Meridian Star Columns

Back to the future in education

2012-05-27T06:00:41-05:00

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.

An immortal voice

2012-05-27T06:00:41-05:00

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.

The Universal Language of Music

2012-05-26T06:00:56-05:00

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.

Today’s need — $2,850

2012-05-26T06:00:56-05:00

World Barrell Racing Challenge selects Meridian's Morgan Ratcliff as champion contender

2012-05-25T06:30:00-05:00

Saga of the ole lunchbox …

2012-05-25T06:30:00-05:00

Life goes on in Mississippi ...

2012-05-18T06:00:04-05:00

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 …

Milestones, Deadlines, Longman & Eagle

2012-05-16T06:00:00-05:00

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).

Today’s need — $2,786.47

2012-05-12T06:00:50-05:00

Just my hat and me ...

2012-05-11T06:30:00-05:00