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Years ago while on a business trip to Europe, I visited Versailles, the storied palace monument to French King Louis XIV. It is magnificent, filled with excess of a former age, over the top but un-tacky.
Approaching from the front, the huge building looms in front of one , drawing the eye upward to embellished cornices and countless windows, designed to impress foreign ambassadors and courtiers. It did.
By Linda Berry on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Tom Lehrer’s “National Brotherhood Week” on “That Was The Week That Was” — TW3 —notes, in the introduction, that “During National Brotherhood Week various special events are arranged to drive home the message of brotherhood — this year, for example, on the first day of the week, Malcolm X was killed, which gives you an idea of how effective the whole thing is,” before specifying at the outset of a couple of verses,
“Oh, the white folks hate the black folks,
And the black folks hate the white folks;
To hate all but the right folks
Is an old established rule
By Jay Wiener on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Tom Lehrer’s “National Brotherhood Week” on “That Was The Week That Was” — TW3 —notes, in the introduction, that “During National Brotherhood Week various special events are arranged to drive home the message of brotherhood — this year, for example, on the first day of the week, Malcolm X was killed, which gives you an idea of how effective the whole thing is,” before specifying at the outset of a couple of verses,
“Oh, the white folks hate the black folks,
And the black folks hate the white folks;
To hate all but the right folks
Is an old established rule
By Jay Wiener on
2 months 2 weeks ago
As we kick off 2026, the Mississippi Center for Public Policy is more energized than ever. We are excited about the successes our state has seen – and we have a plan to build on that momentum with further free market reform!
For decades, our state lagged behind. Growth was slow and too many young people left our state to seek opportunities elsewhere. That is starting to change.
Over the past five years, Mississippi has seen more economic growth than in the previous 15 combined.
By Douglas Carswell - Mississippi Center for Public Policy on
2 months 2 weeks ago
As we kick off 2026, the Mississippi Center for Public Policy is more energized than ever. We are excited about the successes our state has seen – and we have a plan to build on that momentum with further free market reform!
For decades, our state lagged behind. Growth was slow and too many young people left our state to seek opportunities elsewhere. That is starting to change.
Over the past five years, Mississippi has seen more economic growth than in the previous 15 combined.
By Douglas Carswell - Mississippi Center for Public Policy on
2 months 2 weeks ago
After a recent successful bow hunt, JH came out of the woods before daylight vanished. He had his deer loaded and he just sat on his four-wheeler until dark so others hunting would not be disturbed. The sunset was magnificent and he took it all in. As he continued to wait for darkness, he heard a “buzzing” noise from above and he turned his eyes skyward. He watched birds flying across the timber heading for agricultural fields. The “buzzing” continued and he noticed the birds that were creating this sound were spiraling to the ground. “There were hundreds of them,” he related.
By Jeff North on
2 months 2 weeks ago
After a recent successful bow hunt, JH came out of the woods before daylight vanished. He had his deer loaded and he just sat on his four-wheeler until dark so others hunting would not be disturbed. The sunset was magnificent and he took it all in. As he continued to wait for darkness, he heard a “buzzing” noise from above and he turned his eyes skyward. He watched birds flying across the timber heading for agricultural fields. The “buzzing” continued and he noticed the birds that were creating this sound were spiraling to the ground. “There were hundreds of them,” he related.
By Jeff North on
2 months 2 weeks ago
January 21, 2026
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas State Fire Marshal’s Office joins agencies across the nation in recognizing Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week, observed January 17-26, 2026.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
January 21, 2026
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas State Fire Marshal’s Office joins agencies across the nation in recognizing Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week, observed January 17-26, 2026.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
Winter Storm Fern will descend upon Mississippi this week, and current forecasts predict sleet, freezing rain and heavy snow in portions of Mississippi starting Friday. The National Weather Service has predicted a significant winter weather event to impact northern and central Mississippi, which could create hazardous travel conditions. Sub-freezing temperatures are also expected through early next week. Conditions can change quickly, and the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is prepared to respond to winter weather and extreme cold events.
