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Back to the future in education
Remember the paradoxical movie title “Back to the Future?” Over the years, many have proclaimed that’s what we should do with public education…go back to the educational fundamentals of the past to better educate kids for the future.

May 27, 2012
An immortal voice
The stars that grace the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Center's Walk of Fame in downtown Meridian are glowing testaments to the state's huge population of creative talent.

May 27, 2012
The Universal Language of Music
David would play the harp for King Saul and the King would be refreshed. I guess music began in Heaven as the Angels, according to the Bible, were the Heavenly Choir.

May 26, 2012
Today’s need — $2,850
May 26, 2012
World Barrell Racing Challenge selects Meridian's Morgan Ratcliff as champion contender
May 25, 2012 1 Photo
Saga of the ole lunchbox …
May 25, 2012
Life goes on in Mississippi ...
Here it is – right smack-dab in the middle of May and we’re in Mississippi. Ah, yes – MISSISSIPPI! Now we could be in North Carolina, but that’s a NOTTA. No, no – it seems the “ole Gov” of NC is not fond of Mississippians, and, well …

May 18, 2012
Milestones, Deadlines, Longman & Eagle
This column turns 12-years old this month.
For almost a dozen years I have written approximately 750 words each week, never missing a week. That’s almost half of a million words (and almost that many pounds gained and lost, as my weight tends to fluctuate with the seasons and the travel schedule).

May 16, 2012
Today’s need — $2,786.47
May 12, 2012
Just my hat and me ...
May 11, 2012
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