Letter: Life under a dictator
In Mein Kampf, Adolf Hitler wrote that he abhorred democracy because it gave a voice to non-Germans, particularly Czechs, Slavs, Balts and, of course, Jews.
Letter: Starkville’s use of ARPA outshines county
During the fall of 2021, Starkville received $3.2 million from the American Rescue Plan Act and in December 2022 received another $3.2 million, totaling $6.4
Letter: Education in the democratic republic
Back in the 1600’s, when the idea of a democratic republic was invented, guys like Spinoza and Diderot wrote that the biggest obstacle to success
Letter: Response to Shad White: College is about thinking critically
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true
Letter: A bad plan is a bad plan
The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors at its April 1 board meeting approved a proposal for Slaughter and Associates, an urban planning firm based in
Letter: Hates to see division over annexation
It pains me greatly to see the division that has reared its ugly head once again between the two governing bodies in the city and
Letter: Supports Trump
After reading the letter by Mr. Whitten I just wanted to respond. I know President Trump isn’t perfect, but neither are any of us. I
Letter: Offended by Trump’s Mandela comparison
Recently I observed a message from Donald Trump stating that he was comparing himself to Nelson Mandela. That is one of the worst lies he
Letter: Councilmen stand to lose respect of voters over annexation
I applaud the real leaders over at the Board of Supervisors for stepping up to the plate with the immediate funds and resources to retain
Letter: Headline error
The past participle of “run” is “run.” Bill Gillmore Columbus Editor’s note: Mr. Gillmore is referencing a very blatant headline error that appeared in the
Letter: Preserving market based prescription drug pricing
Why would conservatives support proposals that allow the government to strip our freedoms and hand Big Pharma a major win? The answer is: they wouldn’t,
Letter: Annexation should be reconsidered
Where do we go with annexation from here? Rather than allowing this emotional and possibly divisive issue to come off the common sense tracks, get
Letter: Proposed PERS changes cause alarm
My husband and I are retirees from MSU under the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). We are also members of the MSU Association of Retired
Letter: Columbus annexation should take back seat to real issues
I am literally sickened by the news I read in The Dispatch Wednesday. I am not for annexation, but I think that that news will
Letter: Questions about need for annexation
To annex or not to annex, that is the question. Well, I never thought I’d see the day when Supervisor Brooks and I would be
Letter: Writer commends W for hosting Music by Women Festival
Chanley Rainey’s March 13 letter was a detailed defense of MUW in terms of its low crime rate, its physical plant and its history and
Letter: Myths and misconceptions surrounding MUW merger bill
Long before SB 2715 morphed into a merger proposal that would spell the end of The W (because that is what the bill would do)
Letter: Community theater actor encourages attendance to ‘Oklahoma!’
Not to be too theatrical…. I have never stood accused of being timid, nor have I been known to shy away from an open podium,
Letter: MUW’s focus should remain on women
A professor at MUW recently explained to me why the name of the school needs to be retained as it is. Mississippi University for Women,
Letter: Childhood doll play
I remember as children we used to play doll games, especially bride-groom games. Now we see Mississippi lawmakers are playing that doll play. First game,