Letter: Appreciates Roy column
I applaud Dr. Jiben Roy for his thoughtful article (Sept. 17) about the prevalence of gun violence in the United States. The rush to a
Possumhaw: A view from the window
Outside the window three bluebirds are splashing in the “water feature.” There are three bird baths, and each one will be dry by the end of the day.
Roses and Thorns: 9-21-24
A rose to 100+ Women Who Care Columbus, whose remarkable philanthropic efforts are now being studied by women’s college students at The Mississippi University of
Ask Rufus: The flight of the USS Shenandoah
This weekend will be filled with awe and thrills and heritage as Columbus Air Force Base hosts a spectacular air show on Saturday and Sunday. It is a world class event that is free, open to the public and not to be missed.
Thom Caraccio: Mississippi’s own Forrest Gump
I am NOT a famous person, but I play one on TV.
Our View: Communication is key in suicide prevention
September was designated as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in 2008 but is today probably more relevant than it was at its inception.
Letter: Trump needs protection more than Democrats
Much has been said lately about the Secret Service and their failures to protect President Trump during his campaign. Naturally everybody has an opinion about
Sid Salter: State’s incarceration rate tops nation and exceeds most nations
The Mississippi Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations for the State Department of Corrections – the state’s prison system – included $424.3 million from the General Fund, State Support Special Funds of $7.5 million, $19.5 million in federal funds, and other special funds of $27.07 million for a total of $458.9 million.
Our View: Potential K-Mart tenant is further cause for optimism
Six years ago, two major parcels along Highway 45 South in Columbus, the city’s major retail corridor, were becoming ghost towns.
Letter: Endorses Harris due to opponent’s lies
I have seen several Presidential elections but nothing quite as ridiculous as the 2024 Presidential election. The contestants lie, but Trump and his running mate
Thom Caraccio: Tales from the Pink Pussycat: Part One
Most people have stories about their “wild younger days.” Mine fall into the category of “barely survived by the skin of my teeth” days. This is one.
Slimantics: The not-so-good old days are here again
When I was kid, I dreaded returning to school after the Thanksgiving break.
Letter: You get what you put into your community
Have you heard the old axiom, You get out of something what you put into it? When I moved to Columbus a little more than three years ago, I knew I wanted to invest my time and resources in my new hometown.
Jiben Roy: High and low
What an achievement! The first commercial spacewalk by a daring billionaire tech CEO Jared Isaacman, who funded this program which was operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
Possumhaw: Hurricanes & History
Last Thursday we stayed home, watched the weatherman, filled jugs of water in case we needed water, checked flashlights, and hoped we could rely on the generator if need be.
Bobby Harrison: Will Trump or Harris match record-setting voter turnout of 2020?
One of Vice President Kamala Harris’ most devastating zingers in last week’s debate with former President Donald Trump was when she looked at him and said he “was fired by 81 million people … Clearly he is having a difficult time processing that.”
Letter: The mental gymnastics of the State Auditor
With the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics now officially over, it’s time to focus a little closer to home and award the medals for the 2024
Letter: Appreciates driving school
After two citations in as many months from law enforcement officers in and around Columbus, I was forced to acknowledge that my driving skills needed
Letter: Pay raises and debate thoughts
“I was for the raise before I was against it.” Sounds familiar from a politician. Councilman Mickens has never seen a pay raise he did
Roses and thorns: 9-14-24
A rose to organizers, volunteers and performers for putting together the Tennessee Williams Tribute this week. It’s the 23rd year of events celebrating America’s greatest
MSU quarterback Shapen earns Philanthropic Spirit award
June 26, 2025
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