Editorials

Hopes high for BSD’s newest leader

The Brookhaven School District wasted little time in finding its next leader. Murray “Ray” Carlock was named superintendent…

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Arrest brings closure in murder case

In a bit of good crime news, a man wanted in a fatal November shooting has been arrested.…

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Longtime journalist will be missed

Though most of us probably didn’t have the pleasure of meeting Bert Case, we felt like we knew…

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With more power, AG should act responsibly

Fourth-term Attorney General Jim Hood says he’s asking Mississippi lawmakers to give his office the power to do…

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Low gas prices hurt economy

While we have no doubt enjoyed low gas prices — a gallon of gas was as cheap as…

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Stats aside, too many murders in 2015

When resident Johnny Perkins addressed the Brookhaven Board of Aldermen meeting recently, he likely was speaking what many…

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Mississippi weather is always changing

In the past 24 hours, Lincoln County has seen sun, flooding rains, hail, damaging winds and even snow.…

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Students should take reporting gun seriously

Just like a bomb threat hoax, a false report of a gun on a school campus is a…

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Elected officials accountable to voters

Government accountability is near and dear to the hearts of all newspaper folks. It’s a big part of…

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If roads get slick, stay safe with these tips

Though snow or ice is a rare occurrence in south Mississippi, it does happen. And when it does,…