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Terry Headlight NewsColumns Editorial News
August 2022 is here! We often have Mississippi elections in August, but there will be no election during this entering month. National Catfish Month in August is a treat and feast to be had for 31 days. Catfish is...
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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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From the Pastor’s Pen: “Blessed...” (Matthew 6:9-12a)Columns Editorial
“Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts,” (Matthew 6:9-12a)...
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Mandate WarsEditorial
At this point the war could go either way. For the past two-plus years authorities from the federal level to state and local levels as well as corporate and institutional levels have been winning the mandate war. Why do...
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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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Pages from the Gazette’s Past: 1903Columns Editorial
Hinds County Gazette 1903 Rev. Howard L. Patterson will return from the north and will fill his appointment at Raymond on the 4th Sunday of this month. Miss Annie North, who has been a home for the past three weeks,...
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From the Pastor’s Pen: “Blessed...” (Matthew 5:43-45)Columns Editorial
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, ‘Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in...
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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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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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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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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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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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From the Pastor’s Pen: “Blessed...” (Matthew 5:38-42)Columns Editorial
“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if...
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The Big Picture is World ConquestEditorial
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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Utica Area NewsEditorial News
Carolyn Screws Collins, wife of David Collins, Utica Class of 1964, passed away of cancer on May 6, 2022 in Canton MS. Carolyn was born on August 24th, 1943, in Anding, MS to Buford and Pauline Screws. Upon graduating...
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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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