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January 21, 2026
As Arkansans monitor forecasts calling for winter weather Friday and over the weekend, the Arkansas State Police (ASP) is urging motorists to stay off the roads when bitterly cold, freezing rain, or snow make highway travel unsafe. Staying home whenever possible helps reduce crashes, protects first responders, and keeps routes clear for road crews.
For those who must travel, ASP reminds drivers to use extra caution:
By Submitted Article by the Arkansas State Police on
2 months 2 weeks ago
January 21, 2026
As Arkansans monitor forecasts calling for winter weather Friday and over the weekend, the Arkansas State Police (ASP) is urging motorists to stay off the roads when bitterly cold, freezing rain, or snow make highway travel unsafe. Staying home whenever possible helps reduce crashes, protects first responders, and keeps routes clear for road crews.
For those who must travel, ASP reminds drivers to use extra caution:
By Submitted Article by the Arkansas State Police on
2 months 2 weeks ago
A National Weather Service graphic on Wednesday shows the potential levels of frozen precipitation across the Mid-South from Friday through Sunday.
Tallahatchie County and most of the Mid-South region are under a Winter Storm Watch, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Memphis announced Wednesday.
More than 2 inches of snow and sleet are expected in the Tallahatchie County area, with ice accumulations over 1/4 inch.
The arctic blast driving the system is expected to bring increasingly colder air and frozen precipitation beginning Friday afternoon and continuing through Sunday.
NWS Memphis says to expect weather-related power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
2 months 2 weeks ago
A National Weather Service graphic on Wednesday shows the potential levels of frozen precipitation across the Mid-South from Friday through Sunday.
Tallahatchie County and most of the Mid-South region are under a Winter Storm Watch, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Memphis announced Wednesday.
More than 2 inches of snow and sleet are expected in the Tallahatchie County area, with ice accumulations over 1/4 inch.
The arctic blast driving the system is expected to bring increasingly colder air and frozen precipitation beginning Friday afternoon and continuing through Sunday.
NWS Memphis says to expect weather-related power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Photo by Joseph Mccain , Copyright 2026 Emmerich Newspapers Inc., © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The roof collapsing in one of the buildings.
, The cooling system for the old jail.
, The holdng cell for the old jail.
, The old kitchen covered in what appeared to be black mold in the old jail.
, Inside the old building jail building with the smell of mold, dust and rust.
By Joseph McCain
Star-Herald
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2 months 2 weeks ago
When it comes to the use of cellphones in public school classrooms, Mississippi is behind the curve compared to the rest of the country.
The Newsweek website reports that 26 states, including every single one in the South other than Mississippi, have a “bell-to-bell” ban on students using a cellphone, meaning from the beginning of a school day’s first class to the end of the last one.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
When it comes to the use of cellphones in public school classrooms, Mississippi is behind the curve compared to the rest of the country.
The Newsweek website reports that 26 states, including every single one in the South other than Mississippi, have a “bell-to-bell” ban on students using a cellphone, meaning from the beginning of a school day’s first class to the end of the last one.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
When it comes to the use of cellphones in public school classrooms, Mississippi is behind the curve compared to the rest of the country.
The Newsweek website reports that 26 states, including every single one in the South other than Mississippi, have a “bell-to-bell” ban on students using a cellphone, meaning from the beginning of a school day’s first class to the end of the last one.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
Photo by Joseph mccain, COPYRIGHT 2026 EMMERICH NEWSPAPERS INC. ., © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Gentry shows how to hit the mark with the axe. (Below) Discussing the best slingshot methods.
, , McAdory shows casting techniques.
, Varner and his son explain the best stick throwing ways.
By staff reports
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2 months 2 weeks ago
The seven current members of the Mississippi Supreme Court on Tuesday quizzed attorneys for State Auditor Shad White and Attorney General Lynn Fitch over which statewide official can bring a lawsuit to recoup misspent taxpayer money.
By Taylor Vance - Mississippi Today on
