Opinion

Opinion | Brent Sadler •

May 27, 2026

The Navy needs a strategic industrial plan to realize the Golden Fleet

The Golden Fleet provides a target in ship orders, and Congress appears on track to provide the resources. But institutional discipline to stay the course for many years on the shipbuilding plan is less assured.

Opinion | Sid Salter •

May 27, 2026

For most Americans, gas prices are the top public policy concern rising from Iran conflict

Even in states where President Trump enjoys a reliable voter popularity, angst over high gas prices is one of the “kitchen table issues” that can and do impact elections.

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

May 26, 2026

Deterrence is cheaper than war

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker outlines defense modernization plans.

Opinion | Ashby Foote •

May 25, 2026

The fog of peacemaking

The Iran conflict combined with the event in Venezuela could be a big gamechanger for the U.S. and the rest of the world. But a successful lasting peace is a necessary requirement.

Opinion | Russ Latino •

May 24, 2026

Memorial Day: A tale of two Mississippi soldiers

Van Barfoot and Charles Milam landed on the same beachhead during World War II. Barfoot became a war hero. Milam died, buried in a foreign grave as an unknown soldier. Memorial Day is for the Milams.

Opinion | Kelley Williams •

May 22, 2026

Hoist on your own petard

A developer is asking the Public Service Commission to bless a plant that does not exist, financed by people not named, to power tenants not signed. It could put Entergy in a bind.

Opinion | Sid Salter •

May 20, 2026

Second-generation jurist brings impactful tenure on the federal bench to a close at age 85

Regardless of the complexities of the cases, Judge Tom Lee, for some 40 years, has followed the law and let the chips fall.

Opinion | Mike Ezell •

May 14, 2026

Supporting law enforcement shouldn’t be political

Police Week is a time to honor those we’ve lost, but it should also be a reminder of our responsibility to those who continue to serve.

Opinion | Sid Salter •

May 13, 2026

Remembering the legacies of former GOP Gov. Kirk Fordice and First Lady Pat Fordice

Before Fordice, Democrats controlled the Mississippi Legislature and most statewide offices. By the end of his second term, the GOP was more than competitive statewide.

Opinion | Trey Dellinger •

May 11, 2026

New Mississippi abortion pill law protects women

The availability of mail-order abortion pills undermines the laws of pro-life states and endangers the mother’s health.

Opinion | Russ Latino •

May 8, 2026

Something for everyone to hate in the redistricting debate

Republicans aren’t racists or white supremacists for wanting to elect more Republicans. That doesn’t mean Mississippi should ignore its racial history in redistricting considerations.

Opinion | Christy Hovanetz •

May 6, 2026

Mississippi is raising the bar, and that’s a really good thing for kids

In the end, the goal isn’t to protect the appearance of success. It’s to persist and build upon it. That is what Mississippi has been doing since 2013; that is why student performance has improved, and there is no reason to stop now.

News

News | Matthew Daly, Associated Press •

September 4, 2026

EPA seeks more public comments as it struggles to devise water rule that limits scope on wetlands

News | Jeremy Pittari •

September 4, 2026

MDA, HUD update covenants for recipients of Hurricane Katrina Homeowner Assistance Program

News | Jeremy Pittari •

September 4, 2026

Mississippi receives approval for WorkFlex waiver, removing barriers to meet employer needs

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

September 3, 2026

Mississippi middle of the pack in State Tax Competitiveness Index

Business | Frank Corder •

September 2, 2026

Gulf Ship investing $44 million to expand Gulfport shipyard

Business | Frank Corder •

August 28, 2026

Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport

Culture

Culture | Robert St. John •

September 7, 2026

Passing go

Culture | Alistair Begg •

September 7, 2026

The tapestry of God’s providence

Culture | Marisa Atkinson •

September 4, 2026

College football’s ‘Wild West’ era raises questions for its future

Opinion

Opinion | Mike Chaney •

September 3, 2026

Mississippians deserve more affordable health insurance options

Opinion | Sid Salter •

September 2, 2026

For over 40 years, Mississippi workers have exceeded expectations at Raytheon

Opinion | Ashby Foote •

September 1, 2026

Opinion

The Navy needs a strategic industrial plan to realize the Golden Fleet

For most Americans, gas prices are the top public policy concern rising from Iran conflict

Deterrence is cheaper than war

The fog of peacemaking

Memorial Day: A tale of two Mississippi soldiers

Hoist on your own petard

Second-generation jurist brings impactful tenure on the federal bench to a close at age 85

Supporting law enforcement shouldn’t be political

Remembering the legacies of former GOP Gov. Kirk Fordice and First Lady Pat Fordice

New Mississippi abortion pill law protects women

Something for everyone to hate in the redistricting debate

Mississippi is raising the bar, and that’s a really good thing for kids

News

EPA seeks more public comments as it struggles to devise water rule that limits scope on wetlands

MDA, HUD update covenants for recipients of Hurricane Katrina Homeowner Assistance Program

Mississippi receives approval for WorkFlex waiver, removing barriers to meet employer needs

Business

Mississippi middle of the pack in State Tax Competitiveness Index

Gulf Ship investing $44 million to expand Gulfport shipyard

Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport

Culture

Passing go

The tapestry of God’s providence

College football’s ‘Wild West’ era raises questions for its future

Opinion

Mississippians deserve more affordable health insurance options

For over 40 years, Mississippi workers have exceeded expectations at Raytheon

Energy Wars: Attack of the drones

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