State News

2025 Legislative Session Report

The 2025 Legislative Session brought significant progress for Mississippi, with a strong focus on economic growth, tax reform,…

Community

Demon Doug

I got to spend some time with an old friend this week. We laughed, reminisced and simply enjoyed…

Opinion

Speaker touts “Education Freedom” to get vouchers passed

School choice, of course, remains the sticky wicket as the legislature has struggled to authorize vouchers to help…

Community

Aging gracefully, Clarkco still connects

A couple of weeks ago, this column reflected on the Meridian gem we have in Highland Park. In…

Community

The music of summertime

 The soft sounds of the sax float through the air delighting me with the clarity of sound. The…

Opinion

Our View: Dissent remains free

Communities throughout the country celebrated the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. On July…

Opinion

John Robert Arnold: Scouts honoring a legendary civic servant, singer, and man of God

Mississippi U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith of Brookhaven is lending her time to an event on July 2 in…

Community

Facing life’s changes with courage

Change has always come naturally to me. Moving to a new town, starting a new job, or joining…

Opinion

Universities face tough times as Trump weighs in

Mississippi universities face tough times as political forces led by President Donald Trump align against traditional higher education.

Community

Daddy was a Studebaker man

My daddy wasn’t a community leader. He didn’t command attention or throw his weight around. He wasn’t a…