Opinion | Newton County Appeal

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 3,004 Reads
On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 03:45 PM

With reopening this week and next week, administrators and families have settled on different plans: full-time classes, part-time or learning from home.

What are the chances I might die from this virus?

By Bob May, READ MORE > 3,952 Reads
On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 03:45 PM

I’m writing this to warn my fellow Mississippians to avoid climbing Mt. Everest. According to insurance folks it’s one of the most dangerous things you can attempt. Your chance of surviving is about 1 in 400. But, there’s one more matter you might want to consider.

Take a look at flag proposals

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 3,389 Reads
On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 03:16 PM

Anybody who paid attention to the recent debate over the Mississippi flag should enjoy looking at the 2,700 proposals that residents submitted for its replacement.

Getting the Message: Isaiah 40:27

By by Chris Shelton, READ MORE > 4,882 Reads
On Sun, 08/02/2020 - 05:00 AM

This verse is addressed to redeemed souls, people who belong to the Lord. They have privileges that are unimaginably great. They have favor with God. Yet the present world, sin, and the devil present them with challenges that often bring distress, and shake their faith.

Tim Kalich

Masks have practical problem

By Tim Kalich, READ MORE > 5,524 Reads
On Tue, 07/28/2020 - 06:11 PM

With face masks a major focus these days in the fight against — and about — the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve been trying to educate myself about them.

Thank you Malachi for your fight

By Letters to the Editor, READ MORE > 5,916 Reads
On Tue, 07/28/2020 - 06:11 PM

Dear Editor

Our Opinion: A second wave of assistance

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 5,658 Reads
On Tue, 07/28/2020 - 06:11 PM

The federal government has already borrowed at least $3 trillion for economic assistance during the coronavirus pandemic.

Brent Maze: School districts update their plans

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 11,791 Reads
On Tue, 07/28/2020 - 06:11 PM

This week, two of our school districts released updated plans for the opening of school.

Newton Municipal School District may have taken the most drastic measure by delaying in-person instruction until after Labor Day, but I agree with their decision. And I think it is likely the right decision for their district.

Thomas Howard: Support community journalism

By Thomas Howard, READ MORE > 4,249 Reads
On Tue, 07/21/2020 - 04:54 PM

Our Opinion: Playing football is the right choice

By Editorial Staff, READ MORE > 2,855 Reads
On Tue, 07/21/2020 - 04:54 PM

The Mississippi High School Activities Association made the difficult but correct choice last week to continue with the football season.

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