Letter: Endorses Kabir Karriem
August 5th is the day and District 41, which encompasses Columbus, is the place. We have got to cast our vote for the best qualified
Letter: Response to Sid Salter
If you were a parent of a gifted child who was looking for colleges, you found out fairly quickly that opportunities to shine on a
Letter: Plane wrong
President Trump angrily posted that “this highly respected country is donating the plane to the United States Air Force/Defense department AND NOT TO ME [his
Letter: Will panhandling law be struck down?
In Louisiana 2017, Slidell had an ordinance restricting panhandlers which included a license fee to panhandle. A federal court found that violated First Amendment protections
Letter: Those who voted for OBBB should be voted out
The Big Beautiful Bill is an embodiment of the assumption that the rich deserve the best—ideally, to live forever; and the poor deserve nothing, to
Letter to the editor: Khadirah J. Allen
Believes Starkville should reopen business owner’s drive As an interested citizen observing the Highway 182 Revitalization Project through the media, I have followed the recent
Letter to the editor: Bill Gillmore
Local hospital news encouraging I find it encouraging that Baptist Memorial Hospital is acquiring OCH in Starkville. This means that the hospital is in a
Letter to the editor: Larry Watson
There’s good work to be done Congratulations to Mayor Stephen Jones and the new and former members of the Columbus City Council. We are embarking
Letter to the editor: VG Thompson
Preparedness and coordination are crucial in disaster responses Recognizing the current administration’s FEMA position, I offer the following for all to ponder. Mississippi is the
Letter: Rebuttal to Mr. Whitten’s recent letter
I obviously don’t agree with Mr. Whitten’s recent letter. President Trump was courageous enough to do what other recent presidents were afraid to do: use
Letter: Commentary on Trump’s use of the military
I have written about the danger of military coups from maintaining a standing army. The declared intention by Donald Trump of using military force against
Letter: Congress should assert itself on the question of war
Has the U.S. Senate and House taken a leave of absence? Why are they continued on the government payroll? This MAD PERSON is creating havoc
Letter: I Dream of Jeannie and thoughts of inconvenient truths
Aw the Heck with it, my insides have churned and churned relentlessly most of the early morning; there will be no peace within me ‘til
Letter to the editor: Berry Hinds
Mr. Mickens’ legacy Mr. Mickens has stayed true throughout his time on the council. He has looked for every way he could squeeze the public
Letter: No Hitler
It seems like an epoch ago that I wrote that Hitler and Trump are nothing alike. While they share a lot of political tactics, they
Letter to the editor: Jiben Roy
Tragedy all over So many human tragedies took place in a couple of days. Is it a coincidence? A Boeing Dreamliner crashed within 30 seconds
Letter: Poetic rejoinder
Bill Gillmore does not spew venom; Like a viper, he delivers precisely. If Rogers were here He could not spread good cheer But his venom
Letter: Poem misses its mark
Ms Baeuerlin’s clever poem dedicated to Mr. Gilbert missed its mark. His letters do not “spew venom.” They offer facts and his interpretation of them.
Letter: A poem for frequent Dispatch letter-writer
Saw Mr. Gillmore spewing venom the other day, He normally has negative things to say. First put on Mr. Rogers sweater, And perhaps write something
Letter: Writing and grammar skills
I just read about Columbus schools achieving better Readind skills.Im proud of that.The Grammar and Writing skills are pathetic in adults!I sess stuff and said
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