Editorials

Take West Nile virus seriously

The Mississippi Department of Health has confirmed the first case of West Nile virus for 2015. The reported…

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Don’t hide the state flag

The city of Magnolia has decided to remove the state flag from all city buildings.  Mayor Anthony Witherspoon…

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Coast cities set example with fiber Internet

Coast mayors will meet soon to discuss the idea of creating a Mississippi Gulf Coast Fiber Ring that…

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Politicians should have an opinion

To all politicians: It’s OK to have an opinion, even during an election year. In fact, letting your…

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Fawns don’t need human help

Look, but don’t touch. That’s the message from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks about white-tail…

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Prayer meeting is a step toward recovery

Brookhaven has known tragedy before, and it will know tragedy again. But this past week’s events have been…

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E-cigarette ban should be based on fact

Do e-cigarettes pose a health risk to those exposed to the second-hand vapor?  That’s what Brookhaven officials should…

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Fight against Confederate symbols crosses line

While we have advocated changing the state’s flag, a move by the U.S. House to ban the display…

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Budget writer trying to scare voters

One of the state’s top budget writers on Tuesday did his best to scare state agencies and the voting public.…

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Community support needed for safer city

The news about crime in Brookhaven hasn’t been positive lately. Not long after we learned that the police…