Opinion

It’s the sick who need a doctor

The following is a quick rundown of mental illness statistics in the state of Mississippi, from the Treatment…

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What we’ve done to the least of these

The United States Federal Courthouse in downtown Jackson is a gleaming testament to the power of our federal…

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Walk on the wild side

Lincoln and I took a long walk last Sunday. River Road is always beautiful but this time of…

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Let’s quit talking about infrastructure

“I hear the train a comin’ It’s rolling round the bend And I ain’t seen the sunshine since…

Opinion

The Good Shepherd makes me lie down

Surely it’s a given that we all long for “green pastures” — the kind that the Psalmist David…

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Nothing is more valuable or sacred

When I was 12 years old, my closest friend was Darryl, age 11. We did everything together that…

Opinion

Hyde-Smith, McDaniel have state senate records to compare

On March 21, state Sen. Chris McDaniel sent yet another installment of an email blast for a fundraising…

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An April afternoon in 1994

This month marks 24 years since a bold eight-letter headline — SHOOT-OUT — stretched across the front page…

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MPB radio and TV told to prepare to go it alone

Let’s hope not. Tucked into Section 12 of House Bill 1593 was a directive to Mississippi Public Broadcasting:…

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State protects plastic bags, keeps symbols

One of many clichés at the Mississippi Capitol is that decisions are best made by types of government…