Thom Caraccio: A night at Neal’s
More tales from the rock and roll road.
Ask Rufus: Snowdrops, the heralds of spring
There are several subjects that I am interested in and really enjoy researching.
Our View: Supporting efforts to keep MSMS at MUW is not a dig at MSU
Molly Ivins, the late columnist, essayist and political commentator, once wrote a column on the subject of gun control, using her marvelous humor to make her point.
Letter: Oktibbeha county taxes will increase
During 2024, the Oktibbeha Board of Supervisors (BOS) hired a new County Administrator, Mr. Wayne Carpenter. Being a person who enjoys a good laugh and
Our View: Do you have opinions on MSMS? Here’s who to call
The success of acupuncture depends on knowing where to apply the pressure. The same can be said of influencing policy. In Tuesday’s edition, a Dispatch
Sid Salter: Making insurance commissioner’s post appointive is overdue
Kudos to Mississippi Commissioner of Insurance Mike Chaney for advocating for the elimination of his elective office by changing it to an appointive one in the interest of “taking the politics out” of the regulation of the insurance industry in the state.
Letter: Duck Tails in DC
Donald Duck’s uncle was the world’s richest Duck — Scrooge McDuck — who liked to dive and swim in his money bin. Today, we have
Our View: Kerr-McGee misconceptions are crippling redevelopment efforts
The fear of redevelopment at the former Columbus Kerr-McGee creosote plant that sickened and killed hundreds of residents runs deep.
Letter: Wants to know where others stand on the grant writing saga
I reckon there is such a thing as taking sides in the “grand writer” saga. And after reading the story beginning on page 1A of
Letter: Stakeholders need a say in MSMS’s future
For over 40 years, the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) has provided exceptional opportunities for our state’s most talented students. Mississippi’s families and
Our View: Process for determining MSMS site not fair to MUW
There’s more than one way to skin a cat.
There is also more than one way to skin Mississippi University for Women.
Possumhaw: A man’s gotta fish
It looked like it was going to be a good day for fishing. The temperature felt comfortable; water levels were right where he wanted it. The ramp was clear. Sam and his buddy headed to Grenada Lake early in the morning between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m.
Letter: It was just sitting there!
In 1979, Garry Trudeau published a “Doonesbury” book called, But the Pension Fund Was Just Sitting There, in which his Hunter S. Thompson parody, Uncle
Letter: We need new leadership in the city
There is a serious void of strong and effective leadership down at City Hall with the current incumbent elected officials. We don’t have leadership that
Roses and Thorns: 2-8-25
A rose to Cash and Carry owner Lindy McBryde, who has chosen to honor the memory of his late wife through a donation to a
Letter: Thank God for new candidates!
The Bible tells us to be sober minded, transformed by the renewing of our minds, transformed from unholiness, lying, cheating, backbiting, back stabbing, adultry, whoremongering,
Slimantics: Mississippi Republicans strike a blow for Uniformity, Partiality and Exclusion
On Wednesday, the Republican-dominated Mississippi House of Representatives voted strictly along party lines on legislation that will end all Diversity, Equality, Inclusion programs in our schools and prohibit the use of diversity statements in hiring, training or other materials.
Thom Caraccio: Mississippi, the beating heart of music
How can I say that? Because the only music I really care about is blues, rock and roll and old country. They are pretty much offshoots of each other and the only true American music.
Letter: Endorses Jason Spears for councilman
I am writing to express my strong support for Jason Spears as the next Ward 6 City Councilman in Columbus. While Jason and I are
Ask Rufus: Finding African American roots
I am sometimes asked, “What resources are available for local African American genealogy and history?” People are surprised when I answer, “More than you would think.”
Deputies searching for two suspects in Sunday double homicide
June 29, 2025
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