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By Jack Ryan, Enterprise-Journal, 812 Reads

Everyone understands that President Donald Trump’s most passionate supporters believe that election fraud in several states cost him a second term in office. But after a bunch of them burst into the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, the question to ask is why they did it.

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Reeves signs incumbent protection act

By Bill Crawford, 210 Reads

House Bill 1048 didn’t get much fanfare as it moved through the Legislature. Perhaps its impact will.

The bill authored by Rep. Jody Steverson of Ripley and signed into law by Gov. Tate Reeves on March 24 moves the qualifying deadline for most state, district and county elections up to Feb. 1.

So what?

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EDITORIAL: Doctor's Day Takes on New Meaning in Midst of Pandemic

By Matthew Banks, 913 Reads

Delivering medical care during a global pandemic has required teamwork at the highest level, and doctors are fundamental to this effort. As the country celebrates Doctors’ Day on March 30, I invite you to join me in recognizing the heroic work of all physicians.

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Guest Editorial: Jim Zachary

By Jim Zachary , 558 Reads

Open government is good government or, at the very least, it is better government.

In order for government to be of, by and for the people, it must always be out in front of the people.

Government at all levels — local, state and federal — belongs to the governed not to the governing.

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Editorial: Jobs incentive reform

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On Sun, 03/07/2021 - 09:07 AM

We commend the efforts of Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann to reform industrial recruiting incentives. Too much incentive money has been going to too few industries, which is not the best method of growing jobs.

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Our presidential endorsement is for unity in the United States

By Joshua Wilson, 1,288 Reads

As we approach the Thanksgiving season, I’m thankful for many things, and the end of the presidential election season is at the top of my “Thank God for…” list.
Like many Americans, I’m thoroughly disgusted with our entire political system, and I’m flat-out tired of the nastiness of it all.

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Hattiesburg, we need you to count

By Mayor Toby Barker, 2,935 Reads

Imagine there not being enough funding to provide services through programs like WIC, Medicaid or Medicare.
Imagine the road you travel frequently being neglected for 10 years.
The list could go on; but to be brief – Hattiesburg, we need you.

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OPINION: A giant leap forward

By David Gustafson, 1,807 Reads

Mississippi’s public image took a giant leap forward last weekend when 3-out-of-4 state lawmakers voted to permanently lower the controversial, Confederate-themed state flag.
Like many of you, we never thought we would live to see it happen.

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Pine Belt lawmakers should unite, call for flag vote

By Editorial, 2,133 Reads

Tate Reeves’ tired defense for doing nothing to change Mississippi’s Confederate-themed state flag is based on keeping campaign promises.

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Marx Must Resign: Petal mayor has tarnished reputation of ‘Friendly City’

By Editorial, 2,665 Reads

Petal Mayor Hal Marx must resign, and he must do so sooner rather than later. The three-term mayor has been a keyboard warrior on Facebook and Twitter for years, and his controversial statements have made headlines in the past.

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