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Unacceptable in our democracy
By Jack Ryan, Enterprise-Journal, READ MORE > 547 Reads
On Thu, 01/07/2021 - 09:45 AM

Everyone understands that President Donald Trump’s most passionate supporters believe that election fraud in several states cost him a second term in office. But after a bunch of them burst into the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, the question to ask is why they did it.

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Editorial: We need more men like William Barbour
READ MORE > 637 Reads
On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 04:27 PM

Judge William Barbour Jr. was a man whose actions spoke louder than his words.
In his case, that’s a significant statement because Judge Barbour was a wise man. He was extremely intelligent, ethical and fair. His words carried tremendous weight.

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Marijuana suit has many fans, but it's hard to ignore such strong public support
READ MORE > 475 Reads
On Thu, 12/31/2020 - 10:54 AM

Mary Hawkins Butler, the mayor of Madison, sued Mississippi in October over its medical marijuana initiatives on the November ballot. Her chances of getting the vote tossed out appear slim, but it also is clear there are plenty of interested observers rooting for her.

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Editorial: COVID vaccines arrive
READ MORE > 364 Reads
On Mon, 12/28/2020 - 09:09 PM

The arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccines in Mississippi is great news. It’s hard to say what should concern the state more: that the supply of vaccines will be inadequate for months, or that those given the opportunity to protect themselves and others won’t take it.

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Editorial: Someone will have to pay for student loans
READ MORE > 419 Reads
On Mon, 12/28/2020 - 05:45 PM

Joe Biden ran on a platform that he would do something to relieve the burden of student debt on the nation’s younger adults.

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Editorial: Addicts need rehab more than prison
READ MORE > 962 Reads
On Fri, 12/11/2020 - 10:16 AM

There’s probably more to the story to explain why a Mississippi judge thought a 15-year prison sentence was appropriate for a Rankin County drug addict caught forging $1,000 worth of checks.

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A fun group of coaches
READ MORE > 645 Reads
On Wed, 10/07/2020 - 09:55 PM

Mississippi usually is last in everything, but not this year. The state has to rank No. 1 for its fascinating list of college football coaches.

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Editorial: Who would want the job for this pay?
READ MORE > 882 Reads
On Tue, 09/29/2020 - 09:41 AM

If Mississippi wants to have an effective corrections system, we’re going to have to do a better job of finding a way to pay for it.

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Six reasons for optimism about the virus
READ MORE > 1,821 Reads
On Wed, 07/22/2020 - 01:41 PM

These are unhappy times in the coronavirus war. The number of infections in Mississippi is rising too rapidly. People living or working in Yazoo City have been ordered to wear masks. And on Monday Gov. Tate Reeves put extra restrictions on additional counties where the number of cases has spiked.

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Scale back habitual offender laws
READ MORE > 836 Reads
On Thu, 07/02/2020 - 09:12 AM

The Mississippi Legislature should pass House Bill 1024, which applies a 15-year time limit on offenses that can be considered under our state habitual offender laws. The bill also excludes nonviolent crimes from being factored into the habitual offender calculation.

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City to maintain COVID restrictions until vaccines distributed

Until a certain percentage of citizens receive the COVID vaccination, Mayor Diane Delaware urged… READ MORE

Thomas questions utility costs
Shots fired into 18-wheeler on I-55 Friday
Chance of snowfall increases
Time to file for Homestead Exemption
Thomas said city board needs to use its strength in the new year

Sports

Jacolby Little scores 17 points and grabs 10 rebounds to lead Woolfolk to victory

Woolfolk  pulled out another victory against Humphreys County on Tuesday night in a 38-30 win. This… READ MORE

Dylan Dendy signs with Mississippi Delta Community College
Sports Column: Drew Brees leaves an unforgettable Saints legacy. The story started in Jackson.
Lanie Potter scores 21 points to lead Lady Mavericks to victory
Dendy and Poe power Mavericks past Raiders
Slideshow: Benton Academy boys vs. Greenville Christian

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Floyd Wallace Walker died on January 18, 2021 at his home in Vaughan Mississippi.

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Carl M. McDaniel, ,91, of Benton passed away Thursday January 14, 2021 at his residence. Carl was a… READ MORE

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When Dr. Eddie Donahoe heard that a COVID-19 vaccine was on the way and had the potential to be… READ MORE

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On his Facebook post, Gov. Tate Reeves explained that Mississippians are now "encouraged" but not "… READ MORE

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It all began when she was a little girl riding a stick horse. Her love of horses has provided a… READ MORE

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Opinion: Reeves swings early on COVID vaccines

Gov. Tate Reeves was batting .500 this week in the decisions he made dealing with the state’s… READ MORE

Mississippians control their own destiny
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