Editorials

Cleanup project tops list of good news

An effort to clean the Pearl River will take place today in Monticello, as volunteers with Pearl Riverkeeper…

Editorials

West Nile Virus — Don’t let your guard down

Although love bugs are attracting most of our swats right now, let’s not forgot about mosquitoes. The Mississippi…

Opinion Columnists

Atmosphere in Washington not a new one

“If you set out to lead a band of cannibals, you better be sure to check the menu…

Opinion

Silver Creek woman — ‘I jump-started Elvis’ career’

“I jump-started Elvis’ career,” she said to me. Doris Willis Gracia, 86-and-a-half years old, says she gave the…

Opinion Columnists

Census accuracy will determine federal dollars

We’ve spent most of the 2019 Mississippi general election cycle talking about the future of public healthcare and…

Editorials

Grin and bear it on tough decisions

Sometimes, you just have to grin and bear it. That’s what Lincoln County supervisors eventually decided to do…

Opinion

What’s up, mate?

Son No. 3 is in the Land Down Under with the Aussies, dodging ’roos (as in kanga). He…

Editorials

Donations to our veterans should honor them, too

We owe so much to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Groups like AmVets accept donations to assist…

Opinion

Lt. gov. hopefuls open to Medicaid expansion

The two candidates running for Mississippi lieutenant governor engaged in a civil discussion about Medicaid expansion and other…

Editorials

101st birthday tops week of good news

Martha Diamond celebrated a milestone most of us likely won’t —she turned 101. Diamond, of Wesson, celebrated with…