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Dr. STEVE COKER: It’s never over

By | 12:05 PM | May 5, 2013 | Living, Opinion

I can’t help but notice that when we have programs for our Lower Elementary children what great attendance we have from the parents. These little ones are cute and cuddly and certainly need our care and guidance. But what happens as these precious children begin to go forward in their growth? As children move into [...]

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All politics is local

By | 5:07 PM | February 28, 2013 | Business, Living, News, Opinion

A wise old politician once told me all politics is local. After watching campaigns, elections and political shenanigans for 25 years, I’ve come to the conclusion this is true. When you look at the national picture, you have to remember that it all filters down to a particular region or community heading to the polls [...]

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LETTER TO EDITOR: Lamar Wray

By | 4:05 AM | January 11, 2013 | News, Opinion

Senators’ view on veterans shifts   Dear Editor,   It seems that the attitude toward veterans, by our senators, Cochran and Wicker, changes with the wind. According to a recent news article, both are highly favorable toward a new Veteran’s Medical Foster Home Program, with Sen. Wicker boasting, “Care for our Veterans must remain a [...]

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LETTER TO EDITOR: Ray Garrett

By | 4:32 AM | January 10, 2013 | News, Opinion

Enforcing gun control law Dear Editor,   In the wake of the recent murder of twenty school children, the issue of gun control is again a primary topic of public debate. The foremost responsibility of any government is the protection of its citizens. However, fulfilling this responsibility does not in any way justify the disarming [...]

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