Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor: My name is James Mathis. I live in Water Valley, and I am a writer. I have been clean and sober since Feb. 17 of this year, following years of addiction and time in prison. Writing has become an important part of rebuilding my life. I have published more than 80 essays on…

To the Editor, Andy Gipson is running for governor. Because he wants to ban, as I understand it, the God of Abraham or parts thereof.  I won’t pretend to know Sharia from Shinola, but I know it’s from one of those Abrahamic religions that all come with those Laws of Moses. That may only leave…

Letter To The Editor, May 5, 2023 I’m writing this letter to anyone who is in the know, and even to those who may not know. The ones in the know should be the teachers, the principals, and, if they are doing their job, the school board members who are placed in office to monitor…

Dear Editor, OK, I am confused, nothing new there. I do understand Mississippi taking money from poor children and giving it to hall of fame football players and junkie pro wrestlers. There are fewer of these folks than poor children. So, more bang for the buck. I can understand why politicians, a thoughtful and earnest…

Dear Editor, The article by Dottie Reed in last week’s Herald is a great tribute to Bishop Thomas L. Brown.  To see his journey outlined in the article through a lifelong friendship from the University of Mississippi to now speaks volumes. Articles like these document the truth of the past and current times. I sincerely…

Dear Editor It’s not my favorite thing, but I can’t resist stopping when I am walking up thru the woods and find a beer can with the word “Natural” on it. I take a picture of it and add it to the digital pile. I have to wonder who passed thisaway, thru all this beautiful…

Dear Editor, We want to let the veterans know that they are in our thoughts and prayers during this beautiful Christmas season. We offer our heartfelt appreciation for your service to our country. We know that as a country and as a family, we would not have the peace, safety, religious freedom and blessings without…

Dear Editor, Just an update and a few comments  on the dog saga in our neighborhood on County Road 224. Our contractors have completed the addition to the dog enclosure. As of Monday morning 10 dogs are inside the fence and three are in the house. One of the dogs inside is the smallest of…

Dear Editor, What do school rankings really mean?   What is a D rating? “Reading, Mathematics, and Science proficiency rates are below the state median for the given year. Reading or mathematics growth in the all students group is below the state median for the given year.” This is according to a publication from the…

Dear Editor, I have recently observed several near misses at the intersection of Wise St, with Miss No. 7, and Miss 315.  Vehicles crossing No. 7 appear not to yield  the right of way after stopping due to the sign which states “cross traffic does not stop.” I have been told that sign indicates “cross…