Opinion

Do your traditions have meaning?

Traditions — everybody’s got some. I’m not talking about habits, like leaving your socks on the floor, or…

Opinion

Nothing material compares to God’s gifts

In chapter Five of the book of Acts in the Bible, there is a story that all Christians…

Editorials

Ebbers’ legacy, Brookhaven will always be linked

It is hard to overstate the impact Bernie Ebbers and WorldCom had on Brookhaven. The billionaire called Lincoln…

Opinion Columnists

Contrary to conventional wisdom

“Call me irresponsible, call me unreliable. Call me undependable, too…” — Sammy Cahn No doubt to the consternation…

Opinion Columnists

Candidate returns to siren call for term limits

Term limits is a tired political concept whose time has come and gone and come again, this time…

Editorials

Lend a helping hand following storms

The damage from Monday’s tornadoes is significant. Homes and property in Southwest Mississippi were damaged and destroyed  —…

Opinion

Marshal’s widow on mourning this Christmas

Hazlehurst optometrist Channing Wells is 31, with a stylish curled afro and knee-high boots that peek out from…

Opinion Columnists

Defeated lawmaker questions validity of election

A one-term state lawmaker in Mississippi is contesting her narrow loss in the general election, saying she believes…

Editorials

Plenty of positive stories to report

A crowd in the sanctuary at Easthaven Baptist Church Thursday joined similar groups around the nation for a…

Opinion

Civil asset forfeiture still after low dollar offenses

The idea that the state can keep your property through forfeiture when you have not been convicted of…