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Why can’t you just give me a job?

She was about 10 years old and fascinated by the man with the cell phone. He stepped to…

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Stump speeches should more sharply focus two key political races

A weekend visit to the Neshoba County Fairgrounds demonstrates that for the politicians and their supporters, the buildup…

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We ought to at least know

Onize sat next to me at a conference I recently attended. We shared smiles and small talk, and…

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Even modest revenue growth is good

End-of-the year revenue collections suggest Mississippi’s lawmakers could have a little extra money to spend when they return…

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Hardball Haley ready to deal on immigration

When governor, Haley Barbour dominated the Legislature. He defied observers (me) who pointed out that when members of…

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It’s time for fire ant control

We all hoped that the extra cold winter would decrease summer insect populations. Unfortunately, that is not always…

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Should I pray for rain or pray for wisdom?

The worms appear to have joined a suicide pact. I see them out of their dirt, baking in…

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Let’s be quick to receive what God gives us

I’ve watched the “ritual” of treat time when we’ve visited with the Birmingham Andings. Soon after Eli makes…

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Of insomnia and somnia

Why did we hate naps as children? And by “we” I mean me. I remember being walked back…

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Unlike Gorsuch, Kavanaugh will face firestorm

After much prime time buildup, Trump announced Monday night his nomination of U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Brett…