Community
Success breeds success
This morning I have the upstairs of the coffee shop to myself; it feels like my own little…
Community
Remembering Highland Park
History has recorded Highland Park during Meridian Mayor James Henry River’s administration (1903-1909). The architect, Adolph R. Arp,…
Community
Rediscovering a Meridian park treasure
The water was blissfully cool as I dove into the deep end, offering relief from a sweltering Meridian…
Opinion
Mississippi was once the scene 62 years ago of a federalized National Guard at Ole Miss
The political and legal standoff between President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom is not the first…
Opinion
Our View: Pickleball courts bring needed addition to Northeast Park
Meridian Parks and Recreation on Wednesday broke ground on new pickleball courts being added at Northeast Park, and…
Community
Frustrations are one of life’s constants
Frustrations are a dime a dozen, and they come in every flavor. You may define yours differently than…
Opinion
Legislative actions create winners and losers next month
July 1 will see winners and losers across the state courtesy of the Mississippi Legislature and Gov. Tate…
Community
More than a century
This week, as we cleaned the attic at Meridian Railroad Museum, I thumbed document after document with family…
Community
Lightning bugs in a jar
The colorful lights of fireflies winked and blinked as afternoon shadows gave way to dusk. Mamaw and Papaw’s…
Community
Pursuit of the cultural big leagues
Marketing slogans are everywhere it seems, provocative and entertaining. But they aren’t always legit. So I couldn’t wait…