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Keeping safe during the storms

By Harold Brummett Star Denmark Route   The storms made everyone on my hill nervous. Some went to the basement and sat it out; others ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 1:44 pm

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Sadly, civility has left the building

By T.J. Ray Columnist Rosa Parks has been much on my mind of late. A while ago I sat on a five-gallon plastic bucket on ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 1:41 pm

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Wishing to be at Augusta

By Steve Stricker Columnist If one was not interested in golf, they might think to watch it on TV could equate to watching grass grow. ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 1:36 pm

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Trump’s hints of a third term are distracting

By Sid Salter Columnist   How realistic are calls among his political followers for a third term in office for President Donald Trump? The 22nd ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 1:26 pm

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Many facing storms even as flowers bloom

By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist   I’ve heard the old cliché, “April showers bring May flowers,” for most of my life. I’m reasonably confident that’s ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 1:22 pm

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Praying for bad drivers

By Bonnie Brown Columnist So, I don’t get out much anymore.  I do less in-store shopping and utilize pickup or delivery options when possible.  Thank ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 1:18 pm

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We are ruled by the snippets

Dear Reader,  I address you in this manner deliberately. Had I the funds to buy enough postage, you would be reading this in a letter ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 11:42 am

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Will never be another Norman

By Steve Stricker Columnist Last Wednesday, March 26, was the birthday of my buddy and great guy, Norman Adcox, a talented writer, musician, song writer ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 11:38 am

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Modern movies not the Hoka experience

By Harold Brummett Star Denmark Route   My wife (Angie) and I went to the movies the other night. It was, in my opinion, a ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 11:32 am

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Get help when hiring help

By Bonnie Brown Columnist Back many years ago when I was working full time, I used to change our sheets twice a week on Tuesday ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 11:27 am

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Personas can cover the spectrum

By TJ Ray Columnist   “Whenever two people meet, there are really six people present.  There is each man as he sees himself, each man ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, March 26, 2025 10:08 am

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Full of hope and a new energy

By Steve Stricker Columnist Hope:  “a feeling of optimism and expectation that something desired will happen or that events will turn out for the best.” ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, March 26, 2025 10:06 am

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Decimals aside, tax compromise is historic

By Sid Salter Columnist   While the typos in the tax compromise legislation sent from the State Senate to the State House of Representatives last ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, March 26, 2025 10:00 am

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Mississippi state of mind in the Big Apple

By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist   I started this column on Thursday in Brooklyn. Yes, that Brooklyn. New York, New York. We flew out of ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, March 26, 2025 9:52 am

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Pecking order fun to observe

By Harold Brummett Star Denmark Route   There are four roosters on our farm. Lots of hens and four roosters. The chickens provide plenty of ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, March 26, 2025 9:50 am

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Having Lent cravings for food

By Steve Stricker   Ladies, I heard that when pregnant you can have weird food cravings – did you? For as long as I can ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 11:30 am

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Storms rage in weather, everyday life

By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist The storms this past Saturday were wild. It was around 4 AM when I was rudely awakened by what sounded ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 11:26 am

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Veteran groups are strong in county

By Harold Brummett Star Denmark Route   The Disabled American Veterans monthly meeting at the Veterans Hut was canceled last Saturday due to the weather. ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 11:23 am

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Column: Magnolia season brings sneezes

By Bonnie Brown Columnist Welcome to spring, otherwise known as allergy season!  How do I know this?  Well, I’ve read that Mississippi is frequently ranked ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 11:20 am

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Opinion: Distracted by identity politics, cultural war

By Susan Mah, LCSW Guest Columnist   In the last few weeks, there have been Americans on both sides expressing their opposition about billionaires taking ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, March 12, 2025 11:07 am

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Opinion: Nothing takes place of persistence

By T.J. Ray Columnist   Since we call oranges orange, why don’t we call lemons yellows and apples reds? Future shock occurs when you are ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, March 12, 2025 11:01 am

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Opinion: Lent is perfect timing this year

By Steve Stricker Columnist Today I am eight wonderful days into my 40-day Lenten journey in the peaceful, quiet, prayerful desert until Easter. And I’m ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, March 12, 2025 10:57 am

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