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Missed opportunity, yes, but Medicaid expansion prospects changed this session
STARKVILLE – While not an absolute, it’s been my experience that political change comes slowly in Mississippi –…
Columns
Hosemann wrench doomed Medicaid expansion
As the world turns so too does Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann. A year ago he championed expansion of…
Editorials
Our view: mental health is healthcare
Discussions around mental health have become more commonplace over the past few years as our communities continue to…
Columns
County Hall of Fame celebrates some bygone values in the current athletics landscape
MORTON – It was my privilege a decade ago to speak at the inaugural Scott County Sports Hall…
Columns
Russian propaganda takes hold in U.S. House
Republicans have sounded alarms over Russian propganda taking hold in the U.S. House of Representatives. “It is absolutely…
Editorials
Our view: Arts education is important
Meridian and the state of Mississippi have long been known for producing great artists. From the Father of…
Columns
After Wayfair, collecting (and paying) sales tax across state lines remains confusing
STARKVILLE – Back in 2018, the Supreme Court changed the way remote sales tax was assessed and collected,…
Editorials
Our view: One abused child, one too many
Just one abused child in our community — or anywhere — is one too many. April is Child…
Columns
Speaker White reveals his good government conservatism
Thank you Jason White for the boost to my withering hope that good government conservatives may one day…
Editorials
Our view: More info needed for sportsplex vote
Meridian and Lauderdale County moved one step closer to building a sportsplex Thursday as a bill authored by…