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Letters to the Editor

Pastors, Deacons, Church! Where Are You?

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…

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Documented, Published Truth Will Never Be Erased

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…

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It’s Not Too Hard To Pick Up After Yourself

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…

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Appreciation Is Extended To Our Veterans

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…

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DES Is In The Bottom 50 Percent Of Schools In The State

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…

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Bypass Signs Create Confusion At Intersection

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…

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One Would Expect More Interest In November’s Election

Dear Editor, Fourteen weeks from this past Tuesday we will elect a president to  lead us the next four years and a congressman to serve the next two years. With U.S. senators serving six year terms, Mississippi also has a senate term expiring this year. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith was appointed to serve when the late…

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