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The “get Trump” vendettaColumns Editorial Political
The constant get Trump committee led by Mississippi Congress-man Benny Thompson and Republican Vice Chair and lead attack person; Liz Cheney R-Wyoming undoubtedly stems from two possibilities. A vendetta by now Attorney...
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Felder’s Monarch ButterfliesEditorial
Are Monarch butterflies, one of the most visible poster insects of earnest home garden environmentalists, really disappearing as a species? These large, orange-and-black creatures, which migrate through successive...
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Don’t be fooled by old drummersEditorial Political
How does the remainder of 2022 look, and how will 2023 compare? Will Democrats march to a new beat, or continue to follow the same old drummer. What are some of President Biden’s greatest accomplishments? The short...
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Armchair Ponderings Simplifying the English languageColumns Editorial
It has been said that English is probably one of most difficult languages for anyone from another country to learn; still it is erroneously not in the top ten headed by Mandarin. Spoken English is not too bad; but...
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Strike up the grill… Memorial Day is almost here!Editorial
Memorial Day officially begins Friday at 5 p.m., signaling the start of outdoor grilling, eating and entertaining season. Whether it’s at a backyard cookout, family reunion or long-weekend-vacation, food served...
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Pass-Along Plants at The MS Agriculture MuseumEditorial
The Agriculture Museum in Jackson has a newly refurbished display, a folk garden designed to showcase the popular “pass-along” plants of garden variety gardeners. Perfect site to highlight how, after all, gardeners...
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The Big Picture is World ConquestEditorial Political
Over the past two decades or so Americans have begun to realize how deceitful our government, media, and academy have become. It’s not so much we can’t trust them as we ought to question them to verify their claims....
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Armchair Ponderings Should we bring back the draft?Columns Editorial
Last week I read the Mac Gordon column on military service in both of the local newspapers. Though I don’t always agree with some of Mr. Gordon’s writings; I whole heartedly support the content of his column on...
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Stress Free GardeningColumns Editorial
Dissonance is a real thing in the garden, often rearing its stress-inducing head in everyday “darned if you do, darned if you don’t” dilemmas. I spent 2 hot, sweaty hours this week pulling a plant that I cherish,...
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Visit Hattiesburg for World-Class Roses & Fried ChickenEditorial
Headed south for a long Memorial Day weekend at the beach? Take the Hattiesburg exit and drop in the bustling city of Hattiesburg to stretch your legs, enjoy a delicious meal and take incredible selfies in a wonderland...
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There’s That Bettie Again!Editorial
A recent nippy and damp April morning began with my usual trudge to the kitchen to make coffee. As I stood impatiently waiting for the Folgers to brew, I looked down and contemplated the warmth of my tan suede moccasin...
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Armchair Ponderings Just in time orderingColumns Editorial
There were no used cars available anywhere around the Air Force Base in France where I was in 1958. The one of the two car dealerships in town was Peugeot, the dealership was downtown Chaumont in a building with a...
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Let not your heart be troubledEditorial
Easter, or Resurrection Sunday is the most important day so far in His Story. When Jesus was sharing with His disciples before His crucifixion, He pulled no punches. When Peter vowed, “I will lay down my life for...
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From the Pastor’s Pen: “Blessed...” (Matthew 5:23-26)Columns Editorial
“So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and...
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Gardening & CookingEditorial
Gardening and cooking share a lot of concepts, from tools to techniques. Whether you are a trained chef or horticulturist, or garden-variety gardener and home cook dabbling around the yard or kitchen, there are some...
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Terry Headlight NewsColumns Editorial
The Town of Terry will host a job fair next week at the Town Hall. The time for this fair is from 10:00 a. m. until 2:00 p. m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. If more information is sought, the Town Hall may be...
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Pages from the Gazette’s Past: 1958Columns Editorial
Hinds County Gazette 1958 Hinds County B-BB Tournament In the opener the Hinds High Eaglettes downed the Raymond Rangerettes46-32. The Utica Gold Wave rolled over the St. Joseph Rebels 61-55, the Byram Bulldogs edged...
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From the Pastor’s Pen: “Blessed...” (Matthew 5:17)Editorial
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” (Matthew 5:17) In every generation, there arises someone who says to the effect, “We don’t...
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From the Pastor’s Pen: “Blessed...” (Matthew 5:15-16)Editorial
“Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory...
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State Council Taps English, Philosophy Assistant Professor as MC’s Humanities Teacher of the YearEditorial
When it comes to empowering and equipping students to make their own choices, Dr. Daniel J. White is a true believer. In recent years, discussions have emerged about the concept of liberal arts professors politically...
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Marilyn Prather Colyer: A Pioneering LifeEditorial Headline
The world has always set great store in lauding “THE FIRST” to achieve a milestone accomplishment. Almost every American can recall that the first man to walk on the moon was Neil Armstrong back in 1969. More...
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Consolidating Mississippi’s SchoolsEditorial Headline
For too many years, Mississippi’s public school districts and their patrons have been stubborn over consolidating neighboring schools and systems. Let’s applaud a possible change in that attitude with the stunning...
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Armchair Ponderings The Bill of Rights, a short version!Columns Editorial
Last week I spent an exorbitant amount of time and print space on the illegal attempted takeover of Ukraine by Russia. Putin’s projected 48 hours until victory passed. By the time this is printed, it will have been...
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An Influential McComb Attorney Who Made A DifferenceEditorial Headline
He was Mack and I’m Mac. Our middle names are McDowell and we likely had kinship in nearby Amite County. We both loved sports. The tag “opinionated” fits both of us. I’ll get to that. Thomas McDowell “Mack”...
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