Sid Salter: Bird flu a dire concern to state’s almost $4 billion top agricultural commodity
Empty coolers on grocery store egg product shelves, dramatically higher prices when you can find eggs, and angst and dread among those who make their livings in Mississippi’s robust poultry and egg industry – that’s the new reality.
Letter: Jewish temple expresses concern over MSU’s design
Publisher’s note: The following is a letter from the board of trustees at the B’nai Israel temple in Columbus, which was sent to Mississippi State
Letter: Perspective on the governance and future of MSMS
Suddenly we are faced with a revelation, as we witness the responses that MUW and Mississippi State University (MSU) made to the request for proposals
Letter: Responds to Lollar letter
Lee Roy Lollar, by staying at a hotel once or twice I guess it made you an expert on many things and some knowledge of
Possumhaw: Back to birds & bugs
According to “All About Birds” the Dark-eyed Junco birds visit our sunny south in hopes of warmer winters by spring they should be leaving northward. There are other Juncos besides the “Dark-eyed” variety also “Yellow-eyed,” “Guadalupe” and “Volcano” Juncos.
Letter: The best at everything
I find myself objecting to the editor’s fact-checking Lee Roy Lollar’s letter. The vote count, both popular and Electoral, are in the past and no
Letter: Disappointed in two candidates who didn’t appear at debate
Democratic candidate Supervisor Leroy Brooks and businessman Bill Strauss both showed up for the televised public debate and were willing to put their qualifications and
Thom Caraccio: The twins get up close and personal
Working in the film industry can be a weird experience.
Roses and Thorns: 3-1-25
A rose to the Lowndes County Democratic Party which staged this year’s first public mayoral debate on Tuesday at the Columbus Municipal Complex. State representative
Letter: Where will following the money lead?
I was fascinated to read The Dispatch laying out the money trail in “Our View” this past Friday. Using MSMS as a bit of sleight
Ask Rufus: Frame houses and English China
The Choctaw and Chickasaw of northeast Mississippi in the early 1800s were a civilized, cultured people.
Our View: To see who benefits from an MSMS move, follow the money
If the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District didn’t have plans to build a new high school, it’s possible the idea of relocating the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science to the MSU campus might never have moved beyond conjecture.
Letter: Cuts will be good for America in the long term
I slept at a Holiday Inn Express once or twice so that makes me an expert on many things and some knowledge of all things.
Our View: One debate, numerous winners
It’s almost impossible for those who attend a candidate debate to reach a consensus, but we are willing to state as fact that those who turned out for Tuesday’s mayoral debate left feeling better – perhaps much better – about the upcoming election.
Letter: Pending city school changes create logistical headaches
An acquaintance of mine has custody of his three children – a girl, another girl and a boy. All three attend Franklin Elementary School. The
Letter: Enjoyed debate
The debate last night was very good, at least the part I heard. Both candidates have the heart and ambition to make “Columbus Great Again.”
Our View: A small gesture can produce a smile
A child’s first haircut may evoke tears, but after that, a fresh haircut is a pleasant experience. There’s something about it that puts a bounce in your step and boosts your confidence. It’s one of the indulgences we allow ourselves at more or less regular intervals.
Possumhaw: Cold feet, Warm heart
It took a good bit of time dealing with the weather in the past few weeks. Cold temperatures dropped into the teens after having a week of 70 degrees.
Letter: The welfare queen meme is alive and well
The two worst periods of oppressive inflation I have experienced were both under Democratic presidents. Jimmy Carter was in office during a stagnant economy and
Roses and Thorns: 2-22-25
A rose to the Columbus City Council for tabling a motion to renew the city’s contract with its lobbying firm until the firm provides information
Deputies searching for two suspects in Sunday double homicide
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