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Football season almost here

“It’s a boy’s last dream and a man’s first loss.” — Jason Isbell. It’s almost time. The smell ... Read more

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Only two things that money can’t buy

Ain’t nothin’ in the world that I like better Than bacon and lettuce and homegrown tomatoes Up in ... Read more

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A tribute to the hot dog

Americans will eat more than 150 million hot dogs at Fourth of July celebrations this week. Approximately 50,000 ... Read more

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Fix state’s cash bail system

Most of us give little thought to Mississippi’s use of a money bail system. We assume the system ... Read more

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Flooded residents: Finish the pumps

On a recent trip up Hwy. 61 to Lake Washington, I saw first-hand the devastation backwater flooding has ... Read more

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Almost a cat-lover

No offense to cat-lovers, but I am not a cat-lover. Cats are needy, moody, selfish and ambivalent towards ... Read more

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Memories of grandmothers

Both of my grandmothers are now gone, so I’m reprinting this old column in honor of Shirley Reeves ... Read more

Opinion

MSA club makes community better

There are countless reasons to be impressed with the students at Mississippi School of the Arts. They are ... Read more

News

Time to reshingle bank roof

A Glyn Smith roofing employee hauls shingles to the top of Bank of Brookhaven’s clock tower Wednesday. Glyn ... Read more

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Do what is necessary to protect children

Once again, the state department tasked with protecting Mississippi’s children needs more money. The head of Child Protection ... Read more