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The Death of EuropeColumns Editorial
~Opinion/Editorial~ EDITORIAL America needs more rules to protect workers, say some from both parties. Sen. Josh Hawley wants more rules empowering unions. Barack Obama’s Labor Secretary says there’s “no fairness,...
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Felder's Haircuts for PlantsColumns
What's the difference between grooming our hair and landscape pruning? Outside style, not much, in actual principle. It's a matter of, to quote Paul Harvey, "subjective indignation." I choose what,...
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Dumb Things Socialists PromiseColumns Editorial Political
Socialism is popular! A Pew study reports that more than a third of American adults view it positively. How is this possible? Little has brought more misery -- first in the Soviet Union, then in China, Cuba, Nicaragua,...
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A Deal to Save LivesColumns Editorial Political
The White House has indicated negotiations with Russia and Ukraine are beginning to come to a head, and may be resolved as soon as this week. Democrats and progressive media are stuck reviving a Russian Hoax. It seems...
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2025 Municipal Elections Beginning to Take Shape for the City of MagnoliaColumns Political
One thing is clear when talking to the residents and business owners of Magnolia: Why does the "downtown center" appear to be dying and why are some of the businesses vacating the city? And can this trend of a...
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Southernisms: A Penny For Your ThoughtsColumns Headline
Of all the times for Trump to pull another one of his ill-conceived shenanigans, he chose the week of Abraham Lincoln's birthday to announce that he was ordering the U.S. Treasury Department to stop minting our...
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Mississippi Senate Moves to Muzzle the PressColumns Political
Some Mississippi legislators since time immemorial have wanted the news media off their minds and out of their eyes and ears. Many, but not all, lawmakers don’t understand the media’s connection with basic everyday...
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Felder's Frosty PhilosophyColumns
Winter weather's effects on the garden getting to you? Not this jaded horticulturist, who has been here before. It's another mess alright. I had to explain to shocked new neighbors from a northern state about how our...
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Winter Has Some Good Points, Especially Its FoodColumns
Call me strange, but I don’t despair during the short period of time in which we experience a rare phenomenon: winter. Chilly temperatures and early nightfall provide permission to take our lives down a notch and...
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Politics Firmly Rooted in the Fifth EstateColumns Editorial Political
Politics firmly rooted in the fifth estated by Daniel Gardner, Special to the Gazette According to the White House website, in his first few weeks of office President Trump has begun to make America safe again “ending...
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What's on Your Plate?Columns Editorial
I tried meat grown in a lab. It tastes like ... well ... meat. I guess it is meat, but it's not grown the normal way. Scientists extract meat cells from an animal and then grow them in a bioreactor, much like ones you...
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Felder's Third-in-Row RuleColumns
Ever have one single shrub in an otherwise uniform hedge, foundation planting, or tree allée that refuses to play well with the others? After decades of watching this happen, I’ve coined a maxim along the lines of...
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Take a Simple & Fresh Route to a Valentine's Day TreatColumns
Valentine’s Day is almost here and we can’t let the day go by without making a heartshaped treat of some kind. I know… store shelves are filled with chocolates of all shapes and flavors, but something you make...
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It's the Only ThingColumns Editorial
It’s the only thing by Daniel Gardner, Special to the Gazette Legendary NFL Coach Vince Lombardi famously quipped, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” In the long run, how do people measure...
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The Power of Self-InterestColumns Editorial
THE POWER OF SELF-INTEREST by John Stossel It’s the only thing by Daniel Gardner, Special to the Gazette Legendary NFL Coach Vince Lombardi famously quipped, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” In...
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Twists & Turns: Would You Live in a Town With an Unusual Name?Columns
I have always thought ‘Magnolia’ was a pretty name for a town. It gives you thoughts of the stately, beautiful trees with fragrant blossoms that grow all over the place. Their huge limbs were great for climbing when...
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Felder's Garden TruthsColumns
Page A6 Thursday, February 6, 2025 MAGNOLIA GAZETTE When it comes to setting misinformation straight, I sometimes come across like rain on a parade. Hate to yuck anyone’s yum, but some garden habits cause problems....
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January Trip to NYC Brought Exciting Things...Including a Famous RecipeColumns
Thursday, February 6, 2025 Page A3 MAGNOLIA GAZETTE The northeastern U.S. in the middle of January might not seem like an obvious vacation choice. However, I’ve never been one to follow the rules AND by the way, the...
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A New President in TownColumns Editorial
by Daniel Gardner, Special to the Gazette During his first run for president, Donald Trump promised to build a wall to keep immigrants from crossing our southern border illegally. This time around President Trump vowed...
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The Chainsaw PresidentColumns Editorial
THE CHAINSAW PRESIDENT! by John Stossel A New President in Town by Daniel Gardner, Special to the Gazette During his first run for president, Donald Trump promised to build a wall to keep immigrants from crossing our...
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Felder's Winter Garden WoesColumns
Page A6 Thursday, January 30, 2025 MAGNOLIA GAZETTE Winter weather’s effects on the garden getting to you? Not this jaded horticulturist, who has been here before. It’s another mess alright. I had to explain to...
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Time to Get Your Dip On: Super Bowl LIX is NearColumns
14 billion hamburgers...12 million pizzas... 3.8 million pounds of wings and the snack food without which no Super Bowl party is complete - 28 million pounds of chips - are expected to be sold, prepared and consumed by...
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Nothing but a "dash" between 45 and 47Columns Editorial
by Daniel Gardner, Special to the Gazette Not only did Donald J. Trump win the office of President and JD Vance win the office of Vice President, but they and their modest administration have achieved more acclaim from...
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The End of ESGColumns Editorial Political
“ Sustainability” investments became popular a few years back. So-called experts said companies shouldn’t just focus on profit. They should put more effort into being “nice.” Funds pushing ESG (environmental,...
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