Lawmakers: Education-driven session a success
Local Representatives and Senator Gray Tollison spoke to the community during a Lunch with Legislators meting on Monday about the education-driven session. (May 14, 2013, Page 1)
Questionable behavior by elected officials
Elected government officials are supposed to be representing us, right? News Editor Jonathan Scott writes about a couple of these officials and some recent actions that appear somewhat questionable, and he wonders if they’re aware of the perception and appearance many of their constituents are getting. (January 17, 2013, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Justin Cluck writes to urge citizens to become involved by looking into charter schools and proposed legislation and to let your representatives in Jackson know how you feel. (January 17, 2013, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Tom Greenway writes about lies and consequences for presidents, while Meridith Wulff and Cal Mayo write to thank those who helped make the 2012 Charger Challenge a big success. (October 19, 2012, Page 4A)
Let’s take a look at an Arkansas charter school
Only time will tell which, if any, legislation we get about charter schools in Mississippi. While lawmakers are debating the subject, Editor Don Whitten passes along some of the information he’s gathered about the KIPP Delta Schools, a charter school program in Helena/West Helena, Ark. (March 1, 2012, Page 4)
Home help the key to any school’s success
Charter schools tops conversation these days at most water coolers and coffee shops in Mississippi so Editor Don Whitten takes a closer look at the issue and says there’s more to helping Johnny learn to read than different kinds of schools. (February 24, 2012, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Lena L. Ward writes to take issue with two measures in the Mississippi Legislature – taking power away from Attorney General Jim Hood and allowing charter schools in the public school system. (February 23, 2012, Page 4)
Education top item on lawmakers’ agenda
At the Eggs and Issues Breakfast in Oxford on Monday, legislators that represent Lafayette County put education at the top of their list for the next legislative session. (January 24, 2012, Page 1)
State lawmakers: Jobs top priority
As they head down to Jackson next week, Lafayette County representatives expect to deal with issues concerning the budget, the state retirement system and redistricting. (December 28, 2011, Page 8)
Letters to the Editor
Angie and Alex Dorris write to show support for Sen. Gray Tollison and to say they voted for the man, not the letter “D” or “R,” while Dicki King wrote on behalf of the Boys and Girls Club to thank all that had a pat in the recent on-line auction. (November 18, 2011, Page 4A)
