Letter: Will elections be held?
As a person with pathological Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS), I find myself wondering whether elections will be held this November. GOP congressmen have been ordered
Letter: Another BOS overreach: Countywide building codes
In 2014, the Board of Supervisors (BOS) hired a firm to develop a comprehensive plan for Oktibbeha county and ten years later the BOS are
Letter: Response to Larry Watson
After reading Mr. Watson’s comments regarding the Memphis Town Community Action Group (CAG), I was very disappointed with his comments. If Mr. Watson had done
Letter: Reader shaken by news of fatal helicopter crash
The recent helicopter crash that claimed the lives of three dedicated emergency medical professionals serving the Columbus area has left me deeply shaken. As our
Letter: Reader concerned about cuts to Medicaid
The proposal to renew the tax cuts from ten years ago will, according to the Treasury Department, save the richest .1% of taxpayers an average
Letter: Continued lack of leadership on amphitheater
The Senator Terry Brown Amphitheater is causing so much drama and division. Despite a 2015 groundbreaking, there is still little consensus on a path forward.
Letter: Observations on national news
Andrew Tate has millions of followers on what is weirdly called the “manosphere” online. Millions of men follow him, even though (or, perhaps, because) he
Letter: Holiday Inn Express education and more
I appreciate the interest in my education in dealing with Democrat mentality. I would like to state I graduated from Lee High, the School of
Letter: Country is in need of good leadership
History is repeating itself. I would not be surprised to wake up one morning shortly and see Russian troops and vehicles on the streets of
Letter: Jewish temple expresses concern over MSU’s design
Publisher’s note: The following is a letter from the board of trustees at the B’nai Israel temple in Columbus, which was sent to Mississippi State
Letter: Perspective on the governance and future of MSMS
Suddenly we are faced with a revelation, as we witness the responses that MUW and Mississippi State University (MSU) made to the request for proposals
Letter: Responds to Lollar letter
Lee Roy Lollar, by staying at a hotel once or twice I guess it made you an expert on many things and some knowledge of
Letter: The best at everything
I find myself objecting to the editor’s fact-checking Lee Roy Lollar’s letter. The vote count, both popular and Electoral, are in the past and no
Letter: Disappointed in two candidates who didn’t appear at debate
Democratic candidate Supervisor Leroy Brooks and businessman Bill Strauss both showed up for the televised public debate and were willing to put their qualifications and
Letter: Where will following the money lead?
I was fascinated to read The Dispatch laying out the money trail in “Our View” this past Friday. Using MSMS as a bit of sleight
Letter: Cuts will be good for America in the long term
I slept at a Holiday Inn Express once or twice so that makes me an expert on many things and some knowledge of all things.
Letter: Pending city school changes create logistical headaches
An acquaintance of mine has custody of his three children – a girl, another girl and a boy. All three attend Franklin Elementary School. The
Letter: Enjoyed debate
The debate last night was very good, at least the part I heard. Both candidates have the heart and ambition to make “Columbus Great Again.”
Letter: The welfare queen meme is alive and well
The two worst periods of oppressive inflation I have experienced were both under Democratic presidents. Jimmy Carter was in office during a stagnant economy and
Letter: New words
Neologisms (new words) are tricky. A new word can seem useful but have no social staying power. It can outrage the pedantry of the language
