Letters to the Editor
Albert Sperath writes to remind voters that they will not have to show an ID to vote in November, while Sue Russell writes to relate her story of roadside assistance that shows that Southern hospitality and helpfulness is alive and well. (October 8, 2012, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Lena L. Ward writes to say that there are lots of questions still unanswered when it comes to implementing and paying for the Voter ID law recently passed in Mississippi. (June 6, 2012, Page 4A)
Initiatives may attract more voters
Lafayette County residents will cast their votes for local and state elections as well as three controversial constitutional amendments on the ballot Tuesday. (November 7, 2011, Page 1A)
Getting prepared for the General Election
Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hoseman writes a guest column to remind voters about next Tuesday’s General Election, and to urge them to study all of the issues and cast votes for the three initiatives on the ballot. (November 2, 2011, Page 4)
More barriers at polls lead to fewer voters
The more people that vote, the better our democratic form of government works, right? Why then, News Editor Jonathan Scott asks, would we want to approve Initiative 27 which would make it more difficult for a number of voters across the state of Mississippi? Scott takes a look at the proposal and offers a suggestion if the measure passes next month. (October 28, 2011, Page 4A)
