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Triumphs, tragedies marked Bill Minor’s storied journalism career

By Sid Salter Bill Minor – who deservedly embodied the title “dean of Mississippi journalists” at the time ...

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Contacting reps has never been easier

Technology can be a powerful thing when used to improve quality of life, particularly when it comes to ...

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Financial health of state’s hospitals on a roller coaster

By Charlie Mitchell A healthier Mississippi with more medical services, specifically for the underserved, was a hallmark of ...

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Getting to know the older, wiser me

While doing a story on AARP’s driving class recently, it occurred to me as I was writing that ...

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Joe Rogers: You can’t handle the truth

A Mississippi legislator, stung by a newspaper column, has taken it upon himself to bring “objective truth” to ...

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Before ACA, taxpayers were already obligated to provide indigent care

Perhaps the most frustrating fallout from the ongoing national struggle over “repealing and replacing” the Affordable Care Act ...

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Florida coach Mike White will always be an Ole Miss Rebel

It couldn’t happen to a better Rebel. Even if he is achieving it all in the name of ...

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You owe me Mr. Trump for my vote

By TJ Ray Dear Mr. Trump: Pardon my not saying “Dear Mister President.” Truth is I’m not sure ...

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Taking great pride in churches

By Joel McNeece One church for every 141 Calhoun Countians, that’s what Dr. Jim Futral was referring to Monday ...

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‘Back the Badge’ bill sends a message, but is not racist

So it seems there are some “Liberal Loonies” who are upset with our elected officials passing a bill ...

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Judge Neil M. Gorsuch’s “personhood” writings will impact confirmation debate

By Sid Salter For all of the questionable, quirky and downright bizarre actions and utterances of our newly-minted ...

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Sometimes you’re the turtle, and sometimes you’re the truck

Sometimes you’re the turtle, and sometimes you’re the truck. Though I can still hear my late father’s stern ...

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Rep. Gibson’s quest for truth reflects misunderstanding

State Rep. Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, has his toga in a knot because a Delta newspaper publisher offered his ...

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90 in the shade, but done in by snow

My friend Ed and I were wrapping up our annual baseball spring training trip the other day, in ...

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Weather forecasts and forecasters can be unreliable this time of year

Weather has long been a fascination, and late winter and early spring have a unique ability of highlighting ...

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Uncompensated care numbers make state hospital vulnerable

While the national debate over Republican efforts to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act continues, hospitals in ...

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Aldermen asked to use reason on proposed development

By Mari Kuhnle In response to the opinion (J. Bankhead, Tuesday, March 14), I concur with Jordan’s opinion ...

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Mister Blue trashing the landscape

By TJ Ray Let’s just call him Mister Blue. Truth is, I’ve never met him, though I’d very ...

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Surviving Charlie the yellow lab

By Joel McNeece He has ears softer than a brand new Teddy bear. His cool nose pressed against ...

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Navigating busy, growing Israel

By John Dunbar Editor’s Note: John Dunbar of Oxford is exploring Israel with a group of about 40 ...

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History shows Cochran will guide choice of Jolly’s 5th Circuit successor

Longtime U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge E. Grady Jolly recently informed President Donald Trump of his ...

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Why women are still struggling in the workplace

A friend of mine has been having a difficult time at work lately, a place she cares deeply ...

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