Thom Caraccio: Mishaps and mayhem in making movies
More stories from the sets of TV and motion pictures.
Roses and Thorns: 5-31-25
A rose to all those who participated in Tuesday’s Columbus Mayoral Forum, not only the three candidates – Stephen Jones, Darren Leach and Bill Strauss
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,
Ask Rufus: An amazing day
Jessica Crawford, southeastern regional director of the Archaeological Conservancy, described Thursday as an amazing day.
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
Slimantics: A kid’s summer should be outdoors and active
I grew up in a world where almost all kids were feral once school let out for summer.
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
Slimantics: The sports editor blues
It’s the end of May, which means the period of time sports editors dread most, especially sports editors who don’t work in major cities. High school spring sports have ended. Newspapers that have colleges nearby are seeing those sports draw to close as well.
Sid Salter: Like good moonshine, Bragg’s trilogy of Southern white poverty memoirs ages smoothly
As a journalist, writer Rick Bragg has covered most of man’s inhumanities to man – war, poverty, mass-casualty terrorist attacks, drug crime, riots, school shootings, outrageous politicians, overt and often violent acts of racism, hurricanes, tornadoes, graft and corruption and garden-variety injurious behavior.
Bobby Harrison: It’s time for lawmakers to do Mississippi taxpayers a solid
In early April, the Mississippi Legislature opted to end the 2025 session and come back in special session, at greater expense to taxpayers, to pass a budget for the upcoming fiscal year that begins July 1.
Possumhaw: Another beautiful morning
Sam, the fisherman, left early around four or five o’clock headed to a fishing lake two hours away.
Roses and Thorns: 5-24-25
A rose of remembrance on this Memorial Day weekend to all those who died in military service to our nation. For that reason, of the
Ask Rufus: Memorial Day is not just another holiday
Sometimes people forget the real meaning of Memorial Day. It isn’t about backyard barbecues, fun gatherings and cold beverages. Last Saturday, I discussed the role of Columbus in the history of Memorial Day. Thursday morning, I went to Columbus Air Force Base and experienced the real meaning of Memorial Day.
Thom Caraccio: The Vickery Boys ride again
Well, I wish that were true, but time moves on. Mahlon Vickery passed not long ago, and Harold is living in retirement near Atlanta. I do communicate with him occasionally.
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
Slimantics: A penny
It probably won’t create much of a stir, but the U.S. Mint is producing its final batch of pennies this week, three months after President Trump ordered the U.S. Treasury to stop making the coin.
Our View: If city is going to help fund small events, a policy is needed
In the course of a year, there are all sorts of events, programs, festivals and competitions people enjoy. The diversity of these offerings enriches the lives of citizens and deserves the support of the community and city leaders.
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.
Our View: Summer feeding programs fill crucial need
Every summer is a hungry summer for Mississippi children
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
