Articles by Tina Perry

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