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Opinion

Senate shows goodwill with Obama resolution

In a bit of surprising bi-partisan goodwill, the Mississippi Senate adopted a resolution honoring former President Barack Obama. The Republican-led Senate called Obama “one of ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Saturday, January 21, 2017 9:17 pm

Columns

Collaborative recruiting foster parents

A Mississippi collaborative is trying to solve one of the state’s most pressing problems — there aren’t enough foster and adoptive parents for abused or ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Saturday, January 14, 2017 6:10 pm

Snow

Waiting on snow

We waited, staring out the window begging the snow to fall. The clouds were there. The cold air was there. The moisture was there. But ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Saturday, January 7, 2017 2:52 pm

Columns

What’s in a name?

I’ve been called a lot of things through the years, but lately “liberal” has been the moniker I hear the most. Some say it with ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Thursday, January 5, 2017 12:10 pm

Opinion

A man without faith only trusts in himself

Paula White, the woman who reportedly led Donald Trump to Jesus Christ, will pray at the president-elect’s inauguration ceremony. She is one of many faith ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Sunday, January 1, 2017 8:55 am

Christmas

The magic of Christmas

There’s something magical this time of year, even for those who don’t believe in Jesus. Christmas stirs something within all of us. We anticipate its ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Sunday, December 25, 2016 7:45 am

Armenia

World is broken even during Christmas

The images out of Aleppo are simply heartbreaking. Bombed out neighborhoods. Fleeing civilians dragging suitcases. Injured and dead children.  On Friday, evacuations of civilians were ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Saturday, December 17, 2016 7:16 pm

Columns

Attacks against Christians not a surprise

There’s an effort underway to label anyone who isn’t supportive of same-sex marriage rights as a bigot who should be banned from society. There are ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Saturday, December 3, 2016 5:27 pm

Columns

O Christmas tree

The Horton Christmas tree has been purchased, erected and decorated. And by some miracle, nothing was broken or ruined when I wrestled the 9-foot evergreen ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Saturday, November 26, 2016 6:02 pm

Columns

Deer hunting can be a slog

It had been at least 10 years since I climbed into a tree stand before dawn. It’s been just as many since I had the ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Saturday, November 19, 2016 5:37 pm

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