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From Trains to Paper: The Pain of Losing What Built a TownColumns Political
Although decades apart, witnessing huge industrial losses in two deeply southern settings is enough economic trauma for a lifetime. My hometown of McComb lost many hundreds of jobs when the Illinois Central Railroad Co....
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President Trump Runs the Nation WellColumns Editorial Political
by Daniel Gardner, Special to the Gazette The Democrats, media, and others suffering with Trump Derangement Syndrome are drowning attempting to extricate themselves from their own clever plans to beat President Trump....
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This Time AroundColumns Editorial Political
by Daniel Gardner, Special to the Gazette On May 21, 2023, I wrote a column titled “Corruption is not a crime under THE LAW.” Special Counsel John H. Durham had submitted “Report on Matters Related to Intelligence...
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One Year and WaitingColumns Editorial Political
One year and waiting by Daniel Gardner, Special to the Gazette One year ago today we were eating breakfast at the Starkville Café. John came over to talk about politics. He asked what I planned to write that week. I...
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Osyka Swears in New Mayor and Board MembersNews Political
OSYKA SWEARS IN NEW MAYOR & BOARD MEMBERS OSYKA SWEARING IN CEREMONY--- Mayor Jamie Harrell is sworn in by Judge Aubrey Rimes, as his wife, Dianne, holds the Bible. (GAZETTE photos by Nancy Morris.) OSYKA SWEARING IN...
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Is the tide turning yet?Columns Political
by Daniel Gardner, Special to the Gazette On June 22 President Trump launched “Operation Midnight Hammer” that severely affected Iran’s ability to produce a nuclear bomb. The operation used more than 125 aircraft...
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Magnolia Ushers in New Mayor and City BoardNews Political
Change is at the heart of democracy, breathing new life into communities and offering the promise of progress. In the quaint, historic city of Magnolia, Mississippi, this spirit of renewal is vividly alive as the city...
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Magnolia's Board Elections Now Complete With Many New Leaders: Theresa "Turkey" Weatherspoon Elected Magnolia's Ward 3 AlderwomanNews Political
Magnolia’s Board Elections Now Complete With Many New Leaders: THERESA “TURKEY” WEATHERSPOON ELECTED MAGNOLIA’S WARD 3 ALDERWOMAN by Terry Jackson, GAZETTE City Editor - tdjackson56@att.net RICKY NOBILES...
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Magnolia's Ward 3 Alderwoman to be Decided Next Tuesday, April 22News Political
MAGNOLIA’S WARD 3 ALDERWOMAN TO BE DECIDED NEXT TUESDAY, APRIL 22 by Terry Jackson, GAZETTE City Editor - tdjackson56@att.net RICKY NOBILES CARTOONS, SEE A2 & A3 On Tuesday, April 1st, Magnolia voters decided on a new...
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High-Tech Weigh-Ins Render Traditional Truck Scales Obsolete in MississippiNews Political
Squabbles about weight limits for trucks rolling through Mississippi were noteworthy staples of past legislative sessions. I don’t remember a good knock-down, drag-out between lawmakers and Big Trucking taking place...
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Magnolia Municipal Candidates Provide Thoughts on Magnolia: Part 2Political
Last week the MAGNOLIA GAZETTE printed “Part 1” of the responses of many of the City of Magnolia candidates concerning four questions asked. We continue those responses for the remaining candidates that responded in...
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Magnolia's Municipal Candidates Provide Thoughts on Magnolia and Its Way Forward: Part 2News Political
JACKSON lenges. Through it all, what’s always stood out to me is the strength of our people. We take care of each other, and that’s what inspires me to serve. I want to do my part to make Magnolia a place where...
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Magnolia's Municipal Candidates Provide Thoughts on Magnolia and Its Way Forward: Part 1News Political
In less than two weeks Magnolia will basically decide its next set of leaders for the city for the next four years. Every registered voter in Magnolia will have 3 choices on the ballot the Mayor, your Ward’s...
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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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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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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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Rep. Becky Currie Honored by U.S. Senate for Role in Overturning Roe v. WadeNews Political
Currie, (R), received a U.S. Senate resolution honoring her and her work as a Mississippi legislator. The resolution was introduced by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, (R), and was recorded as follows: “Thanks to the...
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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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Anarchists Versus LibertariansColumns Editorial Political
“Donald Trump will be a tyrant!” So my neighbors claim. I live in Manhattan. Feel for me. Yes, Trump says wild things, like riffing about “terminating” parts of the U.S. Constitution. But I don’t think he...
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Gun Control is RacistColumns Editorial Political
Media scream, "Too many people have guns!" Second Amendment activist Maj Toure says more people should carry guns. "Everybody should be walking around," he says in my new video, "like, 'Oh man, I left my gun in the...
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A Country Divided Cannot Save ItselfHeadline Political
The country is paying dearly for the division it has caused itself. Our countrymen—-you, me and everyone else—-are the blame. The shooter had the gun and pulled the trigger, but this is on all of us. Our politics...
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Armchair Ponderings Debate, Ha!Columns Political
Last night I, like millions of viewers were not necessarily shocked at the debacle entitled “presidential debate.” We suspected that the President was on a downward trend regarding his cognitive function, but not...
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