Articles by Tina Perry
Our View: The details matter, and they are typically beyond the headlines
As long as there has been news delivered in print form, which in America dates back to the 18th Century, there have been headlines to inform the reader what the story is about. In the span of a few words, a good headline conveys the most essential aspect of a story, often in a way that piques the curiosity of the reader to continue reading.
Jeffrey Blount: Past his sell by date
I was born into a world of ubiquitous and widely accepted racism. “Colored Only” signs, back of the bus, segregated schools, postcards made of the
Our View: Voting carries an obligation
Voting is many things. It is, most of all, a right guaranteed by the Constitution, a right. That’s how we most often think about voting
Roses and thorns: 6-3-23
A rose to our area’s soup kitchens, which for a combined 29 years have provided meals to the hungry in Columbus and Starkville. Loaves and
Our View: Sustainability is not a dirty word
It is an unfortunate reality that the poison of political ideology has contaminated the idea of climate change. What was once a scientific study has
Starkville, MSU mourn Mike Leach
Mississippi State University head football coach Mike Leach passed away Monday night at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson from heart complications. The
Dean Ridings: The time to support local news is now
Congress has an opportunity to pass legislation that benefits all local citizens, businesses and even protects our democracy. The Local Journalism Sustainability Act, LJSA for short, should be included as part of any upcoming reconciliation bill that Congress is considering. The LJSA is a well-thought-out bill that would provide needed support to local news organizations, including local newspapers, to ensure their viability as they continue to make progress toward a digital future.
Roses and thorns: 5-29-22
A rose of gratitude and remembrance this Memorial Day weekend. Since the U.S. Revolution, an estimated 1.1 million Americans have died serving our nation in
Roses and thorns: 7-12-20
A rose to the city of Starkville, MSU’s Carl Small Town Center and participating restaurants for a creative way to adjust to the unique challenges