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America’s great expectationsColumns Editorial
Years ago I asked my students to take out a piece of paper and make a list of everything that the government was supposed to provide for us. I asked them not to write their names on the paper, but just make a list. This...
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Armchair Ponderings Is T-Ball to blame for this crime wave?Columns Editorial
Last week’s telephone conversation with a respected friend, who now lives in Arkansas, covered a number of topics. The prevalent subject was the inordinate rise in crime among the 15 to 30 years old demographic....
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Calling Plants by the Wrong NameColumns Editorial
Gardeners dig in their heels quickly over cherished ideas, and quickly devolve into unending arguments over trivia. Call me a flip-flopper but not a know-it-all; nearly forty years ago I resolved, in a journal note, to...
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Twists & Turns: Brainstorming in Bits and PiecesEditorial Headline
Sadly, nothing of any particular interest has happened to me lately that I consider worthy of your attention, so here are some random thoughts that have been invading my brain. Perhaps you can relate to some or all of...
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State’s Pine Belt Has So Many Culinary Jewels, It’s Hard to Pick Just OneEditorial
Following up on my promise to share new “must try” restaurant dishes, it’s time to move a little further north from the Gulf Coast to the Pine Belt. Filled with close to 20 cities and towns offering a plethora of...
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One... and done: “Once-In-A-Lifetime” EventsEditorial Headline
Okay… here’s the deal. I’m sure I’m not the only one whose ears perk up when we hear that something will be a “once-in-a-lifetime” event. So when I saw recently on Facebook (that paragon of information) that...
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The “get Trump” vendettaColumns Editorial Political
The constant get Trump committee led by Mississippi Congress-man Benny Thompson and Republican Vice Chair and lead attack person; Liz Cheney R-Wyoming undoubtedly stems from two possibilities. A vendetta by now Attorney...
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Felder’s Monarch ButterfliesEditorial
Are Monarch butterflies, one of the most visible poster insects of earnest home garden environmentalists, really disappearing as a species? These large, orange-and-black creatures, which migrate through successive...
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Don’t be fooled by old drummersEditorial Political
How does the remainder of 2022 look, and how will 2023 compare? Will Democrats march to a new beat, or continue to follow the same old drummer. What are some of President Biden’s greatest accomplishments? The short...
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Armchair Ponderings Simplifying the English languageColumns Editorial
It has been said that English is probably one of most difficult languages for anyone from another country to learn; still it is erroneously not in the top ten headed by Mandarin. Spoken English is not too bad; but...
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Strike up the grill… Memorial Day is almost here!Editorial
Memorial Day officially begins Friday at 5 p.m., signaling the start of outdoor grilling, eating and entertaining season. Whether it’s at a backyard cookout, family reunion or long-weekend-vacation, food served...
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Pass-Along Plants at The MS Agriculture MuseumEditorial
The Agriculture Museum in Jackson has a newly refurbished display, a folk garden designed to showcase the popular “pass-along” plants of garden variety gardeners. Perfect site to highlight how, after all, gardeners...
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The Big Picture is World ConquestEditorial Political
Over the past two decades or so Americans have begun to realize how deceitful our government, media, and academy have become. It’s not so much we can’t trust them as we ought to question them to verify their claims....
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Armchair Ponderings Should we bring back the draft?Columns Editorial
Last week I read the Mac Gordon column on military service in both of the local newspapers. Though I don’t always agree with some of Mr. Gordon’s writings; I whole heartedly support the content of his column on...
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Stress Free GardeningColumns Editorial
Dissonance is a real thing in the garden, often rearing its stress-inducing head in everyday “darned if you do, darned if you don’t” dilemmas. I spent 2 hot, sweaty hours this week pulling a plant that I cherish,...
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Visit Hattiesburg for World-Class Roses & Fried ChickenEditorial
Headed south for a long Memorial Day weekend at the beach? Take the Hattiesburg exit and drop in the bustling city of Hattiesburg to stretch your legs, enjoy a delicious meal and take incredible selfies in a wonderland...
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There’s That Bettie Again!Editorial
A recent nippy and damp April morning began with my usual trudge to the kitchen to make coffee. As I stood impatiently waiting for the Folgers to brew, I looked down and contemplated the warmth of my tan suede moccasin...
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Armchair Ponderings Just in time orderingColumns Editorial
There were no used cars available anywhere around the Air Force Base in France where I was in 1958. The one of the two car dealerships in town was Peugeot, the dealership was downtown Chaumont in a building with a...
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Let not your heart be troubledEditorial
Easter, or Resurrection Sunday is the most important day so far in His Story. When Jesus was sharing with His disciples before His crucifixion, He pulled no punches. When Peter vowed, “I will lay down my life for...
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From the Pastor’s Pen: “Blessed...” (Matthew 5:23-26)Columns Editorial
“So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and...
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Gardening & CookingEditorial
Gardening and cooking share a lot of concepts, from tools to techniques. Whether you are a trained chef or horticulturist, or garden-variety gardener and home cook dabbling around the yard or kitchen, there are some...
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Terry Headlight NewsColumns Editorial
The Town of Terry will host a job fair next week at the Town Hall. The time for this fair is from 10:00 a. m. until 2:00 p. m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. If more information is sought, the Town Hall may be...
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Pages from the Gazette’s Past: 1958Columns Editorial
Hinds County Gazette 1958 Hinds County B-BB Tournament In the opener the Hinds High Eaglettes downed the Raymond Rangerettes46-32. The Utica Gold Wave rolled over the St. Joseph Rebels 61-55, the Byram Bulldogs edged...
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From the Pastor’s Pen: “Blessed...” (Matthew 5:17)Editorial
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” (Matthew 5:17) In every generation, there arises someone who says to the effect, “We don’t...
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