Ask Rufus: ‘The Night Before Christmas’
The poem “The Night Before Christmas” is an enduring American Christmas tradition, but few know its history or realize its impact on how we celebrate Christmas.
Our View: From uncertainty to momentum at MUW
Spend any time around the Mississippi University for Women campus or visit The W’s social media and you’ll notice a distinct spirit of optimism.
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
Slimantics: Familiarity breeds Christmas movie contempt
Cable and streaming services have pretty much ruined Christmas movies.
Raymond Barranco: Leveling the playing field and returning influence to voters
In earlier columns, I discussed ways to make voting more convenient and how to prevent politicians from becoming complacent. Next, I want to address another crucial issue: reducing money’s influence on politics.
Our View: Coat donations are especially important this time of year
It was almost 70 degrees Saturday when the I AM Mentoring program distributed 500 winter coats at Missionary Union Baptist Church in Columbus. It was perfect timing, which underscores the capricious nature of the weather in the Golden Triangle.
Possumhaw: Me & Jimmy
I have a nice collection of Christmas stories. I thought I’d share a few over the next two Tuesdays before Christmas Eve arrives.
Thom Caraccio: Make more Mississippi movies?
In the heyday of the 80s and 90s when I was doing most of my film related work, Los Angeles, New York and South Florida were where most of the movies and TV shows were being filmed.
Roses and Thorns: 12-13-25
A rose to Columbus Municipal School District Interim Superintendent Craig Chapman, whose Superintendent’s Student Council is giving students a voice in school operations and policies.
Ask Rufus: 117 Years of Letters to Santa
It’s once again time for children to write letters to Santa Claus.
Our View: Local expertise is valuable — but not without guardrails and leadership
For years now, the city of Columbus has struggled to create and maintain a viable economic development strategy.
Raymond Barranco: Improving the candidates
In my previous column, I outlined how making voting more convenient would address one of the main barriers to participation.
Slimantics: Beware the tiger
I think American racism is a lot like having a tiger as a pet.
Bobby Harrison: Vouchers to Mississippi schools teaching Christian values are OK, but what if other values are taught?
Mississippi private school officials have said they would welcome receiving public funds from state taxpayers to help educate their students, but not if it means governmental oversight of their faith-based curriculum and their admissions requirements.
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
Possumhaw: Caught in the middle again
It’s exactly one week since Thanksgiving as I write this column.
Our View: Unsung heroes
There is something pure and beyond reproach about the unsung heroes of a community.
Roses and Thorns: 12-6-25
A rose to the Columbus Girlchoir and Columbus Sings Messiah, whose concerts are a highlight of the Christmas season. The Columbus Girlchoir will hold its
Ask Rufus: Searching for Thomas Thomas
One of, if not the biggest, mysteries surrounding the founding of Columbus is who was Thomas Thomas.
Thom Caraccio: In the keys with The Treez and Jimmy
I’ve witnessed those one night stands, must have played in a thousand bands… – Jackson Browne
