Opinion

Opinion | Russ Latino •

October 20, 2024

Tax cuts for billionaires, utter nonsense

The idea that higher income earners are not paying their fair share, while popularly held, is utter nonsense. Not only do higher income earners pay the overwhelming majority of taxes collected at all levels of government, but low income earners receive the overwhelming benefit of those taxes in government transfer payments.

Opinion | Sid Salter •

October 16, 2024

New non-fiction book: October is a busy month for Mississippi author John Grisham

Columnist Sid Salter writes that Grisham’s new non-fiction book releases against the backdrop of another high-profile Mississippi death penalty case.

Opinion | Russ Latino •

October 16, 2024

In defense of those dastardly Europeans

History is complicated because people are complicated. But modern-day efforts to vilify European settlers to the Americas ignore tremendous contributions and are misguided.

Opinion | Starla Brown •

October 15, 2024

Medicaid expansion in Mississippi is not the answer. Here’s why

Medicaid was never designed to be a primary insurance provider for able-bodied consumers, writes Starla Brown.

Opinion | Paul Sperry •

October 14, 2024

Trump’s toughest foe could be Harris lawyer Marc Elias

If Trump is declared the winner, the hard-charging attorney threatens to overturn his election by deploying an army of more than 75 lawyers to sue for ballot recounts in several swing states.

Opinion | Philip Wegmann •

October 11, 2024

The Tax Cut Tour: Trump targets voters with more breaks

Philip Wegmann writes that all of Trump's proposed tax slashing has left some heads reeling.

Opinion | Hunter Estes •

October 10, 2024

Where’s all the public school money going?

Mississippi should double down on classroom investments instead of throwing money into an already bloated administrative field, writes Hunter Estes.

Opinion | Sid Salter •

October 9, 2024

Election-year rhetoric on U.S. crime doesn’t exactly match the numbers in crime data

Columnist Sid Salter says regardless the source of crime data, the nation perceives crime as a top-shelf issue.

Opinion | Russ Latino •

October 8, 2024

State Superintendent of Education is wrong on school choice

School choice laws passed in surrounding states reflect both dissatisfaction with the status quo and a recognition that families should bear the ultimate decision on how best to educate their students.

Opinion | Matt Friedeman •

October 6, 2024

Preachers and politics

Matt Friedeman says too many church people listen to or read Sean Hannity and Taylor Swift and their ilk far more than they do the Bible or engage other means of grace.

Opinion | Russ Latino •

October 4, 2024

A serious moment in America demands serious Americans

We’ve been led to believe by a broken primary system, by a media environment that elevates the loudest lunatics, that Americans want melee. Most Americans just want a sense of normalcy — to believe that the people charged with addressing looming challenges are competent and sober-minded.

Opinion | Wil Ervin •

October 2, 2024

Make it make sense

Wil Ervin writes that a rose-colored distortion of public school performance is a disservice to taxpayers, our communities, and, most importantly, our students.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

June 22, 2026

Enrollment at Ole Miss breaking records, Chancellor Boyce tells IHL Board

News | Frank Corder •

June 22, 2026

PERS needs additional funding “more in line with actuarial recommendations,” executive director tells lawmakers

News | Frank Corder •

June 22, 2026

New Starkville High School being constructed on Mississippi State campus

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

June 17, 2026

Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi

Business | Frank Corder •

June 16, 2026

U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program

Business | Frank Corder •

June 10, 2026

NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood

Culture

Culture | Robert St. John •

June 22, 2026

The community cafe

Culture | Alistair Begg •

June 22, 2026

Majestic surrender

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

June 21, 2026

Remembering Dad this Father’s Day

Opinion

Opinion | Russ Latino •

June 19, 2026

Dads Matter

Opinion | Hunter Estes •

June 19, 2026

Mississippians with Down syndrome are worth defending

Opinion | Gregory Kiley •

June 18, 2026

Opinion

Tax cuts for billionaires, utter nonsense

New non-fiction book: October is a busy month for Mississippi author John Grisham

In defense of those dastardly Europeans

Medicaid expansion in Mississippi is not the answer. Here’s why

Trump’s toughest foe could be Harris lawyer Marc Elias

The Tax Cut Tour: Trump targets voters with more breaks

Where’s all the public school money going?

Election-year rhetoric on U.S. crime doesn’t exactly match the numbers in crime data

State Superintendent of Education is wrong on school choice

Preachers and politics

A serious moment in America demands serious Americans

Make it make sense

News

Enrollment at Ole Miss breaking records, Chancellor Boyce tells IHL Board

PERS needs additional funding “more in line with actuarial recommendations,” executive director tells lawmakers

New Starkville High School being constructed on Mississippi State campus

Business

Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi

U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program

NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood

Culture

The community cafe

Majestic surrender

Remembering Dad this Father’s Day

Opinion

Dads Matter

Mississippians with Down syndrome are worth defending

How China attacks U.S. interests in Mississippi

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