Opinion
Pete Johnson’s political family tree filled with twisting branches of Mississippi’s history
The death last week of Patrick Hayes “Pete” Johnson of Clarksdale at age 76 brings to mind a…
Opinion
Perplexing (and crafty?) Shad White shows temper
“Shad White is one perplexing politician,” wrote Greenwood Commonwealth Editor and Publisher Tim Kalich on January 17th. “He…
Opinion
Our View: Crowded mayoral race shows community engagement
While running unopposed is often the best-case scenario for political candidates, a crowded field of candidates can also…
Community
One more to Love
As has been my usual way for many years, I awoke before the rest of the household and…
Community
A little bit of history in Meridian, Mississippi
It's coming! Meridian Downtown History Walk is Saturday, Feb. 22, from noon to 4 p.m.
Community
Winter Weather
Winnie stood relatively still this morning as I slid her sleek, little body into her warm green…
Community
Invitation to a Treasure Hunt
Come one. Come all. It's free. Come and discover many, many documented stories about those who came before…
Opinion
Our View: Meridian’s character is strong
Americans throughout the country marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday with observances and celebrations paying tribute…
Opinion
House tax cut plan raises taxes and revives tax on tax
The tax train zoomed through the Mississippi House of Representatives. What Ways and Means Committee chair Trey Lamar…
Community
Our Secret
The rush of the holidays was over, the New Year ushered in, and I was feeling pretty good…