Opinion Columnists

Only six women have held statewide office in Mississippi

Republican Lynn Fitch will be sworn in as Mississippi’s new attorney general Thursday, becoming the first woman in…

Opinion

Fighting for free speech in the Free State of Jones

A former student at Jones County Junior College is suing the school for infringing on his free speech…

Editorials

Change needed at state prison system

Though it’s unclear what exactly is happening in Mississippi’s prisons, it is clear that something needs to change.…

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Ignore safe, dangerous cities list

A recent list ranking the most dangerous cities in Mississippi had Brookhaven in the Top 10. The list…

Editorials

A legislative wish list

As a new legislative session approaches, priorities are quickly being established. State budget leaders expect to have an…

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Memorable quotes

For me, a year of recorded interviews equals an always-near-the-limit Dropbox and a steady stream of transcriptions from…

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Poultry, forestry still bedrock of MS agri-economy

While Mississippi has made great strides in attracting new capital investment and in bringing new technologies to existing…

Opinion

House speaker bringing policy proposals later

Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn has a broad idea about what he wants lawmakers to consider in 2020.…

Editorials

Be safe and responsible as you celebrate New Year’s

New Year’s is quickly approaching, and with it will come plenty of fireworks and alcohol. Those two things…

Editorials

Bear project benefits community

Most of us will never experience the tragedy and heartache that law enforcement officers see on a regular…