Opinion Columnists

Going it alone: The realities of COVID-19

This isn’t the first time I’ve written about hospital stays during the pandemic. In February, I described medical…

Opinion

Who’s a good boy? My dog Woody was a good boy

He was the best dog ever. We probably all say that about the dog that made the biggest…

Opinion Columnists

Gubernatorial powers have changed little since 1890

So a Mississippi governor and the state’s Legislature disagree over constitutional powers and responsibilities when it comes to…

Opinion Columnists

Hansen’s disease: A research like no other

Writer’s Note: If any word has made a resurgence lately, it’s “quarantine.” But the truth is, whether used…

Opinion Columnists

Thanks to all the moms who’ve been there for me

This weekend is Mother’s Day. So many mothers have played important roles in my life. The most significant…

Opinion Columnists

A stigma like no other

Writer’s Note: If any word has made a resurgence lately, it’s “quarantine.” But the truth is, whether used…

Opinion Columnists

School closings expose rural broadband deficiencies

In 2019, Corona was a popular beach beer rather than a deadly respiratory virus and no Mississippian had…

My Turn

Reopening state is vital for economy, but remain cautious

Mississippi began reopening up this past week, slowly lifting the shelter at home request. Time will tell if…

Opinion Columnists

Looking back to a quarantine like no other

Writer’s Note: If any word has made a resurgence lately, it’s “quarantine.” But the truth is, whether used…

Opinion

Cuomo, McConnell standoff underscores key impasse

Less than a year ago, a Democratic New Jersey congressman vented his contempt for so-called “moocher states” like…