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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…

News

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…

Opinion Main

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…

Opinion Main

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…

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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…

News

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,…

Opinion Main

Let the Church live loud

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