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It is quite an art to disagree with someone without being disagreeable. Many of our politicians--both the left and the . . .

IHL extends commissioner’s contract, increases pay

According to information provided to Magnolia Tribune by the IHL in May, Rankins’ previous contract included a salary of $441,000 . . .

Speaker’s poll shows interesting public opinions

Speaker Jason White published a new poll this week. It is worth reading closely. Cygnal surveyed 501 likely Mississippi voters . . .

Socialized medicine

While healthcare can be more efficiently delivered in the U.S., it is my opinion that government should not be the . . .

Putin’s puppet or world leader?

Trump’s executive order waiving the sanctions against Russia called for by the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia Act raises a question . . .

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AG says Walmart shooting justified, policeman won't be prosecuted
By BY BRETT BROWN AND FLOYD INGRAM
Mon,10/19/26-11:40PM , 1,403 Reads 14,987 Statewide
The Mississippi Attorney General has determined evidence in the shooting of a baby in the arms of his mother as they attempted to flee a Walmart parking lot in June was justified.
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Prison medical care shouldn’t be shoddy
Wed,10/21/26-8:12PM , 184 Reads 4,102 Statewide
It is hard to say what was more revealing about last week’s legislative hearing on the quality of medical care in Mississippi’s prisons.
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Opinion: The price we pay for a civil society
Wed,10/21/26-6:58PM , 184 Reads 2,127 Statewide
After reading a story on the Politico website about growing opposition to property taxes across the country, one thing is clear: This issue has encouraged some very intelligent people to say some very stupid things.
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Socialized medicine
By CHIP WILLIAMS
Wed,10/21/26-3:44PM , 203 Reads 1,946 Statewide
While healthcare can be more efficiently delivered in the U.S., it is my opinion that government should not be the exclusive means of doing so. Government is inefficient and wasteful. Free enterprise encourages and rewards efficiency and innovation. This applies to healthcare.
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AG says Walmart shooting justified, policeman won't be prosecuted

The Mississippi Attorney General has determined evidence in the shooting of a baby in the arms of his mother as they attempted to flee a Walmart parking lot in June was justified.