Normally I’m a proponent of electing as many public officials as possible. Politicians who have to go before the people every four years or so are much more responsive than those who are appointed. They’re more likely to address citizen complaints, answer reporters’ phone calls and be willing to open up their actions to public scrutiny.
This marks the 398th year that families on this continent have gathered to give thanks to God for the blessings of living in this free and bountiful land.
I LOVE writing my annual Thanksgiving column. As an American living in the 21st century, there is an overwhelming amount to be thankful for.
It’s hard to pinpoint one precise reason, but this has been the most fun I’ve had covering Marion County football in the three seasons I’ve been here.
One week ago in this space, we noted a warning Mississippi State University President Mark Keenum gave to the Columbia Rotary Club about Mississippi’s troubling population loss. Among other things, it means a smaller group of high school seniors that colleges are competing for.
Here’s some free advice: Be careful what you post on social media platforms. When you post, it can go all over the world and last forever. That’s one very scary aspect to the Internet.
Here’s a uniquely Mississippi home remedy if you’re sniffling like me as the weather turns colder: Eat a half-dozen or so hot tamales in rapid fashion. That culinary delight also always carries the side effect of clearing up my sinuses.
As the World War II veteran rose slowly from his chair to be recognized Monday during the Marion County Veterans Day program, one of his brothers in arms seated next to him placed a hand on his back to help hold him up. The assistance was both needed for practical reasons and symbolic of the bond America’s veterans share.
There are many aspects of the 2018 midterms in Mississippi that will be examined and discussed.
One fact I do know is that most the winners in the election campaigns placed ads in newspapers. For example, Kiley Kirk, running for the Chancery Judge Place 2 Post, placed ads and won this position.
Visiting the Marion County BusinessPlex recently, I saw sports teams practicing, children getting ready for tumbling classes and adults walking around the track. And in addition to the recreational opportunities, there are more and more businesses locating at the large property along Mississippi 44.
East Marion pulled off a big upset on the road Friday night in Lumberton to advance to South... READ MORE
Normally I’m a proponent of electing as many public officials as possible.