Roses and thorns: 7-8-23
A rose of remembrance for legendary Mississippi State football player Johnie Cooks, who died Thursday at age 64. Cooks, who played middle linebacker at MSU
Roses and thorns: 7-1-23
A rose to Mississippi University for Women’s nursing school, which had three of its programs rated as best in the state of Mississippi and in
Roses and thorns: 6-17-23
A rose to all the dads out there on Father’s Day weekend. We promise not to get all mushy about it (dads generally hate that),
Roses and thorns: 6-10-23
A rose to Major Allen Williams, who has transformed the Air Force Junior ROTC at Columbus High School into a dynamic program that offers students
Roses and thorns: 6-3-23
A rose to our area’s soup kitchens, which for a combined 29 years have provided meals to the hungry in Columbus and Starkville. Loaves and
Roses and thorns: 5-27-23
A rose on this Memorial Day weekend to all who laid down their lives in military service for our nation. For that reason, of the
Roses and thorns: 5-20-23
A rose to the Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District for looking into technology to protect its students from gun violence in a way that doesn’t
Roses and thorns: 5-13-23
A rose to all the mothers, moms and mamas this weekend as we celebrate Mother’s Day, the most personal of our national holidays, as was
Roses and thorns: 5-6-23
A rose to the Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District, which with the support of Mississippi State’s psychology department and local first-responders will implement the state’s
Roses and thorns: 4-29-23
A rose to Melinda Lowe, who has been announced as the FORGE Foundation’s first full-time executive director. Founded in 2018 by a group of Golden
Roses and thorns: 4-22-23
A rose to Sharon Jones, whose program, “Paroled2Pride” provides career placement assistance for those who have recently been released from prison. Jones, the general manager
Roses and thorns: 4-15-23
A rose to a group of 35 Mississippi State students for their efforts in launching the state’s first satellite. The United States owns 3,433 of
Roses and thorns: 4-8-23
A rose to 100+ Women Who Care Columbus, which announced its latest award this week in the amount of $18,500 to the Golden Triangle Theatre
Roses and thorns: 3-25-23
A rose to the City of Columbus for inviting citizens to offer their suggestions on the paving needs of the city through two town halls.
Roses and thorns: 3-18-23
A rose to Lowndes County Foundation, The CREATE Foundation and community leaders from all walks of life for their continued efforts to improve Lowndes County
Roses and thorns: 3-11-23
A rose to Lowndes County for its assistance in securing a loan for the city of Columbus that will enhance an area that leads to
Roses and thorns: 3-4-23
A rose to the Starkville Partnership for its efforts in encouraging citizens to pursue a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise. “Starkville Stride” challenges both businesses
Roses and thorns: 2-25-23
A rose to former Columbus mayor Robert Smith, who was appointed to the Columbus Municipal School District Board of Trustees during Tuesday’s city council meeting.
Roses and thorns: 2-28-23
A rose to our readers, who have endured many changes over the past few months at The Dispatch. The changes we have made – discontinuing
Roses and thorns: 2-12-23
A rose to Col. Justin Grieve, Commander of the 14th Flying Training Wing at Columbus Air Force Base, for his plans to provide greater access