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Between the Headlines: Columbus
Between the Headlines dives deep into the stories shaping Columbus and Lowndes County, Mississippi. Hosted by The Commercial Dispatch managing editor Zack Plair and local businessman and commentator David Chism, this show goes beyond the front page to bring you the real conversations behind local politics, policies and people. Zack’s journalistic expertise and David’s insight deliver in-depth analysis, spirited debate, and behind-the-scenes context you won’t get anywhere else. It's honest…
Episodes
- Between the Headlines: Columbus
In Studio: Sen. Chuck Younger PLUS City's Need for Transparency After Press Release Nightmare
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text Transparency isn't just a buzzword—it's the cornerstone of public trust. When Columbus city officials issue misleading…
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College Street Collision Scandal Deepens, a Jailed Prosecutor, and a Teen with a Gun
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text Columbus finds itself embroiled in a perfect storm of controversy this week as multiple scandals rock the city's law…
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Crash, Lies, and Bodycams: A Police Cover-Up PLUS Book Fest & Columbus' Biggest Facebook Group
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text We've got a mixed bag this week with a breaking investigative story and two interviews! A shocking cover-up attempt…
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In Studio: MUW President Nora Miller
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text The battle for the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) takes center stage again as MUW President Nora…
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In Studio Showdown: Kabir Karriem v Pierre Beard for District 41
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text When incumbent State Representative Kabir Karriem and challenger Pierre Beard stepped into our studio, we knew we were…
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Public Feedback on MSMS Overwhelmingly Favors MUW
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text Columbus City Attorney Jeff Turnage joins us to discuss the overwhelming public support for keeping MSMS at MUW…
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In Studio: Colin Krieger PLUS A New City Administration Gets Started
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text Mayor Stephen Jones' inauguration sets a new tone for Columbus leadership, offering hope paired with practical…
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David Goes to Juneteenth PLUS MSU's Promising Baseball Team With Sports Reporter Colin Damms
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text Stepping into Sim Scott Park for the Juneteenth Festival offered a powerful glimpse into how Columbus celebrates…
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In Studio: Lavonne Harris PLUS A Last Minute Raise for the Mayor
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text Newly-elected Ward 4 Councilwoman Lavonne Harris shares the grassroots strategy that won her the seat. Harris reveals…
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Zack & David Go To A Trump Protest
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text What happens when our hosts step out of the studio and into the frontlines of political activism? Zack Plair and David…
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In Studio: Jeffrey Rupp, former Columbus mayor
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text Columbus municipal elections brought a major shakeup with Stephen Jones winning the mayoral race and five of seven…
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Rick "Don't Go" Mason on His Journey, Race Relations and a Mayoral Forum Recap
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text This week's Between the Headlines dives deep into Columbus' mayoral race following Tuesday's forum at Nissan…
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Ward 5 Candidates on Safety and Civic Engagement
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text Candidates for Ward 5, Mary Beth Jeter and Gary Jefferson, share their visions for Columbus while discussing crime…
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In Studio: Pierre Beard and Robert Johnson IV get heated over Ward 4
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text Pierre Beard and Bobby Johnson, candidates for Columbus Ward 4, square off in a heated debate about the ward's present…
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Taxpayer-Funded Farewell Tour; Is City Hall Hostile? PLUS Local Non-profits Feel the Strain
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text The Columbus city council debates sending a lame-duck councilman on an expensive trip to Washington DC while a hostile…
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In Studio: Darren Leach PLUS Changes to Market Street Festival
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text Pastor Darren Leach, independent mayoral candidate endorsed by incumbent Mayor Keith Gaskin, shares his vision for…
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In Studio: Robert Smith
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text Robert Smith, former Columbus mayor and current president of the Columbus Municipal School District, offers insights on…
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Military Road Obstacle and Mall Tax Incentive Goes Sour; Mayoral Candidate Bill Strauss Joins Us
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text Columbus residents are expressing outrage over a $14,300 concrete barrier installed on Military Road, designed as a…
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Columbus' Watershed Crisis w/ Keith Gaskin & Kevin Stafford
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text Columbus's streets transformed into rivers this past weekend, with some residents requiring boat evacuations from their…
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Primary Election Breakdown & The Repoed Ballot Box
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text The political landscape of Columbus shifted dramatically during the recent primaries, with established figures falling…
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In Studio: Joe Mickens & Roderick Smith PLUS campaign finance and an MSMS teacher goes viral
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text Campaign finance revelations and heated candidate exchanges dominate this eye-opening exploration of Columbus politics…
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MSMS Move Recommended; Jason Spears Interview; Ward 6 Dilemmas; Mickens' Legal Loss
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text A seismic shift is coming to Columbus as the MS Board of Education unanimously votes to recommend relocating…
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In Studio: Leroy Brooks and Stephen Jones
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text First, Zack and David dissect "an exercise in the absurd" as they recount the previous night's Democratic forum where…
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Mickens' Missteps & Joe Max Higgins On Politics, Industry and Golden Triangle
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text Zack and David discuss how Ward 2 councilman Joseph Mickens is not acting like a four term incumbent, especially…
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Mayor debate recap plus Rep. Rob Roberson interview on MSMS
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text Zack and David break down Tuesday night's mayoral debate between Leroy Brooks and Bill Strauss where both impressed the…
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5G in Burns Bottom? Debate Shakeup, and Golden Triangle Theatre
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text What happens when a city's desire for modern connectivity clashes with concerns over its visual landscape? We tackle…
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Where is MUW President Nora Miller in MSMS Talks?
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text Zack and David explore what seems to be a coordinated plan to move Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science from…
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Grant Controversy and Fiery Feuds Lead to the Primaries
Got a question or a tip? Send us a text Today, we explore a riveting political drama unfolding in Columbus centered around Susan Wilder, the city's grant…