Opinion
Lawmakers’ decisions affect Mississippi workers’ pocketbooks
Pocketbook issues were an important part of the 2019 Mississippi legislative session. Senators and representatives approved pay raises…
Opinion
Wicker says U.S. correct in recognizing Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights
Thousands of Mississippians have visited the Holy Land and the Sea of Galilee — home of the earliest…
Opinion
Proposed election residency rule aims to keep ‘carpetbaggers’ out of politics
How long should someone live in Mississippi or a particular district, county, or city before they are eligible…
Opinion
Reeves’ political decision to dodge GOP debate a disservice to voters
“Two out of three ain’t bad” may be pretty good song lyrics, but it’s an awful way to…
Opinion
Squabble between Bryant, Thompson insulting to Evers’ memory
Dating back to at least the 1860s, there have been several variations for the maxim about getting things…
Opinion
Little appetite for food freedom in Mississippi
A few years ago, the Mississippi legislature adopted a cottage food operators law, bringing the industry, those who…
Opinion
Ballot shows big shake-up ahead in Mississippi’s leadership
Mississippi this year will have its biggest shake-up of statewide offices in a generation, no matter who wins…
Opinion
Analysis: Tort reform discussion, long silent, rears head at Mississippi Capitol
Tort reform is back at the Mississippi Capitol. That term is the shorthand for a yearslong, multistate campaign…
Opinion
Senator: Mississippi has huge opportunities with 5G tech
The fifth generation of high-speed wireless networks, commonly known as 5G, is expected to increase data speeds up…
Opinion
Administrative forfeiture should not be allowed in Mississippi again
If you asked most Mississippians whether the state should be able to confiscate cash and property from a…