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Legislators approaching busy part of session

Mississippi lawmakers have had a slow start to their four-month session, but the pace is about to quicken…

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I was just sautéed, not roasted

Over the last 30 years as a member of the Mississippi Press Association (MPA), I have attended dozens…

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Obtrusive thoughts and what to do with the weird

I’m very happy to report that I have had some sleep this week. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always feel…

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Is corporal punishment really their greatest problem?

State Rep. Carl Mickens of Brooksville is from the northern part of Noxubee County. A former Noxubee County…

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A real love story for Valentine’s Day

Back in August, we got some bad news about Daughter No. 2’s transmission — her Altima’s transmission, that…

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Reeves wants scrutiny of prison spending

Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has ordered a thorough review of spending in the state Department of Corrections,…

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Balance billing must be addressed by legislature

Over the past several years, my office has seen an uptick in balance billing, also called surprise billing.…

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C Spire pushing computer education legislation

Home-grown C Spire, one of the last big locally-owned cellular phone companies in the country, has been a…

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My grandmother would be mortified

“Sincerity—if you can fake that, you’ve got it made.” — George Burns In the first week of February…

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Mississippi voters to decide on medical marijuana in November

Mississippi is one of three states that will vote on some type of marijuana-related referendum in the November…