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Editorials

State budget picture not pretty

Maybe lawmakers know something the rest of us don’t. Most of us would agree that passing tax cuts and a $250 million bond bill for ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Thursday, June 2, 2016 10:03 am

Editorials

West Nile virus still a threat

The country’s first case of West Nile virus for 2016 was confirmed just a few counties to our east. Lamar County reported the first case ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Wednesday, June 1, 2016 10:17 am

Editorials

Caution urged while swimming

“Swimming is a confusing sport, because sometimes you do it for fun, and other times you do it to not die. And when I’m swimming, ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Saturday, May 28, 2016 7:14 pm

Editorials

Ruling reinforces importance of open meetings

The state’s Open Meetings Act is pretty straightforward on the obligation of public bodies to meet in public. That was reinforced this week when a ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Friday, May 27, 2016 9:52 am

Editorials

Justice lacking in car deaths

A 25-year-old Mississippi man was released from jail Tuesday and his second-degree murder charge could be reduced following the death of his young daughter. Joshua ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Thursday, May 26, 2016 9:58 am

Editorials

Now is the time to prep for hurricane

It’s nearing that time of year again, when hurricanes put Mississippi in their crosshairs. Gov. Phil Bryant declared this week as Hurricane Preparedness Week to ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 9:43 am

Editorials

Take caution near train crossings

A truck and train crash in Flora earlier this week is a painful reminder of just how dangerous railroad crossings can be. And in Brookhaven, ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Friday, May 20, 2016 9:37 am

Opinion

State’s mentally ill deserve better

We have to wonder if lawmakers in Jackson understand the crisis they are creating. After seeing its budget cut by more than $8 million for ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Thursday, May 19, 2016 9:20 am

Editorials

Supervisors work to make roads safer

More than 700 crashes were recorded on Lincoln County roadways in the past five years, according to county engineer Ryan Holmes. That seems like a ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 9:38 am

Editorials

Congrats in order for teams, graduates

The Bogue Chitto softball team and Loyd Star baseball team are due a “congratulations” for making it to the state title series. Bogue Chitto took ... Read more

by Our Viewpoint, Saturday, May 14, 2016 8:15 pm

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