Signs popping up tell us election is near
Campaign signs around town are about as plentiful as daffodils were a few weeks back, Editor Don Whitten says, as he writes about the upcoming municipal elections. (April 22, 2013, Page 4)
Our leaders must know, and follow, the Constitution
Guest columnist Maxine H. Karr quotes some of our country’s founding fathers and other statemen in making the point that our leaders today should know, and adhere to, the Constitution written when the United States was formed. (March 6, 2013, Page 4)
One more week to qualify for city elections
Oxford citizens wishing for a spot on the Board of Aldermen or even as mayor have one week to qualify for the June election. Local attorney Jay Hughes is the latest to toss his hat into the race. (March 1, 2013, Page 2A)
UM releases election incident report
After an election night incident on campus, a committee was formed and found that 14 Ole Miss students should be referred for some discipline or educational action. (January 29, 2013, Page 1, 3)
Election Integrity
Local columnist Jimmy Reed writes that we have lots to be thankful for here at Thanksgiving, but one thing he’s not sure about is election integrity in light of some of the results he’s seen from this month’s elections. (November 20, 2012, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Matthew R. Copp writes to say that respect and tolerance for fellow Americans, often found missing during the recent presidential campaigning, is crucial to the country moving forward. (November 16, 2012, Page 4A)
Secession petitions taking things a bit too far
If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. That’s a common response. Editor Don Whitten points to a new response – if you can’t beat ‘em, secede – that’s popping up around the country after the recent election, and he writes that it appears lots of folks apparently don’t recall their history lessons very well. (November 14, 2012, Page 4)
Thank goodness that’s over; now, can we move on?
Staff Writer Alyssa Schnugg takes a look at the recent campaign season and election, wondering if people aren’t just glad it’s over with and now time to move on to other things. (November 8, 2012, Page 4)
Election cycle revealed more about voters than pols
Local columnist Deidra Jackson writes about the just-completed election cycle and how it showed more about voters than politicians, noting their drive to vote, to not being swayed by big-money influence and to paying attention to issues. (November 8, 2012, Page 4)
Local voters support GOP
Lafayette County fell in line with most of Mississippi choosing Republican candidates for most offices on Tuesday. (November 7, 2012, Page 1)
