Editorials

Celebrating our moms

Today, as we celebrate mothers, we thought it would be fitting to publish some of our favorite quotes…

Editorials

Cutting inmate programs does not restore faith in MDOC

New Department of Corrections Commissioner Marshall Fisher has a tough job ahead of him. Restoring trust in the…

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Debate over Common Core gets out of hand

The Common Core debacle just keeps getting sillier. After an uproar over the new academic standards, state legislators…

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Earthquake safety tips

Hurricanes, tornadoes, drought, floods – we’re familiar with Mother Nature’s fury here in Mississippi. But earthquakes? We can…

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Transparency remains important for public officials

Brookhaven officials may have had valid concerns when it came to C Spire’s proposal to bring its ultra-fast,…

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Highlighting the positives in Brookhaven

From award-winning T-shirt designs to a 100th birthday celebration, there was plenty of good news in our area…

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Mississippi Scholars helps create better work force

Lincoln County students who have completed the Mississippi Scholars program will be honored this weekend at an awards…

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Beware of synthetic weed

Spice, or synthetic marijuana, is the latest drug to appeal to teenagers looking to get high. It’s designed…

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By cutting newspaper, Delta State inhibits free speech

The state newspaper association is condemning a plan that will eliminate journalism courses at Delta State University and…

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Unsung heroes of Lincoln County

We were recently reminded of the many local folks who make contributions on the state level. Sure, our…