Letter: In defense of Oktibbeha County schools
I think that it is unfair to state that Starkville schools rank better than Oktibbeha in scores that compare schools nationwide.
Letter: Caledonia’s jewel of a library
My family has lived in Caledonia for over 12 years now.
Letter: Think Barbour would make a great president
If (the biggest word in the English language) memory serves me correctly Steve Mullen came here from California.
Musings on newspapers and how they are changing
As the Internet gets more and more common, even dinosaurs like me are becoming comfortable using it. At the same time, various methods of print media are fading from use.
Sidewalk plans comply with city rules
Let’s set the record straight. In the August 30th edition of “readers comment,” an anonymous posting asked questions about the sidewalk conflict at GTP&DD in Starkville.
Letter: Too many attack ads
Attack ads and negative campaigning have become all too common in the United States.
Letter: Reunited via the Internet
My husband and I are from Enterprise.
Starkville sidewalks: ‘We must begin somewhere’
Editor’s note: Columbus City Council has passed a sidewalk ordinance that would require (when feasible) the building of sidewalks in any new development.
Both the sidewalk ordinance and the Senior Enrichment Center are seeking to provide a positive impact within our city. Support for one does not indicate opposition for the other. In fact they should go hand in hand.
Unions have outlived their usefulness
Steve Moore raised several good points in his letter supporting the right of labor unions to strike (Voice of the people, Aug. 25).
Letter; Charmed by visit
My friends and I visited your town in June.
Letter: A response to critics of strikers
I am writing in response to the anonymous bloggers who have offered their opinions about the ongoing strike at Omnova. I worked at United Technologies formerly American Bosch beginning in the union ranks then moving into a management position.
Why liberalism is bad for America
In the article “Republicans have hot, cold feelings on Constitution,” by Ben Evans, he states that Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-IL, has proposed nine amendments to the Constitution. Among them are the RIGHT to quality housing and education.
Thinks restaurant has explaining to do
My family and I have always enjoyed eating at Mi Toro’s restaurant. They have good food at great prices.
Letter: Pop quiz
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Letter: Transported back in time by column
I just read your article from April 24 about Charles Lindbergh’s landing in Maben in 1923. It brought a smile to my face
Letter: Objects to tree cutting moratorium
I attended the Aug. 3, alderman meeting to state my objection to a six-month moratorium on cutting certain trees in the city of Starkville.
Letter: Thinks article was recruitment tool
The article written by Commercial Dispatch staff on Aug. 8 concerning the strike at the Omnova Solutions plant in Columbus, contains a website that recruits temporary replacement workers.
Letter: Disagrees with letter
First of all, thank you for publishing my letters. Signed letters carry so much more weight than anonymous posts, but even they give an insight to the opinions and attitudes of the general public.
Letter: Partisanship won’t solve local issues
After reading Councilman Dumas’ letter it reminded me of past conversations I have had.