Letter: The holidays
’Tis the season to be thankful for the coming of the newborn King, Jesus the Christ, for they called him Immanuel, Mary’s baby, Wonderful Counselor,
Letter: Can the BOS steal Christmas?
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the Courthouse; Not a supervisor was stirring, not even their leader. Their money buckets were placed by
Letter: MTG’s taxpayer funded retirement
Froma Harrop wrote about Margorie Taylor Greene fleeing Congress. I wish to add a postscript. When she leaves in January, she will have been in
Letter: In need of a Christmas light tour
Why doesn’t the paper tell us where the best Christmas light displays are in town? Maybe that would get more people or neighborhoods to decorate?
Letter to the Editor: In appreciation to Dr. Shumake
I hope many people will take the opportunity to read the article about Jo Shumake which was in yesterday‘s paper highlighting what a fantastic job
Letter to the editor: Amy Bogue
Impressed with local production of The Nutcracker This weekend I had the joy of attending The Wherehouse’s first-ever production of The Nutcracker, and I left
Letter: Amphitheater parking
Parking fees sound high. How many of these parking slots are supposed to be handicapped per code? Will these be at the same price? Berry
Letter: Quiet, nurses
I just learned that our Republican friends, as part of the 870 pages of the One Big Beautiful Bill, have stripped nursing of its professional
Letter: We can have a top-notch amphitheater
Despite the gloom and doom being forecasted by many skeptical naysayers and people who don’t get out and about very often, nor do they visit other municipalities who have one and are reaping enormous benefits, I beg to differ with their opinions. Here are a few reasons why!
Letter to the editor: Bob Raymond
Forgotten ordinances Years ago, the Columbus City Council formed a committee and then passed a new sign ordinance for Highway 45. Several existing signs were
Letter: Insurance power makes reform unlikely
I just read Bobby Harrison’s column. He hesitantly raised the specter of the need for universal paid (or partly paid) health care. I think he
Letter: Elections have consequences
A communist was elected the Mayor of NYC. He has promised free everything to everyone by taxing the wealthy! I’m afraid a lot of New
Letter: Stop complaining and vote
After noticing the voting on Tuesday in the states of New York, New Jersey and Virginia, I am sure we as Mississippians can follow suit.
Letter: A learning lesson
We all know that people stand up when their backs are against the wall. That’s what happened in this partial election. These are the same
Letter: Commentary on local and national politics
For years there has been an effort to have a forensic audit and it was voted down by a majority of the council. Columbus’ finances
Letter: Lowndes County Sports Hall of Fame
On April 15, 2025 a large crowd gathered at The Trotter Convention Center to recognize and celebrate the inaugural class being inducted into the Lowndes
Letter to the editor: Kelly Williams
Welcome to the South Africans! I just read the current President’s new policy on refugee quotas dropping from 125,000 to 7,500 a year. I’m sure
Letter to the editor: Lee Roy Lollar
Bothered by the local politics Where to start? Having a PhD from the “School of Hard Knocks,” graduated Suma Cum Lordy in Common Sense, I
Letter to the editor: Bill Gillmore
Data fight From his corner, Professor Barranco, in his second letter, gave us percentages for SNAP distribution. From the opposite corner, Stan Wheeler gave us
Letter to the editor: Kabir Karriem
Open letter to the Governor I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you on behalf of concerned constituents regarding an imminent
