Jiben Roy: Die-hard supporters
There are pros and cons in becoming die-hard supporters of anything or system. I am not much active on Facebook. For the last three months I posted two dictums in addition to posting my column published in The Dispatch.
Letter: Letter writer advocates for Columbus having one voting precinct
During the recent school bond issue voting, there was a lot of confusion and frustration with voters going to the wrong voting precincts because the
Slimantics: Do your own research on doing your own research
Years from now, when history has broadened our perspective on the COVID-19 epidemic, one of the greatest residuals of the event will be a broad rejection of science and expertise through platforms that promote and encourage conspiracies to refute unpleasant truths.
Sid Salter: Election-year rhetoric on U.S. crime doesn’t exactly match the numbers in crime data
On the stump and in the presidential campaign ad wars, crime remains a hot topic election-year rhetoric on crime doesn’t exactly match the numbers in federal crime data. And to no one’s surprise, both Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris have bent crime data numbers to fit their campaign narratives.
Slimantics: Fitch’s dangerous lie is an echo from history
As far as I can tell, there’s not much to be known about Deotis McMather, even though his photo is one of the iconic images of the AIDS epidemic. I looked around the internet and could not find any other information on him.
Possumhaw: Living with the wild
It was another early morning when I slipped out to the porch. In the distance there was a light fog on the lake and a haziness hanging in the air. The temperature was around 65 degrees and very pleasant.
Thom Caraccio: The Possum Town Tour of 2024
This is a different column than usual, but you’ll have to indulge me in this big flight of nostalgia. I’m kind of on a memory high.
Roses and Thorns: 10-5-24
A rose to Loaves and Fishes as it prepares for its primary fund-raiser. Although the Columbus nonprofit doesn’t perform the miracle of its namesake, Loaves
Ask Rufus: Where’s that name from?
Sunday afternoon the Tombigbee pedestrian bridge will reopen with a ribbon cutting and celebration.
Our View: Let’s have a less-nasty municipal election
For the first time this century, there will be no incumbent running for mayor in the city of Columbus when voters go to the polls next spring.
Jiben Roy: To live one day at a time
While standing in a checkout line at Walmart, I noticed a recent People magazine cover page. It featured a quote from singer Celine Dion: “I live one day at a time.”
Stephen Jones: What has The Old Guard done for you lately?
There is a dark cloud over Columbus and it has been present for more than forty years. That dark cloud is the embodiment of the term “The Old Guard.”
Gail Thompson: Take the time now to be prepared
Due to the devastation resulting from Hurricane Helene across the US, I encourage everyone to do the following: 1. Ready yourself and your loved ones to withstand a disaster for one week; 2. Volunteer to respond in your community during a disaster; 3. Volunteer to respond across the nation during a disaster.
Sid Salter: Serving in all three government branches, Pittman changed as Mississippi changed
Former Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Edwin Lloyd Pittman was an effective, honorable and influential Mississippi public servant whose views and actions changed – particularly on the issue of race – as those of his constituents changed.
Possumhaw: Where has the meadow gone
One evening last week at the edge of twilight where the sun was sinking beyond the tree line Sam stepped out on the porch. He leaned back inside and whispered, “Come see the deer in silhouette at the edge of the lake.”
Roses and thorns: 9-28-24
A rose to Lowndes County School District’s Career Technology Center (CTC) for creating a “Big Brothers, Big Sisters” mentorship program designed to help students stay
Thom Caraccio: Old stars is the new stars
Yeah, I’m old. But I have grown to accept it.
Ask Rufus: The hurricane of Sept. 27, 1906
When Hurricane Helene struck yesterday, I could not help but recall a column I wrote several years ago about the Alabama steamboat Mary and the Hurricane of Sept. 27, 1906. I found it interesting that 118 years to the day another hurricane had devastated the Gulf Coast and just last week I came across a circa 1905 postcard of the Mary.
Leroy Brooks: We deserve better
Seldom do I write letters to this newspaper or any print media. However, after pondering for a couple of weeks, I felt a moral conviction to express my thoughts.
Slimantics: Saying goodbye to family history
It’s not often that technology takes us backward, makes things more difficult or less accessible.
