Opinion

When irony cannot be ignored

“History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does quite often rhyme.” — Mark Twain (Samuel Clements) The above quotation,…

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Mississippi needs to learn from neighbors

Our neighboring states are dealing with many of the same issues that Mississippi is facing. To the east,…

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When a local lad was ‘The Rest of the Story’

Considering my desk is roughly 60 yards from the railroad tracks in downtown Brookhaven, you could safely assume…

Editorials

Don’t lose Sept. 11 to history books

It’s been 18 years since the world forever changed. For most of us, it’s hard to imagine a…

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Legislature’s look, leadership likely to change

Nationally, the demographics of America’s state legislators are far different than Mississippi’s numbers indicate, according to data available…

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Oh, the places you’ll go

Outside of Proverbs, there may be no better send-off words than Dr. Seuss’s lines in “Oh, the Places…

Editorials

Think safety around buses

A fatal school bus crash in Walnut Tuesday is an important reminder of the need for caution when…

Opinion

Reeves, Hood have played different budget roles

The Mississippi governor’s race this year pits Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, who has shaped the state budget-writing…

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Support volunteer fire departments

In the past couple months, two Lincoln County families have lost their homes to fire. Just this week,…

Opinion

Benefits top list of good news for week

It’s going to be a “Sweet 16” party for the guests at this year’s Brookhaven Animal Rescue League’s…