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Editorials

Storm prep turned into a good trial run for area

Tropical Storm Gordon was expected to unleash a wet and windy fury on Lincoln County. Instead, it barely even rained.  For that, we are grateful. ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Wednesday, September 5, 2018 6:11 pm

Editorials

Town hall meetings have yet to occur

Back in July, organizers of the proposed One Lake project in Jackson promised to host town hall meetings for downstream communities on the Pearl River ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Friday, August 31, 2018 9:09 pm

Editorials

We can learn from Biden and McCain

Former Vice-President Joe Biden gave a touching, emotional eulogy at Thursday’s memorial service for Sen. John McCain. It was an inspiring message of unity, of ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Thursday, August 30, 2018 9:37 pm

Editorials

County, city will get unexpected benefit

Brookhaven and Lincoln County will get some unexpected money to help pay for road work, thanks to $700 million in oil spill damages. Gov. Phil ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Wednesday, August 29, 2018 7:27 pm

Editorials

‘Justice’ is not perfect, but can be better

The criminal justice system is not perfect. Innocent people are sometimes convicted and sentenced. Those guilty of crimes sometimes go free. That’s the reality of ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Tuesday, August 28, 2018 7:45 pm

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Good news plentiful this past week

Good news was plentiful this past week, with the pages of The Daily Leader chock-full of positive stories. Below is a look back at some ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Monday, August 27, 2018 8:22 pm

Editorials

Trump support pays off for senator

The support of President Trump and his policies has finally paid off for Cindy Hyde-Smith. Trump on Thursday tweeted out his endorsement of the new ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Friday, August 24, 2018 9:57 pm

Editorials

United Way is looking for a lot to give a little

The United Way of Lincoln County has an ambitious fundraising goal for the year. The $100,000 target is a whopping $30,000 more than last year’s ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Thursday, August 23, 2018 9:13 pm

Editorials

County budget appears fair as is

In an unexpected move, the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors decided to do very little budget trimming, and will instead grant just about every budget ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Tuesday, August 21, 2018 9:03 pm

Editorials

Bridges, roads may drive vote for lottery

It looks more likely than ever that Mississippi will get in the lottery business. Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday he’s ready to accept most ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Monday, August 20, 2018 9:28 pm

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