The fourth estate
Local columnist T.J. Ray takes a look at the media’s effect on what we do and think, noting how television and the Internet now seem to have a bigger influence than newspapers on public knowledge and opinion. (March 25, 2013, Page 4A)
Kansas City familiar to Reb basketball fans
“Kansas City, Kansas City, here I come …” The lyrics from that blues tune made famous by Wilbert Harrison, Fats Domino, The Beatles and countless other artists have been on the minds of Ole Miss basketball fans this week as they headed west to follow the Rebels. Editor Don Whitten recalls his previous two trips to K.C. to cover the Rebels and wonders what kind of weekend this one will be. (March 22, 2013, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Arnold B. Pegues and Mary Burress, writing for many residents of the Rivers Hill and East University community, express their displeasure with learning that a cellphone tower is likely going up in their neighborhood. (March 22, 2013, Page 4A)
The calls of March Madness
Assistant News Editor Jeff Eubanks relates his memories of Ole Miss’ loss to Valparaiso in the 1998 NCAA Tournament and writes that he hopes things come full circle Friday when the Rebels take on Wisconsin. (March 21, 2013, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Preston Ray Garrett writes about the sequester, spending cuts, the budget deficit and the national debt and points out misinformation that should not be tolerated. (March 21, 2013, Page 4)
An interesting way to fill out a bracket
Have you filled out that NCAA tourney bracket for the office pool or online contest? Editor Don Whitten seeks the advice of one who has fared well in the past by using a different strategy – picking the winners by matching up their mascots. (March 20, 2013, Page 4)
‘Dads
Local columnist Jimmy Reed recalls a fishing trip with his mentor, Jaybird, and how he was introduced to the wonder of a Southern delicacy – crawdads. (March 19, 2013, Page 4)
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
They had the big St. Patrick’s Day parade in Jackson and the Chicago River flowed green for a while Sunday, but there were no big public celebrations in Oxford. Editor Don Whitten, tongue in cheek, expresses surprise that city leaders did not ask for a special exemption for alcohol sales as the city has for several other “special” Sundays during the year. (March 18, 2013, Page 4A)
Menu measure offers food for thought
News Editor Jonathan Scott takes a look at Senate Bill 2687, concerning menu-labeling of food we purchase and eat, in relation to Sunshine Week and its slogan, “Open government is good government.” (March 15, 2013, Page 4A)
Just exactly what is a ‘normal’ dog?
Editor Don Whitten writes about the two four-legged members of the family, rescue dogs Bo and Tebow, and wonders if they’re “normal” or not. (March 14, 2013, Page 4)
