Editorials

Mississippi colleges raise tuition

It now takes about 17 percent of the typical Mississippi family’s income to pay for just tuition at…

Editorials

Speak up against crime

There is a way for all of us to help Brookhaven and Lincoln County battle what can only…

Editorials

Recent firings seem wrong

Post-election hirings and firings are to be expected, but that doesn’t make them right. Tax Assessor/Collector Rita Goss…

Editorials

Hospital’s focus on grades will be beneficial

Hospital ratings are important. They tell potential patients which facility is most likely to provide them with the…

Editorials

Honoring those who have fought against terror

Is there such thing as honoring veterans too early? Some would like a memorial to honor post-9/11 combat…

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Athletes wield high degree of influence

Need proof that athletics — football in particular — has outsize influence at colleges and universities? The president…

Editorials

Thank a veteran this week

There are 21.8 million veterans of the U.S. armed forces as of 2014, according the Census Bureau. That’s…

Editorials

New candy regulation will protect the children

In Whoville, Christmas came “without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags.” In…

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Police need public’s help

In a matter of one day’s time, crime in the city ratcheted up to a level that’s bound…

Editorials

Polls open for state, county races

In case you need another reminder, polls are open today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Locally, there…