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As the annual flu season approaches, Americans can either listen to the politicians or the physicians when it comes to . . .

AI not likely to destroy world

This month the big national topic is Artificial Intelligence (AI) destroying humanity. I normally leave national topics to the thousands . . .

Mississippi receives approval for WorkFlex waiver, removing barriers to meet employer needs

“This is an important step forward for Mississippi’s workforce,” said Governor Tate Reeves. The U.S. Department of Labor recently approved . . .

Sweet potato acreage up, yields appears to be good

Sweet potato acreage up, yields appears to be good By Bonnie Coblentz MSU Extension Service STARKVILLE, Miss. -- While some . . .

Fifth Circuit upholds dismissal of lawsuit against Jackson over lead contamination allegations

“The Constitution does not provide redress for every governmental wrongdoing. Rather, the remedy for Plaintiffs’ injuries lies in pursuing tort . . .

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Majority or plurality?
Wed,09/16/26-8:08PM , 214 Reads 3,804 Statewide
When it comes to elections, Mississippi can be confusing.

Those running for statewide, judicial and county offices must get a majority of the vote — that is, 50% plus one vote — in order to win. If no candidate gets a majority, the top two vote-getters meet in a runoff election.
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Listen to the doctors on vaccination
Wed,09/16/26-8:02PM , 203 Reads 2,867 Statewide
As the annual flu season approaches, Americans can either listen to the politicians or the physicians when it comes to deciding whether to get themselves and their children vaccinated against a disease that kills tens of thousands of people in this country every year.
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Fascination with artifacts started at 10 years old continues through the years
By JEFF NORTH
Wed,09/16/26-4:18PM , 397 Reads 3,383 Statewide
My fascination with Native American history, specifically artifacts and stone tools, has grown exponentially since I found my first “point” while playing in a mound of topsoil when I was 10 years old.
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AI not likely to destroy world
By WYATT EMMERICH
Wed,09/16/26-3:38PM , 321 Reads 4,380 Statewide
This month the big national topic is Artificial Intelligence (AI) destroying humanity. I normally leave national topics to the thousands of national journalists, but given that the extinction of man is a pretty weighty subject, I must weigh in.
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Majority or plurality?

When it comes to elections, Mississippi can be confusing.

Those running for statewide, judicial and county offices must get a majority of the vote — that is, 50% plus one vote — in order to win. If no candidate gets a majority, the top two vote-getters meet in a runoff election.