DISPATCH EDITORIALS

Our View: Cause for amphitheater optimism

Posted 10/24/2018 in Dispatch Editorials

The Terry Brown Amphitheater is $2.5 million and more than a year away from opening. Even so, there are several aspects of the project that should inspire confidence as officials hope to complete the facility after a year-long hiatus caused by a lack of funding.

Our View: With holidays come opportunities

Posted 10/23/2018 in Dispatch Editorials

You will forgive us if we look past Halloween for a moment to consider the two big holidays that are on the horizon -- Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Our View: It just means more

Posted 10/19/2018 in Dispatch Editorials

A couple of years ago, the Southeastern Conference adopted an new slogan for its marketing campaign: "It just means more."

Our View: With cool weather coming, now is the time to check on vulnerable neighbors

Posted 10/18/2018 in Dispatch Editorials

Fall rarely overstays its welcome in our part of the world. With that in mind, it may be a good time to consider those for whom winter can be more of a health hazard than an inconvenience.

Our View: A time for redevelopment optimism in Columbus

Posted 10/16/2018 in Dispatch Editorials

At first glance, there is little to indicate that a sense of optimism may be taking hold in Columbus.

Our View: CAFB remains crucial partner to Columbus, Lowndes

Posted 10/12/2018 in Dispatch Editorials

Imagine for a moment that a company announced that it was opening in Lowndes County and would produce $250 million dollars in economic impact each year. We would hardly be able to contain our excitement, right?

Our View: It's past time for Councilman Jones to explain himself

Posted 10/10/2018 in Dispatch Editorials

Until eight days ago, Stephen Jones seemed to comport himself as a model citizen. Since joining the council as its Ward 5 representative 2-1/2 years ago, he's acted in that role with what's appeared to be unflappable integrity. He's often been an independent swing vote, and he's never been one to shy away from explaining his positions or accepting accountability for his decisions.

Our View: Starkville wisely learns from unwise 1998 annexation

Posted 10/4/2018 in Dispatch Editorials

No one wants to annex like it's 1998.

Our View: Enough.

Posted 10/3/2018 in Dispatch Editorials

During his campaign rally Tuesday night in DeSoto County, President Trump did what no Republican Senator nor even the Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, dared to do: He mocked Christine Blasey Ford, whose testimony during Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing has delayed, if not derailed the nomination.

Our View: The potential of a new Leigh Mall owner

Posted 10/2/2018 in Dispatch Editorials

When The Dispatch reported Leigh Mall would go up for auction in December, it created an immediate response in the community and rightly so.

Our View: To cheer or boo? That is the question

Posted 9/28/2018 in Dispatch Editorials

Dan Mullen, who led the Mississippi State football team to its longest stretch of sustained success in history, returns to Starkville Saturday as head coach of the Florida Gators.

Our View: The power of a story

Posted 9/26/2018 in Dispatch Editorials

The Columbus Arts Council presents its annual Possum Town Storytelling Festival this weekend and every year, the timing seems perfect.

Our View: CMSD SPED program takes steps in the right direction

Posted 9/25/2018 in Dispatch Editorials

Although it has yet to hear the final word from the Mississippi Department of Education, it appears the Columbus Municipal School District is well on its way to resolving the troubling issues that emerged in the district's special education program (SPED).

Unity Park offers opportunity to honor civil rights leaders

Posted 9/21/2018 in Dispatch Editorials

This week, the Unity Park Advisory Committee started the nomination process for 2019 honorees, the second year the committee has asked the public for help in identifying community members whose contributions have served to unite citizens and bridge the cultural, racial and economic divides that so often undermine the progress of communities.