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‘Manhunt’ and who was the real Mary Simms?

By Gene Hays Msgt. USMS (Ret) Although Apple TV+’s Manhunt centers on the search for President Abraham Lincoln’s ...

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Coach Kiffin now on the all-time hero’s list

By Steve Stricker Columnist When my dad died at the way too young age of 54, I had ...

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After ‘Wayfair,’ sales tax across state lines remains confusing

By Sid Salter Columnist Back in 2018, the Supreme Court changed the way remote sales tax was assessed ...

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May an elephant caress you with his toes

By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist I’m not a birder. With apologies to my birder friends, I’m not old ...

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Senior Day road trip with the family

By Harold Brummett Denmark Star Route My sister Genell asked if I was going to Senior Day (S.AL.T. ...

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Routine days seems to fit us all

By Bonnie Brown Columnist So, this is how my day begins. I stumble out of bed and stumble ...

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Cofield’s Corner

By John Cofield In its current life, the building off the Square on Jackson now holds Funky’s. But ...

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Sunday’s Good Sense: Your diagnosis is not your identity

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Coast trip reminds of DAV significance

By Harold Brummett Denmark Star Route I traveled to the Disabled American Veterans convention held in Gulfport last ...

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In Medicaid debate, look at fast-growing rural mortality rates

By Sid Salter Columnist As Mississippi legislators head to conference on the state’s first sincere consideration of some ...

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After this weekend, Swayze is a friend of mine

By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist A long time ago, the only Swayze I knew went by the name ...

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Nazarene mysteries are fun to ponder

By Steve Stricker Columnist Lent 2024, deep in meditation, especially while saying my Rosary which is an awesome ...

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From library to Kindle, books are always around

By Bonnie Brown I have always loved to read.  I have fond memories of having the Little Golden ...

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Sunday’s Good Sense: Better to regret what you did than what you didn’t

Opinion

Letter: ‘A republic, if you can keep it’

By Michael Watson Secretary of State When Benjamin Franklin was once asked what type of government the Constitutional ...

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Cofield’s Corner: Faulkner photo has long exposure

By John Cofield When William Faulkner was still Bill Falkner, more than a few locals made fun of ...

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First Masters visit will forever be special

By Steve Stricker Columnist “My life has been a tapestry, Of rich and royal hue, An everlasting vision, ...

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State’s prison history is one that begs to break recidivism

By Sid Salter Columnist  After more than 40 years of reporting and writing about crime and punishment in ...

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Oxford sets the standard for small town living

By Bonnie Brown Columnist Here’s a question for you.  Has Oxford become a “destination town/city?”  In case you’re ...

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Arrested in the name of gratitude

By Les Ferguson Jr. Columnist For too short of a time, I lived with and was somewhat raised ...

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Unexpected blessings are the flavor of life

By Jan Penton-Miller Columnist My lovely daughter, Melinda, and I hung up the phone after our usual morning ...

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Sunday’s Good Sense: Cut off the parts that won’t grow

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