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Our Opinion: Rise in COVID cases is no surprise

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 1,366 Reads
On Tue, 10/20/2020 - 04:07 PM

Even as Gov. Tate Reeves reimposed a mask mandate Monday on nine Mississippi counties, he tried to argue that theres no correlation between his earlier lifting of a statewide mandate and the recent upward trend in COVID-19 cases.

Saban sets bad example in pandemic

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 2,200 Reads
On Tue, 10/20/2020 - 04:07 PM

For full disclosure, I am an Auburn fan, but this has nothing to do with the Iron Bowl.

Guest Column: What global warming means for our grandkids

By Bob May, READ MORE > 1,525 Reads
On Tue, 10/20/2020 - 04:07 PM

This year summer fell on the precise day spring was due to begin. Higher temperatures kicked in like a camel. Down here in the south, heat accompanied by tyrannical humidity arrived as quickly as Jussie Smollet departed Empire the TV show.

Religion Column: America at Risk

By by L. Agnes Russell, READ MORE > 7,340 Reads
On Sun, 10/18/2020 - 06:00 AM

While reading my Psalm for today, I was jolted by the first words I read from Psalms 60:1-3,“O God, you have rejected us, broken our defenses; you have been angry; oh, restore us. You have made the land to quake; you have torn it open; repair its breaches, for it totters.

Getting the Message: Acts 2:22-23

By by Chris Shelton, READ MORE > 2,996 Reads
On Sun, 10/18/2020 - 06:00 AM

Here Peter is continuing his sermon, at Pentecost, in which he has explained the phenomenon of speaking in tongues. Peter had quoted the prophet Joel first in his explanation. The Holy Spirit was being poured out as Joel had proclaimed. The ability to speak in foreign languages was from the power of God.

Our Opinion: Thomas better know better

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 4,039 Reads
On Tue, 10/13/2020 - 03:23 PM

Four months ago, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas didn’t hesitate to knock his teammate, Drew Brees, when the quarterback said he believed kneeling during the national anthem was disrespectful.

Guest Column: Help! What Day is It?

By Nancy Jo Maples, READ MORE > 4,079 Reads
On Tue, 10/13/2020 - 03:23 PM

Last month I almost missed National Daughters’ Day. Facebook has a way of reminding me of my shortcomings. I sometimes forget to check it; whenever I finally pause for a view, I realize how much I’ve missed.

Religion Column: Getting torn up in life

By Rev. Jim Savell, READ MORE > 5,246 Reads
On Sun, 10/11/2020 - 06:00 AM

We live today in a society that replaces things, stuff and what-nots at a rate that is higher than any other time in history. Each and every one of us walk about wearing face masks, many of which are made out of paper or paper-like materials that tear from time to time.

Getting the Message: Acts 2:14-21

By by Chris Shelton, READ MORE > 5,312 Reads
On Sun, 10/11/2020 - 06:00 AM

We are familiar with the scripture passages in the Gospels about the birth, death and resurrection of Christ. These texts teach us how God accomplished redemption through the Lord Jesus for sinners. They are wondrous and were prophesied in the Old Testament.

Marijuana and sales taxes

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 6,726 Reads
On Tue, 10/06/2020 - 02:30 PM

The steady opposition to legalizing medical marijuana is certain to continue up to the Nov. 3 election, when voters will weigh in on two proposed constitutional amendments.

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