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Quinn Minute – What is the bell-shaped curve?

By Rix Quinn There’s increasing emphasis for both private and public sectors to focus on higher-scoring people in ...

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We’ve officially entered the Miracle Zone

By Steve Stricker Columnist Thanksgiving to Christmas, 32 days, The Miracle Zone! Thanksgiving, pure holiday humbly thankful for ...

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Partisan struggle for Senate control in’24 could benefit Mississippi

By Sid Salter Columnist Headed into the 2024 election cycle, 48 Democrats and three independent U.S. senators who ...

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Running on empty and treading water

By Les Ferguson, Jr. I used to be a runner. I loved the feel of feet pounding the ...

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Perfection not as important as precious

By Jan Penton Miller Columnist Time is fast approaching for the Garden Club’s annual Christmas party. It’s always ...

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Christmas Eve fun at son’s house

By Bonnie Brown Columnist I’m beginning to get into the Christmas spirit and it’s always a good feeling ...

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Hittin’ Home – For whom the bell tolls

I heard a recent news story that certainly hit home.  Recently in Scotland at the historical Beith Parish ...

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Mindful of blessings and leftovers

By Bonnie Brown Columnist Mindful of blessings and Thanksgiving is all about food, family, football, and traditions.  Not ...

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Over the river, and through the woods…

By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist “Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house we go.” I remember ...

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Excuse me, thank you, sorry

By Steve Stricker Columnist ‘Tis the season of joy, miracles, giving, receiving, love, and birth again of our ...

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Enjoy fleeting fall days while they last

By Kara Kimbrough   For the first time in six months, give or take a few pleasant days, it’s ...

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November 22, 1963

By Gene Hays MSgt, USMC (Ret) On Nov. 22, 1963, just after lunch, I made my way to ...

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A day to give thanks

With the holiday season fast approaching I have to wonder why in the world I chose this time ...

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Cofield’s Corner

By John Cofield It is the highest point in Lafayette County.  And high on the list of events ...

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Contemplating cats and cars at Thanksgiving

By Steve Stricker Columnist Saturday, Oct. 28, standing just outside my front door facing east, not a breeze ...

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Don’t be a goat roper kind of friend

By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist I’ve been blessed with good friends. I’m thankful that a sizable number of ...

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Presley, Democrats unable to turn hype turnout

By Sid Salter Columnist Incumbent Democratic Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley was arguably the most formidable ...

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To Grandmother’s house we go

By Jan Penton-Miller Columnist With Thanksgiving fast approaching I’m beginning to shop for all the “fixin’s” for a traditional ...

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Happy to live in a four-season state

By Bonnie Brown Columnist This summer has been hot—really hot! And dry too. We saw records rewritten and ...

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Wherever I may roam

For her seventh trip this year, staff writer Susan Mah drove up to St. Louis this past weekend ...

Explore the significance of Veterans Day in honoring U.S. Armed Forces veterans, their sacrifices, and the ongoing support they need.

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Veterans Day: A time to honor and thank those who serve

Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on Nov. 11 to honor and ...

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Mississippi organ donor lawsuit chilling tale of aggressive harvesting

By Wyatt Emmerich Northside Sun A reader made me aware of a recent lawsuit that should run chills ...

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