Opinion

Bill Spell was at the center of Mississippi’s most sordid, bizarre political campaign

William E. “Bill” Spell, who died Oct. 12 at age 96, was the last major figure in what…

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Giving thanks to the farmers

Every year, when my family gathers for Thanksgiving dinner, we take a moment to share what we are…

Opinion

Other worlds than we already know

I had a lot of fun talking with film professor Christopher Coppola a few days ago. I was…

Opinion

To all veterans, I can’t say ‘Thanks’ enough

My great uncle jumped off the tractor and ran into the woods where he hid for the remainder…

Opinion Columnists

Here’s to all our amazing teachers

We all have that one teacher. For me, it was Mr. Clinton at Pascagoula High School. He taught…

Opinion

Bidding a fond farewell to ‘Ben’ and ‘Doc’

The City of Brookhaven has experienced something rather unique in the past week — we have lost two…

Opinion

Don’t love ice hockey? Ever been to a game?

It was not the first game my older son had been to, but it was the first for…

Opinion

Finding Jesus in the middle of calm and chaos

When we rounded the curve we saw them. Just off to our left, a man was staggering on…

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‘Mama O’ reunited with WWII hero husband

The death of Mrs. Opal Wilkes Austin on Saturday at age 99 was not unexpected and represented for…

Opinion

Moved by a simple, meaningful response

I have written letters and emails to various persons across the years unrelated to my job of interviewing…