Too often, we only hear about the negative – particularly when it comes to Jackson Public Schools. As a long-time supporter of public education, I believe we need to commend Pamela Shaw, Founder and President […]
I must take better care of this body By Gail M. Brown Editor COMMENTARY For the past several years, the Community Students Learning Center (CSLC) of Lexington has held an event called “Community Awareness Day” […]
By Derrick Johnson President, Mississippi State Conference NAACP The NAACP’s recent decision concerning marriage equality is a continuation of our mission and constitution, which states our objective is to ensure the “political, educational, social and […]
Like every concerned person across the country, when I became fully aware of the situation that happened to Trayvon Martin, I became upset, angry, sad, disturbed, confused, remorseful and then engaged. I found myself researching […]
On Nov. 8 Mississippi voters will have the opportunity to vote on the controversial issue of eminent domain, setting into law where and when the state can legally condemn property for alternate use. As the […]
On Nov. 8, Mississippians will get the opportunity to vote down two harmful and destructive ballot initiatives: one written by people who don’t understand how the human body works, and one written by people who […]
A theologian friend took her car to a Jiffy Lube for servicing. Not having anything to read, she picked up a manual on the coffee table about boating. A chapter on the rules for what […]
It really isn’t a contrast of two distinct cities. Charlotte, N.C. and Tampa, Fla. have a lot in common. They are National Football League cities with a recent history of growth and cutting-edge technology leading […]
President Barack Obama’s negotiations with Republicans over extending both the Bush tax cuts and unemployment benefits reminded me of an episode of The Apprentice. In week 11, the Octane team of Clint and Steuart was […]
After carefully measuring their words for two years, frustrated progressives are becoming less reluctant to publicly express their disappointment concerning President Obama’s unwillingness to stand up for his principles amid a strident Republican campaign to […]
Copyright @ 2026 Website Design by No Regret Media