Opinion

Mississippi quickly adding to my football memories

I know we’re in the beginning of summer, but is there ever a bad time to talk about ...

Opinion

Vicksburg, Miss Mississippi are a really good pair

Well. I learned a lot this week, to put it mildly. I’ve covered a pretty wide array of ...

Opinion

Behind closed doors: my service on the Grand Jury

Last month, I had the privilege of serving on a Grand Jury. Like most people, I hoped I ...

Opinion

It’s okay to start over again, even in the garden

I had a vision, but now I am almost ready to throw my hands up. At the onset ...

Opinion

At home or on the road, it’s time to enjoy the summer months

School is out and summer vacation is here. I still remember the feeling of freedom I felt when ...

Opinion

Memorial Day message should never get old

Monday is Memorial Day and, as always, most of us will attempt to strike a balance between enjoying ...

Opinion

The student has become the teacher when it comes to technology

When it comes to navigating social media, manipulating my computer or the use of iPhone apps, I typically ...

Opinion

Some advice for graduates stepping into the ‘real world’

Graduation is almost upon us and hundreds of our local students are champing at the bit to get ...

Opinion

A toast to the moms who always put others first

My dad was in a plane crash 30 years ago and he suffered a spinal cord injury. Obviously, ...

Opinion

We want your input: What stories are important to you?

Summer is fast approaching and that means a bit of a break from some things. For a few ...

Opinion

Don’t be timid about sharing your political views; we can learn from one another

I know there are folks around who just don’t like to dirty their hands when it comes to ...

Opinion

Lifeguard shortage is no small thing

On today’s front page, you can read all about how one of Vicksburg’s most important annual programs is ...

Opinion

Calling all gardeners: The weather is perfect for planting

It has been nearly impossible for me to sit at my desk and write. The weather has been ...

Opinion

Miss Mississippi’s Teen competition shined over weekend

After nearly 20 years in the newspaper business, I thought I had covered almost everything, but this weekend’s ...

Local

Catfish tourney looks to be big deal for River City

I know nothing about fishing, but I found out this week that it is going to be an ...

Opinion

Vicksburg Police Department is making efforts toward transparency

Like a lot of jobs that people often see portrayed in movies, there are a lot of misconceptions ...

Opinion

Solar eclipse takes second stage

What they said about the solar eclipse bringing people together is true. I experienced it. Like so many ...

Opinion

Brushing up on my basketball knowledge

First of all, I want to say congratulations to the University of Connecticut Huskies for winning back-to-back national ...

Columnists

What is going on with information protection?

A couple of weeks ago, I got an email from AT&T informing me my account passcode had been ...

Opinion

First responders often relive trauma again and again

I’m going to tell you a story about the hardest situation I ever covered, and I’ll warn you ...

Opinion

Trillium time means spring has sprung in Mississippi

When I see trilliums popping up in my wooded backyard, it’s a sure sign that spring has arrived. ...

Opinion

Easter is proof a lot can happen in a week

As we near the end of Holy Week, it is always a humbling time for me when I ...

Local

Three times was a charm for God and me

I do not doubt God hears my prayers and responds to my needs. Now, that doesn’t mean everything ...

Opinion

Classic ‘Sip Fest kept us busy all week

I’m still getting used to all the annual happenings in Vicksburg, and that will obviously continue for the ...

Local

Coca-Cola was onto something with its slogan

On Thursday, I met Kelley Biedenharn Cox. Her great-great uncle Joseph Biedenharn first bottled the soda fountain drink, ...

Opinion

Mayfield will be missed, but his legacy will carry on

Although I didn’t get a chance to get to know him well, I was deeply saddened when I ...

Opinion

We may need a miracle this election season

It’s been a while since I talked politics. But on Thursday, after I listened to the President of ...

Opinion

George Orwell, the book of Revelation, and the March primary

I know you just read the headline and I’m sure a lot of you are thinking, “What? This ...

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