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When life changes
Twenty-two years ago today, my life changed forever. Fortunately, that change was for the better. Twenty-two years ago…
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Yes, it really is possible (and necessary) to disagree with someone without resorting to personal attacks
Hate mail is nothing new for me or anyone in my profession. I’ve been in journalism for 10…
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Two on Facebook: One says ‘lynch;’ the other says ‘serve’
By Charlie Mitchell Morgan Freeman, celebrated actor and thoughtful person, says forget about it. Mitch Landrieu, mayor of…
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Honoring those who gave all so we can have all
Each year I have the honor of attending the Memorial Day Ceremony at the National Guard Armory that’s…
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Joe Rogers: The Southern grilling gene
A Jackson friend, Averyell Kessler, recently balked at an email she’d gotten from a cooking site, titled “How…
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Now hating is self-justifying
“They’re beating plowshares into swords for this tired old man that we elected king. Armchair warriors often fail…
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Adjusting to adult children
Giving space to loved ones isn’t always easy, particularly when it’s our children involved. We want to keep…
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Small gestures key to honoring vets
By Tom Purcell “Parades, mattress sales and burgers on the grill are all nice, but I feel we…
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Confederate flag represents our past
By TJ Ray Many times he sat on the steps at the old courthouse with his state flag…
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Flat-top hats receive wise advice
By Joel McNeece Young people all around Calhoun County and beyond, dressed in long colorful gowns, flat-top hats…
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‘God doesn’t like ugly’
For as long as I can remember, my mother has used the phrase “God doesn’t like ugly.” She…
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A Mississippi lawmaker apologized for a disgusting lynching comment. It’s not enough. Not even close.
The firestorm of criticism surrounding State Rep. Karl Oliver’s Facebook rant in which he said Louisiana lawmakers supporting…
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Fees, fines and fairness for all
By Peter Funt Which best describes your view of America? Everyone pays an equal share? Or, everyone pays…
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Battle for school dollars now rests with Mississippi Supreme Court
By Charlie Mitchell Most students are out for summer, having finished their final exams. In all probability, there…
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From Russia with malice?
By Ray Mosby “Russia is a riddle wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.” — Winston Churchill Contrary…
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Police officers just seem to know when something is wrong
My house Saturday morning was bustling with activity as my daughters and I searched for shoes, combed and brushed hair…
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Fans are catching fever for Ole Miss women’s softball
It is no surprise that the Alabama game in football was one of the hottest tickets for an…
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‘Playing games’ with local squirrels
By TJ Ray I had to quit after the third round was found. Looking for spent bullets can…
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County supervisors get it right
By Joel McNeece Calhoun County Supervisors were asked to reverse two of their previous decisions Monday. They granted one…
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Sound advice for our graduates
It certainly doesn’t feel like it, but 34 years ago this month I graduated from high school and…
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Falling again for lies over truth
By Susan Stamper Brown Since Adam’s fall in Eden, we humans find it easy to fall for lies.…
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A Rose among all the thorns
“Let us sit upon the ground and tell sad stories about the deaths of kings…” — William Shakespeare By…
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