Slimantics: Takin’ the rap for rap
Yo, Mississippi has been churning out some of music’s GOATs — blues legends, pop stars, country crooners, gospel greats — for as long as those kind of tunes have been around.
Our View: Progress of Propst Park pickleball is pleasing
The arrival of spring is not a bad metaphor to use in describing the progress of the Propst Park. Just as drab winter turns to vibrant spring, the ongoing work – part of the city’s $4.4 million parks and recreation master plan – is vastly improving the appearance and features of the city’s historic park.
Sid Salter: Will Congress and the Trump White House agree on Medicaid cuts in states like Mississippi?
On March 11, The White House released a statement quoting President Donald Trump four times as saying that Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security will not be cut by his administration.
Our View: Chicanery on Military Road
Those “Word of the Day” calendars are excellent in helping expand your vocabulary. But today’s Word of the Day in Columbus isn’t found on a calendar, but on a city street.
Letter: National Day of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer will be observed in Columbus on the lawn of the Lowndes County Courthouse on Thursday, May 1, 12:00-12:45 pm. The
Letter: Soccer tournament was a sight to behold
As we approached downtown Columbus, the sounds of crowds cheering grew ever louder. We knew that today was definitely a special day; a day always
Possumhaw: Willy-nilly spring
The yellow and black swallowtail butterflies have arrived. They are so beautiful, flitting from tree to tree for a moment’s stop greeting new leaves before they wander off.
Letter: Doesn’t think MUW values relationship with MSMS
I’m an alumna of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) Class of 1995. I also taught in the physics and chemistry labs at
Thom Caraccio: I wanna be an ‘intimacy co-ordinator’
More stories from the film set.
Pretty much anyone who has ever seen a movie has at least seen the front titles where you’ll read all the usual jobs… director, producer, production designer, etc. And you don’t need me to tell you what a camera operator or stunt man is in the closing credits.
Roses and Thorns: 4-12-25
A rose to the Bass Anglers Sports Society (B.A.S.S.) which returns to Columbus for the first time in 21 years with the St. Croix Bassmaster
Ask Rufus: Tennessee Williams and the literary heritage of Columbus
The wonderful statue of Tennessee Williams by Bill Beckwith that Dixie Butler presented to the people of Columbus brings to mind the literary heritage that is found throughout the city’s history.
Letter: How much damage before MAGA sees what is happening?
Our gangster-in-chief is getting away with his almost mindless destruction, in part, because of a human psychological force called confirmation bias. People who voted for
Our View: Welcome home Inky
After a stressful week at The Commercial Dispatch building, we are happy to report that Inky the Cat has returned home.
Local Voices: Angry Leroy Brooks was beaten by voters, not absentee ballots
This is my response to the recently published letter to The Dispatch by Angry Leroy Brooks, the proverbial Fox of Aesop’s Fables, who found the grapes too sour once he saw he was unable to reach them.
Letter: Cutting of national parks budgets doesn’t make business sense
In case anyone still imagines that DOGE’s activities are about saving the Treasury money, consider what they are doing with our national parks. According to
Local Voices: Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus: A vision for unity and progress
As I embark on the role of Chairman of the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus, I am filled with profound gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility. This opportunity is more than a personal achievement. More importantly, it is a sacred trust bestowed upon me by my fellow members — a commitment to lead with virtues, listen with empathy, and amplify our collective voice for the communities we serve.
Slimantics: Cows, chickens and the Audrey Book Club
I’ve been thinking a good deal about animals lately. Maybe it’s because spring has arrived, which is the best time to observe nature at its most industrious. It might also be because of the book my sort-of-step-daughter, Audrey, selected for our two-person book club. I say “sort-of-step-daughter” because Audrey is 32, and I’ve been married to her mom, Tess, for less than three years. So it’s not as though she has ever asked me for gas money or to kill a cockroach in her bedroom.
Sid Salter: President Trump’s hints of ‘methods’ for a third term provide a powerful political distraction
How realistic are calls among his political followers for a third term in office for President Donald Trump?
Our View: After more than 80 years, JA remains dedicated to Lowndes children
The Junior Auxiliary of Columbus held its 75th Charity Ball Saturday at the Trotter Center. Those unfamiliar with JA might be inclined to dismiss the organization as a women’s social club. Visions of the Junior League on which JA was based when it started in 1942, with its debutante balls and high-society membership, certainly don’t tell the full – or even the best story of Junior Auxiliary.
Letter: Franklin Academy didn’t start in current building
In your April 4 edition, the superintendent of Columbus public schools, while talking about the closure of Franklin Academy, was quoted as saying: “Franklin opened
