Letter: Phone and letter campaign needed for ‘big bill’
Now that Elon Musk has everything he wants — the removal of oversight from all his businesses, all the data on all of us from
Letter: Tiananmen Square anniversary
Wednesday, June 4, was the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre in Beijing. Tens of thousands of unhappy Chinese gathered there on April 15,
Letter: Severe weather prep is essential
Hurricane season is here! Our area, while not directly impacted by hurricane winds and storm surge, can suffer extended power outages, tornadoes, straight-line winds, flooding
Letter: Government doesn’t care what’s happening
Within a couple of days, gun violence has occurred like a volcanic eruption. At least seven incidents took place where a number of people were
Letter: Praises Rep. McLean’s efforts
This letter is to commend Representative Dana McLean for her work to secure rape kits for all hospital emergency rooms in the state. The measure
Letter: Who gets the money?
I was a little surprised at the remarks at the mayoral candidates’ forum. They all talked about city infrastructure — fixing stuff, building stuff, maintaining
Letter: When books burn and minds close
Seventy-two years ago, Ray Bradbury brought us Guy Montag, a fireman whose job was to keep people happy by burning all their books. Ignorance, presumably,
Letter: Bill Strauss endorsement
Realtor turned mayoral candidate Bill Strauss’ name seems to always have a way of appearing in the peripheral edges of my mind. Whether it was
Letter: After forum, decision is up to voters
The Commercial Dispatch-sponsored Mayoral Forum was very informative and entertaining. We hope you made it out to see the three candidates up close and personal
Letter: Where are MSMS’ students best served?
The State Legislature should reject any bill that would move MSMS from its MUW home, entangle it into a new Starkville High School, and transplant
Letter: Appreciates story
Please thank Abigail Sipe Rochester for the story she did on how several strangers met to follow in their fathers’ footsteps as POWs during WWII.
Letter: The federal government’s use of force
When I was in Marine Corps boot camp, my hand-to-hand combat instructor told us, “If your enemy has his finger in your eye, ignore it
Letter: Commentary on India and Pakistan conflict
Recently I read a couple of letters published in your newspaper referring to the conflict between India and Pakistan, and mediation by President Trump. Did
Letter: A most fitting name for the fossil park
Let’s play a little game of Jeopardy! Category? How about Notable Columbians? I’ll make it easier by providing the answer first, which is always in
Letter: No further delay in naming fossil park
I was pleased to see Saturday’s paper give a rose to the city for developing the fossil park, but I beg to differ about your
Letter: Columbus is at a crossroads
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech was delivered on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and
Letter: Believes MUW tuition should have been included
Thank you for Wednesday’s informative article about Mississippi State’s decision to charge additional tuition above 16 hours per semester. This is a change families need
Letter: Will miss Dr. Roy
Jiben Roy is as near to a friend as I have among The W faculty. He is a genuinely caring and peaceful man. His letters
Letter: Outgoing councilman shouldn’t be taking trip
An old proverb writer once said, “When you find yourself in a hole looking for a way to improve your legacy, the best thing to
Letter: Without habeas corpus there is no due process
Who remembers the Mexican killer bee sketch on Saturday Night Live in the mid-80s? John Belushi and companions dressed in costumes of yellow and black
Four local soccer teams place at state and regional tournaments
June 25, 2025
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