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Chapman told The Dispatch he's excited to have the board's support in leading the district, which he said is on a rise especially as administration prepares for teachers and students to arrive next week. cdispatch.com/news/chapman-g…

Ray (class of 1977) and Deborah (class of 1978) Dillion donated $1 million to MSU athletics through the Excellence Fund, a fundraising extension of the university's athletics. cdispatch.com/sports/msu-ath…

In its complaint, The Dispatch is simply asking the Ethics Commission to clarify if public bodies can incorporate fringe benefits into the fees they charge for public records. cdispatch.com/news/dispatch-…

A rose to Garland Ward for being chosen by the Columbus City Council to replace Joseph Daughtry as the city's police chief. Daughtry resigned Monday to become police chief in Yazoo City. cdispatch.com/opinions/roses…

One of the biggest uncertainties on MSU's offense is the tight end room. The Bulldogs lost its leader, Seydou Traore, to graduation and the NFL. MSU's six tight ends on the roster bring just seven total receptions from last season across two players. cdispatch.com/sports/roster-…

SOCSD Communications Director Haley Montgomery said these policies go a long way toward controlling the use of cellphones and their impact on the learning environment, even if that isn't regulated at the state level. cdispatch.com/news/area-scho…

I'm tired of tomatoes, and frankly I'm tired of brainstorming new ideas for preparing them. Furthermore, I'm plain tired of summer. cdispatch.com/lifestyles/eve…

In a 5-2 decision during its regular meeting Thursday, the board of education for Baldwin County Public Schools in Southwest Alabama appointed BCPS Assistant Superintendent for Security, Athletics and Student Services Marty McRae to the position. cdispatch.com/news/mcgee-sta…

Ward 2 Councilman Roderick Smith hosted a pool party in collaboration with the Frank P. Phillips YMCA in downtown Columbus last Saturday. Dozens of community members gathered to beat the heat and enjoy pizza, snacks and time with family and friends. "I wanted to give the kids...

Madison Francis still looks like Mississippi State's best player, in case you were wondering. cdispatch.com/sports/first-l…

More than a year after Franklin Academy closed, Columbus Municipal School District trustees are looking to put a price tag on it and Fairview Elementary. cdispatch.com/news/cmsd-move…

"(West Point) is beautiful," Hamilton said. "It's got a strong soul to it, and I think it has all the potential in the world. We've just got to work together and provide these opportunities to showcase what we can do." cdispatch.com/news/historic-…

East Mississippi Community College announced Thursday that Starkville Academy product and former Jones Community College kicker and punter Brody Pierce has been named an assistant coach of the Lions' soccer program. cdispatch.com/sports/starkvi…

Officers responded to a report of a gunshot victim in the East Columbus residence at about 12:21 a.m., a Columbus Police Department press release said. There, they found the wounded juvenile, who was taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle fo... cdispatch.com/news/juvenile-…

East Mississippi Community College has rounded out its coaching staff this week with the additions of former Mississippi State University football players and teammates Michael Story and Maurice Smitherman as assistant coaches. cdispatch.com/sports/emcc-ad…

Blues on the River will come to Riverside Park for its inaugural event at 5:30 p.m. Saturday hosted by Columbus Art Council and Columbus Parks and Recreation. cdispatch.com/news/inaugural…

Rising juniors Ryan McPherson and Tomas Valincius competed with the USA Collegiate National Team in Taiwan July 12-15. The team fell to Japan in extra innings, 6-3, in the gold medal game on Wednesday. cdispatch.com/sports/valinci…

Using Ourlads.com projected depth chart, here is a look at MSU's 2026-27 receiving room. cdispatch.com/sports/roster-…

A report from the Office of the State Auditor found Mississippi has the nation's second-most expensive vehicle registration system and one that's difficult for citizens to understand. "Taxpayers all over the state have talked to me about how complex an... cdispatch.com/news/ask-the-d…

Keep Columbus Beautiful is hosting a Community Tire Drop-off to provide residents with a free and convenient way to properly dispose of unwanted tires from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at six locations all over the city. "Roll-off dumpsters will be placed... cdispatch.com/news/keep-colu…