Editorials

Aldermen demonstrate leadership for city

The aldermen’s approval of the zoning distinction for the new assisted living facility Tuesday night is a big…

Editorials

Statewide smoking ban deserves support from Mississippi lawmakers

Certainly no one argues that smoking is a health hazard, but only about one-fourth of Mississippians are protected…

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Commission gives green light for aldermen to say ‘yes’

We called for leadership, and Thursday night’s vote at the Brookhaven Planning Commission was exactly that. By approving…

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School bells begin to ring around town

Labor Day may be a month away, but it’s nearly school time around town. Brookhaven schools will start…

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United Way gifts go a long way in county

“E Pluribus Unum,” Latin for “Out of many, one,” is the slogan on the Great Seal of the…

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Hall of Honor role models keep legacy of alma mater alive

As society devotes more and more time to texting and social media, it seems that good, old-fashioned face-to-face…

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Summer: A time for revival, re-growth

For area churches, summer is revival time, and the week ahead sees a number of local congregations with…

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Job creation, funds for education must become priorities

Friday’s report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics doesn’t look good for Mississippi. The stats show the…

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The long hot summer election continues

Just like the summer heat this time of year, it doesn’t appear the U.S. Senate Republican Primary will…

Editorials

Vote yes on Tuesday to help our city grow

Brookhaven faces a major opportunity July 8 as city voters go to the polls to vote on levying…