FEATURED STORY
Fit for a king: SHS homecoming king faces challenges with a kind heart, positive attitude
Owen Hardin's week has seen him treated like royalty. Those who know the Starkville High School senior say that's only fitting.
TOP NEWS
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A pioneer in cancer treatment
On Monday, OCH Regional Medical Center opened its new Breast Health and Imaging Center near the hospital with a ceremony dedicating the facility to a doctor who hasn't seen a patient in almost seven years.
CAFB parents jailed for neglect of 7-week-old child
The parents of a 7-week-old infant have been charged with contributing to the neglect of a child for allegedly not providing proper medical care.
Renee Sanders named interim executive director for United Way
Renee Sanders has assumed the role of interim executive director for the United Way of Lowndes County.
Illinois investigators believe 1976 murder victim may have had Columbus ties
Authorities in Columbus and Illinois are asking the public's help in identifying the victim in a 42-year-old murder case.
OTHER RECENT HEADLINES
Photo: 30th annual Eudora Welty Writers' Symposium |
One dead, two hospitalized after Thursday wreck in Hamilton |
US judge extends hold on Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban |
'You wonder how in the world it's going to get fixed': Local utilities workers, firefighters encounter 'overwhelming' damage in Florida panhandle after Hurricane Michael |
Preparing for winter: Local companies push pre-winter heat system checks, weatherization |
Capital murder suspects denied bond |
Private equity group buys AkzoNobel, changes name to Nouryon |
Business Moves with Mary: Cook Out makes headway in Columbus |
Business brief: Krieger awarded |
Business brief: Bell receives Employee of the Quarter |
Narcotics agent: Trooper killed was in official capacity |
Mississippi ex-alderman gets 7 years on child porn charge |
Two arrested for capital murder in weekend homicide |
Annual MUW career fair draws 21 employers |
Council suspends three public works employees |
SPORTS
No. 1 EMCC beats Coahoma C.C. to clinch division title |
Sweep helps Lewisburg end Caledonia's season |
Taylor: More to come at Columbus Motor Speedway |
MSU's red-zone defense has been strong |
MSU will be team to beat in SEC |
Orgeron learned valuable lesson in upset of Georgia |
OPINIONS
Our View: It just means more |
Editorial cartoon for 10-19-18 |
Patrick Buchanan: Caravan puts Trump legacy on the line |
Steve Chapman: America vs. the World is a losing game |
Our View: With cool weather coming, now is the time to check on vulnerable neighbors |
Editorial cartoon for 10-18-18 |
LIFESTYLES
An Oktoc tradition: Brunswick stew is just one highlight of this day in the country |
A meaty bistro classic tart that is as refined as it is rich |
Our turkey meatloaf offers a lighter take on the classic |
Stout beer adds richness to this gingerbread bundt cake |
These creamy scalloped potatoes boast a browned, cheesy crust |
You're not alone: Cancer support groups want to make a difference |
NATIONAL NEWS
Baby born after Michael starts life in Walmart parking lot |
Tornadoes are spinning up farther east in US, study finds |
The Amazon of its day, Sears' woes were years in the making |
Puppeteer who played Big Bird on 'Sesame Street' retiring |
New accusation of police wrongdoing in Weinstein case |
US, South African farmers cry fowl over Trump metal tariffs |
Most Viewed News Stories
1. Two arrested for capital murder in weekend homicide COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
2. CAFB parents jailed for neglect of 7-week-old child COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
3. Fit for a king: SHS homecoming king faces challenges with a kind heart, positive attitude STARKVILLE & OKTIBBEHA COUNTY
4. Capital murder suspects denied bond COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
5. Business Moves with Mary: Cook Out makes headway in Columbus BUSINESS
INSIGHT MAGAZINE
Insight magazine is a resource for living in the Golden Triangle area. Pick up a copy around town or at The Dispatch.
READ OUR SPECIAL SECTIONS ONLINE
(Publications will be opened in a new window)
Best of the Triangle 2017
Best Area Professionals 2017
2018 Dining Guide
IMAGINATION LIBRARY
Dispatch-sponsored Imagination Library provides a free book each month to Lowndes County children under the age of 5. Learn more at lowndesil.org.
662-328-2424 | PO Box 511, Columbus, MS 39703-0511
Copyright 2018 The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company
Privacy Policy & Terms of Use
