Opinion

Opinion | Trey Dellinger •

February 6, 2024

Empowering families with education options would not bust the budget

Columnist Trey Dellinger says the state has viable tools at its disposal to ensure that costs do not stand in the way of empowering families to choose the education setting that works best for them.

Opinion | Jessica Jackson , Allison Talley , Donna McCool •

February 5, 2024

Special needs students expect legislators to step up this year

The Education Scholarship Account law for special needs students must be reauthorized this year.

Opinion | Russ Latino •

February 4, 2024

No, our tax code does not favor the wealthy at the expense of the poor

The notion that higher income earners are not paying their "fair share," whether nationally or in Mississippi, is utter nonsense.

Opinion | Jimmy Heidelberg •

February 1, 2024

Biden’s Attack on Natural Gas

Mississippi Oil & Gas Board Member Jimmy Heidelberg says the use of natural gas is even more important to sustain both developed and developing societies.

Opinion | Philip Wegmann •

February 1, 2024

House Speaker: Biden Finally Admits “Crisis” at Southern Border

According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data, December saw a record 302,034 encounters on the southern border, bringing the 2023 total to 2.47 million.

Opinion | Willie Simmons , Brad White •

February 1, 2024

MDOT Pushes for New Funding Model

Transportation Commission Chairman Willie Simmons and MDOT Executive Director Brad White say it's time to transform the department's antiquated funding model into one that is more sufficient and diversified.

Opinion | Sid Salter •

January 31, 2024

As usual, restoration of Mississippi ballot initiative rights will be a long, complex fight

Columnist Sid Salter says there is sincere renewed sentiment in the Legislature to restore ballot initiative rights to state voters. But exactly how those rights are restored – or restricted – is where the process can derail.

Opinion | Stephen Griffin •

January 30, 2024

Renaming MUW, why Not Welty?

Stephen Griffin offers a takeaway from a Mississippi university's messy name change process - and a possible solution.

Opinion | Matthew Becker •

January 30, 2024

Domestic and Foreign Policies are Intertwined

Dr. Matthew Becker says the West must be defended against the onslaught of anti-freedom forces. At home, it starts by securing the southern border. Abroad, it's done by supporting Ukraine and Eastern flank NATO allies.

Opinion | Bigger Pie Forum •

January 30, 2024

Do Rising Pension Costs Put University Bond Ratings at Risk?

Bigger Pie Forum says whether it’s IHL or the State of Mississippi, rising pension costs affect more than government budgets.

Opinion | Mike Ezell •

January 29, 2024

Secretary Mayorkas Has Abandoned His Post; Accountability is Here

As a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, Mississippi 4th District Congressman Mike Ezell outlines why he's supporting impeachment proceedings against the Secretary of Homeland Security.

Opinion | Trey Dellinger •

January 29, 2024

Can Mississippi Afford More Tax Cuts?

Columnist Trey Dellinger says that while some worry that the recent growth in tax revenues is just an inflationary phenomenon, revenue numbers show policymakers can give Mississippians more tax relief.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

July 18, 2025

Some Alcorn students at Lorman to be housed in hotel while dorm repairs conclude

News | Frank Corder •

July 18, 2025

Applications open for new Mississippi Department of Public Safety Cadet Class

News | Daniel Tyson •

July 18, 2025

Corps plan to address Pearl River flooding draws mixed reaction from residents

Business

Business | Lynne Jeter •

July 17, 2025

Southern Miss, Integer Technologies land $25 million defense contract

Business | Frank Corder •

July 9, 2025

Nissan delays EV production at Canton plant until 2028

Business | Lynne Jeter •

July 8, 2025

Mississippi tech companies featured at premier national defense innovation event

Culture

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

July 20, 2025

“The Bedbug Gospel” – a local church offered the chance to grow

Culture | Ben Smith •

July 18, 2025

Gigging with the GOAT

Culture | Susan Marquez •

July 18, 2025

Taste & Sip: A summer picnic experience

Opinion

Opinion | Russ Latino •

July 20, 2025

What the Coldplay concert shenanigans say about America

Opinion | Philip Wegmann •

July 16, 2025

How Trump, Biden’s arms shipments differ: NATO pays ‘100%’ for Ukraine

Opinion | Sid Salter •

July 16, 2025

Opinion

Empowering families with education options would not bust the budget

Special needs students expect legislators to step up this year

No, our tax code does not favor the wealthy at the expense of the poor

Biden’s Attack on Natural Gas

House Speaker: Biden Finally Admits “Crisis” at Southern Border

MDOT Pushes for New Funding Model

As usual, restoration of Mississippi ballot initiative rights will be a long, complex fight

Renaming MUW, why Not Welty?

Domestic and Foreign Policies are Intertwined

Do Rising Pension Costs Put University Bond Ratings at Risk?

Secretary Mayorkas Has Abandoned His Post; Accountability is Here

Can Mississippi Afford More Tax Cuts?

News

Some Alcorn students at Lorman to be housed in hotel while dorm repairs conclude

Applications open for new Mississippi Department of Public Safety Cadet Class

Corps plan to address Pearl River flooding draws mixed reaction from residents

Business

Southern Miss, Integer Technologies land $25 million defense contract

Nissan delays EV production at Canton plant until 2028

Mississippi tech companies featured at premier national defense innovation event

Culture

“The Bedbug Gospel” – a local church offered the chance to grow

Gigging with the GOAT

Taste & Sip: A summer picnic experience

Opinion

What the Coldplay concert shenanigans say about America

How Trump, Biden’s arms shipments differ: NATO pays ‘100%’ for Ukraine

The Texas disaster stirs memories of the dangers facing Mississippians from flooding

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