Roses and thorns: 6/20/21
A rose to all the fathers out there on the day set aside to recognize the unique role dads play in the lives of our
Roses and thorns: 6-13-21
A rose to all those who have raised the tone of discourse as we await the final results of the Columbus mayoral race. While election
Roses and thorns: 6-6-21
A rose to our public libraries for providing summer activities for school children during their break from traditional learning. The Starkville Public Library is hosting
Roses and thorns: 5-30-21
A rose on this Memorial Day weekend to all those who died in military service to our nation. Of the three days set aside to
Roses and thorns: 5/23/21
A rose to the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors which expressed some interest is providing some of its Recovery Act funds to expand and improve
Roses and thorns: 5-16-21
A rose to Crime Prevention Task Force, which will use its monthly meeting to stage a town hall to discuss its plans and seek citizen
Roses and thorns: 5-9-21
A rose to all those who contributed to yet another inspiring Eighth of May celebration. Saturday marked the 15th year of the event that celebrates
Roses and thorns: 5-2-21
A rose to the Golden Triangle Regional Development LINK for its help in putting the Golden Triangle squarely in the middle of the emerging renewable
Roses and thorns: 4/25/21
A rose to community leaders in Columbus and Starkville for efforts to engage citizens as they consider options in the wake of recent shootings that
Roses and thorns: 4-18-21
A rose to the Hive Community Farm and Garden which is moving to a new site that will expand the space available for residents to
Roses and thorns: 4/11/21
A rose to all the candidates in Tuesday’s municipal primary elections. Five of 11 contested primary elections in Columbus, Starkville and West Point have been
Roses and thorns: 4/4/21
A rose of appreciation to all who attended Thursday evening’s Candidate Forum in Columbus. The event, sponsored by The Dispatch, WCBI and Lyceum at Lee,
Roses and thorns: 3/28/21
A rose to all of you who have offered your feedback to our new website, which launched last week. As is often the case with new things, we recognize that adjusting to the new website and its features may require some time and patience.
Roses and thorns 3-21-21
A rose to CampusKnot for landing a $100,000 grant to expand its online marketing efforts. The Starkville-based online education platform designed by a group of
Roses and thorns: 3/14/21
A rose to Yvonne Cox and Telisa Young who have moved into leadership roles on the Columbus Municipal School District Board of Trustees. The board
Roses and thorns: 3-7-21
A rose to Columbus Crime Prevention Task Force chairman Leroy Brooks for soliciting help from the Department of Homeland Security and the Mississippi Department of
Roses and thorns: 2/28/21
A rose to our utility providers and regulators, who are dealing with the aftermath of the winter storm that swept through the area during the
Roses and thorns: 2-21-21
A rose of condolences to our Columbus Air Force Base family and to the families of the CAFB instructor and student pilot who lost their
Roses and thorns: 2/14/21
A rose to all the “good neighbors” out there as we prepare for one, perhaps two, winter storm events over the course of the next
Roses and thorns: 2-7-21
A rose to candidates for the upcoming municipal elections in the Golden Triangle. A late surge in qualifying on Thursday and Friday has ensured that
