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Editorials

City of Brookhaven works on budget in the public eye

Transparency is key to a healthy government, and the Brookhaven Board of Aldermen is working on the budgeting process as transparently as possible. The board ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Tuesday, August 15, 2017 9:02 pm

Editorials

Weigh in on budgets now why you can

It’s once again budget time for local governments, and that means important decisions about how your tax dollars are spent will be made. Brookhaven officials ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Friday, August 11, 2017 9:49 pm

Editorials

Is it time to reconsider school summer breaks?

Is it time to reconsider the summer school break? We realize most people will answer “no” and defend the break as necessary for students, teachers ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Thursday, August 10, 2017 9:44 pm

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Clark’s work worthy of state’s, our praise

Robert Clark from Holmes County made history 50 years ago, and was celebrated Wednesday by friends and colleagues. Clark was the state’s first black legislator ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 7:39 pm

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Unexcused absences impact drop out rates

With school officially underway for the year, now is a good time to be reminded about the state’s compulsory attendance law. In a nutshell, it ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Monday, August 7, 2017 9:22 pm

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Doing something is key to saving lives

Across the country more people are committing suicide, especially teenage girls. NBC News reported that suicide rates have doubled among girls and hit a 40-year ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Friday, August 4, 2017 9:12 pm

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Opioid crisis must be addressed at all levels

Lincoln County and Brookhaven will soon have a tool to help fight the opioid epidemic. Gov. Phil Bryant and other officials announced Thursday that state ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Thursday, August 3, 2017 9:00 pm

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Local teachers need your support

Not surprisingly, Mississippi found itself near the bottom of a recent list. This time it’s a list of teacher salary rankings. The Magnolia State ranks ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Wednesday, August 2, 2017 7:37 pm

Editorials

School is about to start, so pay attention

The first day of school for students in Brookhaven and across Lincoln County is Friday. Teachers and staff are already back on campuses, getting ready ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Tuesday, August 1, 2017 8:11 pm

Editorials

Proper notice needed for meetings

Recently, House Bill 1116 took effect. This bill from the state legislature requires public entities to provide at least one hour’s notice in advance of ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Monday, July 31, 2017 8:59 pm

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