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Mississippi’s ‘open’ primary statute debated once again

Last week’s Republican congressional primaries in Mississippi’s Third and Fourth congressional districts pointed up some political realities that…

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Many ordinary people made America great

It’s early and already hot. My little dachshund, Missy, romped away this morning before I could stop her…

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We have plenty to celebrate this Fourth of July

The Fourth of July holiday is the way we commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by…

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It’s simply destiny for our Ole Miss Rebels

Whew – After sweeping our Super Regionals in Coral Cables, defeating them nemesis pigs of Arkansas who always…

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Mahan: A noted naval author and historian

Alfred Thayer Mahan (September 27, 1840–December 1, 1914) was a US Navy flag officer, geostrategist, and historian. His…

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American technology is a critical edge 

America’s resiliency is being put to the test. Between record-high inflation, increasing cyberattacks and the rising cost of…

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Teaching as an art form

Summer is often synonymous with classes ending, school being out, and students thinking about anything but learning.  Yet,…

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Let the Church live loud

This morning as I sat quietly with the Lord contemplating all the things happening in the world and…

Our View

Our View

We’ve always known there’s something special about Oxford and the University of Mississippi. Now, the nation knows as…

Ole Miss Sports

Column: Ole Miss is on the brink, but that’s nothing new for this team

OMAHA, Neb. — Regardless of the outcome of today’s game, this Ole Miss team will be remembered in…

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Partisan standoff over funding puts Social Security at risk

Stop the presses: Democrats and Republicans disagree over the future of what used to be called “the third…

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: A plea to our senator for better gun safety laws

An Open Letter to Senator Roger Wicker, I typically do not write letters to my Senator. However, the…

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Look around and see if you can make a difference

After my water aerobics class this morning I realized I didn’t have much at home for a quick…

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Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there!  It’s your day to be honored.  It’s your day…

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The time to support local news is now

Congress has an opportunity to pass legislation that benefits all local citizens, businesses and even protects our democracy. …

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Father is a strong word in any language

“Abba” is the Aramaic word for Father, “I will obey you.”  Abba conveys intimacy and obedience.  Mark14:35-36 “Going…

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How much do you know about Teddy Roosevelt?

Theodore Roosevelt, also known as Teddy Roosevelt and TR, was born October 27, 1858, New York, New York,…

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Join in celebrating community-supported arts

The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council cordially invites Lafayette County and Oxford residents to attend the CSA (community supported arts)…

Opinion

Thank you, Daddy, for saving my life

The sweltering heat caused rivers of perspiration to roll down each of our young bodies, but it was…

News

Let’s make the effort to focus on the positive

I remember “back in the day” that we got our news reports via a radio station in the…

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Thompson’s unadopted redistricting plan could have cost Guest his seat

If the state chapter of the NAACP and U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson had gotten their way, little known…

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Just a reminder: Well done!

Last week I wrote about the dad of my then Scottish fiancé praising my driving in Scotland and…