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Editorials

Weight Watchers for school teachers?

In the category of “you can’t make this stuff up” comes another doozy from state lawmakers. Mississippi legislators for years gave Weight Watchers money for ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Tuesday, May 21, 2019 8:15 pm

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Plenty of positive news to report

Shirley Price, a child nutrition administrative assistant in the Lincoln County School District,  was named the 2019 Southeast Regional Employee of the Year by the ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Monday, May 20, 2019 8:13 pm

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Brookhaven needs a grocery alternative

Store closures are not uncommon, especially as online shopping takes more from brick-and-mortar businesses, but Brookhaven has been hit by more than its share lately. ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Friday, May 17, 2019 8:25 pm

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A fitting tribute to fallen officers

Two fallen Brookhaven officers, James White and Zach Moak, were honored for their sacrifice by President Donald Trump Wednesday. It was no doubt a humbling ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Thursday, May 16, 2019 7:53 pm

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Stop feud before someone is killed

It’s unclear exactly what is going on in the community of Oma in Lawrence County, but if it does not stop someone is going to ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Wednesday, May 15, 2019 9:39 pm

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Graduation tops list of good news in area

Graduation season is upon us, with Brookhaven Academy sending 23 across the stage to get a diploma Friday. Other schools will have ceremonies in the ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Tuesday, May 14, 2019 10:22 pm

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Service, sacrifice are worth more

A 19-year-old is charged with murdering Biloxi Patrolman Robert McKeithen. He allegedly walked up behind the officer and shot him in the back multiple times ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Thursday, May 9, 2019 6:05 pm

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Maybe new law will deter bomb threats

It may have been a prank, but the reported bomb threat called into 911 Tuesday morning was taken seriously by the Brookhaven School District. Officials ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 10:02 pm

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State’s hard line on child vaccines is working

Despite a scare, health officials said Friday that no one in Mississippi was infected after a traveler with measles visited the state last month. State ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Friday, May 3, 2019 9:48 pm

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Taxpayers need to see results of firm’s work

Both Brookhaven and Lincoln County approved new contracts with the Retail Coach this year. The company is a retail recruitment firm from Tupelo that works ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Thursday, May 2, 2019 8:09 pm

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