Our view: Supervisors should be cautious in changing approach to trust fund

On Wednesday, the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors kicked around an idea that would break with precedent.

Roses and thorns: 10-4-20

A rose to all those involved in the fight against breast cancer, which afflicts one in eight women in the United States. This month is

Our View: Diagnosis puts Trump in even better position to galvanize support for masks

The news that President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19 lit up news websites and social media when it was announced early Friday morning.

Our View: Governor’s lifting of mask mandate threatens progress

On Wednesday, Gov. Tate Reeves lifted a statewide mask mandate that state health officials — along with the governor himself — had said played a

Our View: Bulldog fans play an important role this fall

From a public health perspective, whether Mississippi State should be playing football during the COVID-19 pandemic remains a valid question whose full consequences cannot be accurately determined.

But from a mental health perspective, football may be just what the doctor ordered.

Voice of the people: Cheryl Arnold

Voting is so important and as a voter, I urge everyone to think for themselves.

Voice of the people: Paul Mack

Concerned over peaceful transfer of powerM President Trump, when asked last week if he would commit to a peaceful transfer of power, said, “Well, we’re

Voice of the people: James Hodges

Biden’s gaffes pale in comparison to Trump’s Patrick Buchanan states in a recent column the polls show Biden ahead, but the verbal and mental lapses

Voice of the people: David Chism

Candidate asks for support I am overwhelmingly thankfully for your vote this past Tuesday. My friend Mr. Wright is admired and respected in the community.

Roses and thorns: 9/27/20

A rose to the Columbus Arts Council, with its partners The Columbus Exchange Club, Junior Auxiliary and private donors, for providing $10,000 in art supplies,

Voice of the people: James Hodges

Believes more than Section 230 amendment is needed Sen. Wicker says he wants to amend Section 230 because social media major platforms are being biased

Our View: First things first: Register to vote

As the Nov, 3 election approaches, there is no shortage of opinions among Mississippians. Who should be our next President (Trump or Biden)? Who should

Voice of the people: Lynn Wright

Dist. 37 candidate asks for vote It has been a pleasure to meet so many of you on the campaign trail. I want to especially

Voice of the people: Kathy Howell

Tongue-in-cheek ‘litter survey’ We would like to thank those who unknowingly or unwittingly (my preferred term) participated in our county litter survey. Our area is

Roses and thorns: 9-20-20

A rose to Mississippi University for Women’s chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) for helping give a voice to the potentially

Voice of the people: Vicky Rose

Dist. 37 candidate asks for vote Hello! My name is Vicky Rose. This Tuesday, residents of Oktibbeha, Clay, and Lowndes counties have a choice. With

Voice of the people: Who will speak for everyone else?

In reply to Lee Roy Lollar’s skewed attempt to frame Christian persecution in this country, I must say “poppycock.” Pointing out that a Christian dies

Voice of the people: Lee Roy Lollar

Who will speak for the Christians? The Sept. 13 column by Mona Charen, “Who Will Speak For The Uighurs,” made me think for a while

Our View: Both sides valid in county tax squabble; state should clarify

On Tuesday, the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors announced its intentions to take the county’s school district to court in a dispute over how much

Voice of the people: James Hodges

Apology to Roger Wade I am sorry that I compared you to the ones who simply faded away. You did give a reason for you