Editorials

District should set reasonable records fee

We understand the need for the Brookhaven School District to charge a fee to grant public records requests.…

Editorials

Hurricane preparedness is a must

The recent wet weather is a perfect reminder of what makes hurricanes dangerous for areas this far inland.…

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How can we give thanks for the ultimate sacrifice

How do you say thank you to those who’ve paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedom? On this…

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The end of one path; the beginning of another

This week marks a special time in the lives of many area students. The graduation season began in…

Editorials

Kemper plant proves to be poor investment

The entity that buys power for many Mississippi electric cooperatives, including Southwest MS EPA and Magnolia EPA that…

Editorials

Family using cancer donations on self commit travesty

Though we shouldn’t be surprised at just how deceitful people can be, a recent example was truly shocking.…

Editorials

Reading gate results are in, but did it help?

Results from the inaugural third-grate reading gate test were not unexpected. Statewide, 15 percent of third-graders failed the…

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Drug Court betters society

Drug Court programs were born out of the realization that simply incarcerating those struggling with addiction was a…

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CLG certification could move historic district forward

Brookhaven officials have taken the first step toward receiving a Certified Local Government designation that would help the…

Editorials

Honoring Hattiesburg’s fallen officers

Saturday night’s tragic events in Hattiesburg underscore just how dangerous it can be for the men and women…