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Armchair Ponderings May 8th MemoriesColumns Editorial
Seventy years ago today, May 8, 1945, was the day that the allies accepted an unconditional surrender of Germany after six years of fighting and untold numbers of atrocities of World War II. Today the Sunday shows made...
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From the Pastor’s Pen: “Blessed...” (Matthew 5:33-37)Columns Editorial
“Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’ But I say to you, ‘Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it...
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‘Special Sauce’ Elevates any Burger to Superstar StatusEditorial
After last week’s column about the upcoming start of grilling season, it’s only fitting that I share a few of my favorite burger sauces. Burger purists may recoil in horror when I mention dousing, dipping or...
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Raymond NewsColumns Editorial
Don’t forget the Raymond Country Fair Saturday, May 7, 10am to 3pm on the square. It is sponsored by the Raymond Chamber of Commerce. Don’t forget Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 8. The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board...
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Armchair Ponderings Humility or VanityColumns Editorial
Last week I watched the beginning of the NFL draft and was amazed at the degree of vanity some of the named players demonstrated before having played one minute of professional football. The gold and silver bejeweled...
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From the Pastor’s Pen: “Blessed...” (Matthew 5:31-32)Columns Editorial
“It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit...
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Twists & Turns: Southern Speak is Uniquely Fun!Editorial
I frequently have people say things to me here in the ‘Deep South’ that just crack me up. Often, people from other places find these phrases either confusing, irritating or just offensive. But I love our special...
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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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From the Pastor’s Pen: “Blessed...” (Matthew 5:15-16)Editorial
“Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory...
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State Council Taps English, Philosophy Assistant Professor as MC’s Humanities Teacher of the YearEditorial
When it comes to empowering and equipping students to make their own choices, Dr. Daniel J. White is a true believer. In recent years, discussions have emerged about the concept of liberal arts professors politically...
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Marilyn Prather Colyer: A Pioneering LifeEditorial Headline
The world has always set great store in lauding “THE FIRST” to achieve a milestone accomplishment. Almost every American can recall that the first man to walk on the moon was Neil Armstrong back in 1969. More...
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Consolidating Mississippi’s SchoolsEditorial Headline
For too many years, Mississippi’s public school districts and their patrons have been stubborn over consolidating neighboring schools and systems. Let’s applaud a possible change in that attitude with the stunning...
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Armchair Ponderings The Bill of Rights, a short version!Columns Editorial
Last week I spent an exorbitant amount of time and print space on the illegal attempted takeover of Ukraine by Russia. Putin’s projected 48 hours until victory passed. By the time this is printed, it will have been...
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An Influential McComb Attorney Who Made A DifferenceEditorial Headline
He was Mack and I’m Mac. Our middle names are McDowell and we likely had kinship in nearby Amite County. We both loved sports. The tag “opinionated” fits both of us. I’ll get to that. Thomas McDowell “Mack”...
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We Live In A Corrupt WorldEditorial
COVID-19! It’s spreading around the world and nothing can stop it. No one is immune. No medications can stop it or even impede its spread. We are all going to die! If everyone locks down for two weeks, we can bend the...
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That Fickle MemoryEditorial Headline
I read an article a while back in a ‘respected’ magazine about memory issues and thought perhaps I’d get some insight into why I can clearly remember what the weather was on June 24, 1970, but can’t remember...
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Pothole Problems? Celebrate Solutions with Scooter MouseEditorial Headline
Always interested in civic affairs, radio talk-show host Fern Crossley contacted Alice Rhea Mitchell in 2018 to see a novel pothole with a decorated dead tree branch in its center. Fern insisted Scooter Mouse needed to...
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