Roses and Thorns: 11-2-24
A rose to Tiffany Sturdivant, who has been selected as one of nine people to be honored with the Presidential Medal for the National Endowment
Thom Caraccio: The Gravel Pit: Teenage Sodom and Gomorrah
Although you may not have been a member of our particular flock at S.D. Lee, many of you had your own gathering place for summer parties in Columbus in the mid-to-late 1960’s. We had the infamous Gravel Pit.
Jiben Roy: Sometimes one-man leadership can change the world
As a teacher, I taught in different countries with different numbers of students. The countries included Bangladesh (two universities), India (one university), and USA (five universities). In the United States, the number of students in a classroom can range from one to 100.
Our View: On Tuesday, time to vote
When voters go to the polls in the Golden Triangle on Tuesday, history tells us it’s likely to be an uneventful, generally pleasant experience.
Slimantics: I’m voting for Tess
For a lot of people, the choice in Tuesday’s presidential election is more philosophical and ideological than practical, meaning that many of the issues they vote on don’t personally affect them.
Letter: Hurricane survivors still need your help
About five weeks ago Hurricane Helene arrived. The American Red Cross, like fellow service and government organizations anticipating the impacts’ severity, moved people and resources
Letter: Endorses Trump
I’m a Vietnam war veteran, over 26 years total military service, served under seven presidents starting with General Eisenhower. In my book, President Trump is
Our View: A happy and safe Halloween
Tonight marks the return of a fall celebration that dates back as far as 2,000 years. Halloween has evolved over the ages and from culture to culture.
Home Base: Trump’s hurricane of lies will only hurt the American people
In 1900, Galveston, Texas, was a booming city. Its population, and its prospects, rivaled Houston.
Sid Salter: The truth is that Mississippi’s ‘nonpartisan’ judicial elections remain tacitly partisan
Mississippi judicial races are supposed to be non-partisan – meaning that candidates don’t run under the cloak of any political party. The 2002 case Republican Party of Minnesota v. White drew a bright line that judicial candidates had free speech rights that states were not free to constrain through so-called “announces clauses.”
Our View: The credibility of a newspaper is earned through reporting, Mr. Bezos, not endorsements
In 1860, The New York Times became the first major newspaper to endorse a candidate for president (Abraham Lincoln), beginning a tradition that has continued at many large metropolitan newspapers. So last week, when The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times announced they would not be endorsing a candidate for the Nov. 5 election, it created a wave of protest, not only among readers but among the staffs of the two newspapers.
Possumhaw: Where Possumhaw grows
The hummingbird feeders are still hanging on the front and back porch. The hummingbirds are long gone, and I should remove the hummingbird feeders. The sunshine lights up the red glass and looks so beautiful it’s hard to let them go.
Letter: Lack of leadership is holding Columbus back
Visit Columbus … Two different communities, one progressive and upscale and the other neglected and underserved. We have so much to offer, enjoy and be
Roses and Thorns: 10-26-24
A rose to FORGE, a nonprofit dedicated to building a local, skilled workforce for the region, who held their annual Career Expo at East Mississippi
Thom Caraccio: These ain’t your dad’s ads
Now that I’m done with hurricane chasing (crossing my fingers), it’s time for Cranky Ol’ Thom to get back to my job b##ching about the world again.
Ask Rufus: All Hallows Eve, an ancient Christian celebration
Halloween is a contraction of “hallow,” which means holy, and “even,” which means evening.
Letter: Disappointed at vandalism
As I retrieved our newspaper yesterday morning, I was shocked to see the Harris-Walz sign missing from our yard. It had been stolen. Although I
Letter: Appreciates good deed from councilman
It was a small gesture, but one that truly highlighted the kind of compassion and willingness to help that we hope to see in all
Letter: Can anyone refute column?
Well, thank goodness Russ Latino has a real article for all to read and digest. Will someone please tell Kamala Harris and allies that this
Jiben Roy: Turbulent peaceless world
Currently we are passing through a restless time, which humans can’t think of.
