Our View: MUW takes important step in helping address teacher shortage

Since it was first chartered in 1884, Mississippi University for Women has been a leader in developing teachers.

Roses and thorns: 12-11-22

A rose to all those who have made donations to support the Mississippi Spelling Bee, helping secure the future of the event. In late 2021,

Our View: What makes America great? It’s evident in Golden Triangle

What makes a nation great?

It often depends on the criteria used.

Our View: Lowndes County’s growth spurt, in numbers

The growth of the Lowndes County economy is much like a reaction to a child you haven’t seen in a while: My, how you’ve grown!

Our View: Ethics Commission’s ruling is a blow to open government

Mississippi has the appearance of a representative government.

Roses & thorns: 12-4-22

A rose to our Golden Triangle teams who competed in state football championship games this week. In Friday’s Class 3A title game in Hattiesburg, Noxubee

Our View: Supervisors should consider both sides of resort status argument

It’s advice that’s been around a long time: When you have an important decision to make, pull out a legal pad, draw a line down the middle of the page and write “pros” on one side, “cons” on the other. Then list each pro or con.

Our View: Cities should note: Sales tax diversion growth likely to slow

According to the latest data, sales tax collections in the Golden Triangle continue to exceed projections. That’s a good thing since the greater-than-anticipated revenue gives cities more flexibility in managing their finances.

Our View: Today’s vote is no less important

Chances are good that, as you read this, the polls are still open for today’s runoff election for District 16 Circuit Court Judge (Place 3)

Roses and thorns 11-27-22

A rose to the Starkville Yellow Jackets (Class 6A), the West Point Green Wave (Class 5A) and the Noxubee Tigers (Class 3A) for advancing to

Our View: Give it a rest, Santa

In 1986, Nicholas Bakewell published a children’s book with the title “Santa and The Christ Child.” One of the book’s illustrations showed Santa kneeling at

Roses and thorns: 11-20-22

A rose to everyone as we approach Thanksgiving and especially those who have expressed it through their generosity. A grateful heart naturally turns to thoughts

Our View: City needs to start asking the right questions on annexation

The sudden emergence of a proposal for Columbus to pursue annexation of two areas east of  the city limits calls to mind a bit of wisdom that dates back to the 17th Century: Act in haste, repent at leisure.

Roses and thorns: 11-13-22

A rose to those who have worn the uniform of our military during this Veterans Day weekend. According to the Veterans Administration, veterans represent 7

Our View: Developer’s interest in Burns Bottom has us both eager and anxious

It’s not unusual for people to use the wrong word in describing things. Most of the time, it’s harmless, but not always. As Mark Twain wrote, “The difference between the right word and the almost right word is really a large matter — it is the difference between the lightning and the lightning bug.”

Our View: Three good chief candidates: A good problem to have

After each of the three finalist interviews for Columbus Police Chief were completed, there was a familiar refrain from the city council members who will make the decision: It’s going to be a difficult choice.

Our View: One last campaign duty

To all candidates: You’ve run a good campaign, fought the good fight. Regardless of how your race turned out, you have one final duty as

Our View: Colom deserves support from Wicker, Hyde-Smith in judgeship confirmation

Chances are, no one will be watching how the battle for control of U.S. Senate turns out more closely than Scott Colom.

Our View: Why don’t we support an economic impact package larger than the aluminum mill?

In a hastily-called special session last week, the Mississippi Legislature overwhelmingly approved an $246 million incentive package to support a $2.5 billion aluminum mill project in Lowndes County. The incentive equals roughly 10 percent of the project size.

Roses and thorns: 11-6-22

A rose to the management and staff of the Mississippi Horse Park of Starkville, which will be honored on the opening day of the National