Opinion Columnists

Licensing reform has support, but entrenched opposition

The requirements to obtain an occupational license before working is a growing problem throughout the country. And Mississippi…

Opinion

ICE raids demonstrate disconnect on policies

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in Scott County and other Mississippi locales where there are large-scale poultry…

Opinion Columnists

‘Permanent’ doesn’t have to be

Permanent markers. The name says it all. It’s a marker and its ink is supposed to be permanent.…

Opinion

What I learned at my class reunion

The year I graduated from high school, the movie and song “Footloose” became a sensation. That means we…

Opinion

Prayer, curfew are needed in city

Two efforts in Brookhaven are aiming to solve the same problem — violence. Police Chief Kenneth Collins has…

Opinion Columnists

Runoff candidates need to keep voters motivated

Mississippi candidates working toward Aug. 27 party primary runoffs have two important tasks: keep the base motivated and…

Editorials

Legion leads list of positive local news

The local American Legion post recently celebrated 100 years. Legion members hosted a centennial celebration at the Jimmy…

Opinion

ICE raids highlight need for change

The stories of children left behind after hundreds of parents were detained at poultry processing plants this week…

Opinion Columnists

Football season almost here

“It’s a boy’s last dream and a man’s first loss.” — Jason Isbell. It’s almost time. The smell…

Opinion

Hate’s what really paves the road to hell

“We’ve seen the worst that human beings are capable of. We’ve seen what happens when leaders abandon common…