter: Endorses Jacqueline DiDicco
The councilman from Ward 6 is either confused or not telling the truth. “Most of the city streets and roads in Ward 6 have been
Letter: Disagrees with views in recent column on transgender athletes
I have to disagree with your recent column concerning gender identity and the recent law passed disallowing gender changed boys to compete as girls in
Letter: Trump wasn’t able to address infrastructure
This past week, was reading article that more than 45,000 bridges in U.S. rated in poor condition, which brings me back to Steve Chapman’s March
Letter: Concerned about state of city and lack of transparency
With the local elections primaries two weeks away, you would think the Public Works Department would be busy in the wards cleaning gutters, unstopping street
Letter: Encourages changes to the plan to hire new COO
At the March 2 City Council meeting the mayor’s regime accepted the resignation of the Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) and authorized human resources to begin
Letter: Clarifies letter on income tax bill
I goofed — significantly — in my recent letter about eliminating the Mississippi state income tax. I claimed that wealthier Mississippians, with more discretionary income,
Letter: Supports HR 1 voting bill
GOP voter suppression has given Democrats no choice but to pass HR 1. It appears the Republicans are done with democracy, can’t win, the reason
Letter: Remembers Nancy Imes
I was saddened to read about the death of Nancy Imes. She was a remarkable and generous woman who contributed to and sponsored so many
Letter: Witness in murder trial responds to claims made in court
Justice has finally come for my dear friend Manuel Vasquez. I must commend DA Scott Colom for his efforts in unveiling the lies and deception
Letter: Believes tax plan benefits the wealthy most
As The Dispatch reported earlier this week, the proposal to overhaul Mississippi’s tax structure was killed in the Senate but then revived in the House
Letter: Appreciates care at Baptist
I’m not sure what all the bickering is about Baptist hospital in Columbus. Dad has pneumonia and has been checked in for a couple days.
Letter: Supports DiCicco for Ward 6
I have supported the councilman for Ward 6 in the past, but this year, I am voting for Jacqueline DiCicco. I hope you will too.
Letter: Doesn’t think state is positioned to remove income tax
Our tax policy needs to be formulated on what’s best for Mississippi, not as the winds blow from D.C., Harkins said Monday. That makes for
Letter: Questions Columbus project manager
It is time to take a good look at our city, our politicians, and our future. When you look at the roads, infrastructure, and schools,
