Editorials

Thank those willing ‘to do something’

Seventy-five years ago, the greatest battle in American military history — the U.S. army’s words, not ours —…

Opinion Columnists

Yes, I’m funny about my food

“I don’t like food that’s too carefully arranged; it makes me think that the chef is spending too…

Editorials

Focus on Christ this Christmas

If you’ve never experienced New Sight Baptist Church’s drive-through Nativity, you are missing out on one of the…

Opinion Columnists

State may be coming full circle on unwise policies

Mississippi spends just under $350 million annually operating our state’s prison system — some $30 million less than…

Opinion Columnists

Room with a view

The view from our room at Baptist Hospital is unmatched — a drab enclosure of concrete, gravel and…

Opinion Columnists

Thank goodness for Mississippi

“Thank goodness for Mississippi” is taking on a completely new meaning. As I began teaching fourth graders in…

Opinion Columnists

New leaders set course for state Legislature

Mississippi lawmakers begin their new term Jan. 7, with Republicans maintaining large majorities in the House and Senate.…

Opinion

Could innovation grow economy, reverse brain drain?

Technology stocks are on pace for a record year. For the past decade, the tech sector has led…

Editorials

Christmas spirit not lacking in Southwest Mississippi

If you’re feeling a bit Grinch-like this time of year, you only have yourself to blame. Brookhaven and…

Editorials

Plenty of good news to report

Santa Claus coming to town wasn’t the only good news this week. Below is a look back at…