Wyatt Emmerich: Fighting for journalism
I just returned from Washington D.C. where I was trying to save journalism.
Froma Harrop: Liz Cheney walks the walk for democracy
Back in the days when I was a moderate Republican, I still found Liz Cheney too far right-leaning for my tastes. And that went for her dad, former Vice President Dick Cheney, as well.
Our View: With road work, ‘no pain, no gain’ holds true
For athletes, there is a mantra that provides encouragement as they endure the rigors of hard training in pursuit of better performance: “No pain, no gain.”
Slimantics: Data isn’t needed to prove Mississippi is the most corrupt state in the nation
Each year, there are several studies designed to identify the level of corruption in each state. Generally, Mississippi ranks among what is determined as most corrupt. But some things are hard to reduce to data points and sometimes the statistics don’t paint an accurate picture.
Sid Salter: Some 32 years after students’ murders, Manning’s Death Row sojourn may be ending
Mississippi’s Supreme Court on a 5-4 vote denied yet another appeal from the Death Row inmate convicted of brutally murdering Mississippi State University students Jon Stephen Steckler and Pamela Tiffany Miller on the night of Dec. 11, 1992.
Daniel McCarthy: Trump’s would-be assassin’s explanation
The man who intended to murder former President Donald Trump on Sept. 18 has explained in his own words why he wanted to do it.
Letter: Appreciates Roy column
I applaud Dr. Jiben Roy for his thoughtful article (Sept. 17) about the prevalence of gun violence in the United States. The rush to a
Possumhaw: A view from the window
Outside the window three bluebirds are splashing in the “water feature.” There are three bird baths, and each one will be dry by the end of the day.
Bobby Harrison: Mike Chaney is not the first state politico to call for his elected post to be eliminated
Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney is not Mississippi’s first statewide official to advocate for his job to be changed from an elected post to an appointed one.
Roses and Thorns: 9-21-24
A rose to 100+ Women Who Care Columbus, whose remarkable philanthropic efforts are now being studied by women’s college students at The Mississippi University of
Ask Rufus: The flight of the USS Shenandoah
This weekend will be filled with awe and thrills and heritage as Columbus Air Force Base hosts a spectacular air show on Saturday and Sunday. It is a world class event that is free, open to the public and not to be missed.
Sean of the South: Angels
When I was a kid, my mother believed in angels, but I didn’t. I was on the fence about angels. I didn’t believe in hocus pocus. My thought was, if angels were real, then why were they always the worst team in the Major Leagues?
Thom Caraccio: Mississippi’s own Forrest Gump
I am NOT a famous person, but I play one on TV.
Mona Charen: A second Trump presidency would be terrible for the economy
Following the Eating Pets imbroglio, one would think that undecided voters would have their doubts quelled about how to vote in November. What more is there to say?
Our View: Communication is key in suicide prevention
September was designated as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in 2008 but is today probably more relevant than it was at its inception.
Letter: Trump needs protection more than Democrats
Much has been said lately about the Secret Service and their failures to protect President Trump during his campaign. Naturally everybody has an opinion about
Sid Salter: State’s incarceration rate tops nation and exceeds most nations
The Mississippi Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations for the State Department of Corrections – the state’s prison system – included $424.3 million from the General Fund, State Support Special Funds of $7.5 million, $19.5 million in federal funds, and other special funds of $27.07 million for a total of $458.9 million.
Our View: Potential K-Mart tenant is further cause for optimism
Six years ago, two major parcels along Highway 45 South in Columbus, the city’s major retail corridor, were becoming ghost towns.
Wyatt Emmerich: Wondering when other shoes drop
It brought me no joy to read that Jackson city councilor Angelique Lee resigned and admitted to conspiracy to commit bribery.
Letter: Endorses Harris due to opponent’s lies
I have seen several Presidential elections but nothing quite as ridiculous as the 2024 Presidential election. The contestants lie, but Trump and his running mate