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Editorials

Drug overdoses are an epidemic

Drug overdose deaths have reached a record high in Mississippi, following trends seen in other states. The New York Times reported that anywhere from 59,000-65,000 ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Tuesday, June 13, 2017 8:55 pm

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Criminals were busy this past weekend

Maybe there’s something to the theory that full moons trigger strange behavior in humans. Over the weekend, several crimes took place in Lincoln County and ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Monday, June 12, 2017 8:10 pm

Editorials

To elect or appoint police chiefs?

Should police chiefs be elected or appointed by a Board of Aldermen? Brookhaven is one of 11 cities in the state that elects its police ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Friday, June 9, 2017 7:57 pm

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Cuts won’t help HIV problem in Mississippi

Two recent stories paint a grim picture of the HIV and AIDS problem in Mississippi. Earlier this week the New York Times published a story ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Thursday, June 8, 2017 8:53 pm

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Best of luck to new city officials

Brookhaven voters have spoken, and several new faces are coming to city government June 29. Kenneth Collins will be city’s new police chief after defeating ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Wednesday, June 7, 2017 10:19 pm

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Local elections impact you the most

Municipal elections may not be the most exciting, but they important. Think about the variety of issues that local government officials vote on or have ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Monday, June 5, 2017 9:10 pm

Editorials

It is up to us to comfort, remember and pray

Long after the TV reporters are gone, the families who lost loved ones will remain. Long after the media’s attention has moved on to something ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Wednesday, May 31, 2017 9:45 pm

Editorials

We will never be the same after this

Senseless. Evil. Tragic. Unimaginable. Heartbreaking. So many words come to mind following a shooting spree in Lincoln County. A mass shooting at three separate homes ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Monday, May 29, 2017 9:42 pm

Editorials

Is apology enough for lynching comment?

Should posting something offensive on Facebook disqualify someone from holding political office? According to a lot of folks who read Rep. Karl Oliver’s recent post, ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Wednesday, May 24, 2017 8:25 pm

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A novel legal case for ed funding

In a creative lawsuit, a group is alleging that Mississippi has violated a federal law regarding education that allowed the state back into the union ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Tuesday, May 23, 2017 9:03 pm

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