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Going it alone: The realities of COVID-19
This isn’t the first time I’ve written about hospital stays during the pandemic. In February, I described medical circumstances involving my sister-in-law’s father, who lives ... Read more
6 days ago by Kim Henderson.
Who’s a good boy? My dog Woody was a good boy
He was the best dog ever. We probably all say that about the dog that made the biggest impact on us. Mine was Woody. And ... Read more
1 week ago by Brett Campbell.
Gubernatorial powers have changed little since 1890
So a Mississippi governor and the state’s Legislature disagree over constitutional powers and responsibilities when it comes to how the state utilizes and expends the ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Special Report.
Hansen’s disease: A research like no other
Writer’s Note: If any word has made a resurgence lately, it’s “quarantine.” But the truth is, whether used as a noun or as a verb, ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Kim Henderson.
Thanks to all the moms who’ve been there for me
This weekend is Mother’s Day. So many mothers have played important roles in my life. The most significant is, of course, my own mother — ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Brett Campbell.
A stigma like no other
Writer’s Note: If any word has made a resurgence lately, it’s “quarantine.” But the truth is, whether used as a noun or as a verb, ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Kim Henderson.
School closings expose rural broadband deficiencies
In 2019, Corona was a popular beach beer rather than a deadly respiratory virus and no Mississippian had really ever seriously contemplated a development in ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Special Report.
Reopening state is vital for economy, but remain cautious
Mississippi began reopening up this past week, slowly lifting the shelter at home request. Time will tell if the timing was correct. Without a doubt ... Read more
3 weeks ago by My Turn.
Looking back to a quarantine like no other
Writer’s Note: If any word has made a resurgence lately, it’s “quarantine.” But the truth is, whether used as a noun or as a verb, ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Kim Henderson.
Cuomo, McConnell standoff underscores key impasse
Less than a year ago, a Democratic New Jersey congressman vented his contempt for so-called “moocher states” like Mississippi that receive more money from the ... Read more