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A few little ‘life hacks’ make everything better

I’ve shared with you before that I am always and forever looking for “life hacks.”  You know, the…

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State in midst of historic times in terms of available state revenue

Late in the 2021 session, legislative leaders set a revenue estimate of $5.93 billion. That estimate represented the…

News

There is a constant, unchanging truth

     The dark clouds obscure the sky as thunder rumbles. A breeze ruffles the feathers of flora, and brings…

News

Sending a tribute to a special niece

The topic of my tribute today is my niece. She ended her tumbling career at age 18 with…

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Farmers still wary of international impacts on exports 

For both U.S. and Mississippi farmers, China is the primary export market for their crops and current forecasts…

News

Journalism Competition and Preservation Act can save local news

Thomas Jefferson famously declared, “Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without…

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Bobblehead dolls bring life full circle

What were you doing in the summer of 1998?   I had just completed my Ole Miss Ph.D.,…

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Now is the time to talk about climate change

If ever the global leaders were to have a meaningful discussion about climate change, now would be the…

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Sound the alarm and protect American tech from Senate legislation

Sound the alarm because Russia, China, and other adversaries are coming for America’s technology industry, and federal lawmakers…

Columns

JFK Jr.’s final days fraught with concerns

A scion to a family many Americans considered the closest thing to homegrown royalty, John F. Kennedy Jr.…

Lifestyle

Take precautions for these Dog Days of summer

These Dog Days of summer cause outdoor lovers as well as pet lovers to take a few extra…

News

Mississippi, where abortion is technically both legal and illegal

Despite the current abortion ban imposed by state law, a brave doctor could theoretically perform the medical procedure…

News

We get by with some knowledge and assistance

Years ago, working on the Ole Miss Campus, home for Thanksgiving, hero mom “Gert” walked me through making…

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Letter to the Editor: May, June were busy months at the Pantry

May and June were very busy months at the Pantry of Oxford.  Helping there in May was a…

News

Savoring sweet summer days

Ahh . . . sweet summer time!  I can tell that I’m definitely old.  I complain constantly about…

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Renick’s rural background, quick mind will serve state well 

William “Bill” Renick Sr., of Ashland is a solid choice by President Joe Biden to represent Mississippi’s interests…

Opinion

Majority delivers wins on life, guns, energy, and religious freedom

It was only six years ago that Justice Antonin Scalia, the conservative titan on our nation’s highest court,…

News

YAC strives to provide funding for creatives

One role the local arts council plays is to assist creatives in finding resources to support the development…

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Stillness can be a gift

The pop of color from a hanging basket of flowers catches my eye through the rivulets of condensation…

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Many states used surpluses to give taxpayers rebates. Not Mississippi.

Multiple states, ranging from true blue California to deep red South Carolina, are using their sizable growth in…

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Sometimes a drive is as good as a time machine

Ever wish you could step into a time machine that would instantly propel you back to say, age…

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Loss reminds us to treasure what we have now

In recent weeks, we have mourned the untimely and unexpected passing of several friends and the tragic car…