Editorials

District can learn from recent events

Some Lawrence County parents are understandably upset that a student brought a gun to school and they weren’t…

Editorials

Little changes in new state standards

To the disappointment of those who called for a wholesale rejection of Common Core, it looks like the…

Columns

The gift that keeps on giving

There are seven shopping days left before Christmas. If reading that sentence caused you any degree of panic,…

Editorials

Days left to give to local food pantries

At last count, more than $3,500 had been donated to the annual Holiday Food Pantry Drive. That’s a…

Editorials

Give back to those in need this holiday

It’s almost time for Christmas. You can see the excitement and happiness in folk’s eyes and hear it…

Editorials

Reward should be offered in murder case

Five thousand dollars has been pledged as a reward to help solve an animal abuse case in Hinds…

Editorials

Remember the less fortunate today

Today, we’ll carve the turkey, slice the ham and sit down to more food than should be allowed…

Editorials

Acy case comes to a close

At first blush the plea deal that will send Charles Acy to prison for 30 years seems unjust,…

Editorials

District has ample time to find leader

The Brookhaven School District will face an all-too-familiar task in the coming months — finding a superintendent. Ben…

Editorials

Think local when giving this season

There are several local organizations working to provide food and gifts to the less-fortunate this holiday season. We’ve…