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Water water everywhere and not a drop to drink

By Jon Alverson, READ MORE > 2,554 Reads
On Sat, 02/20/2021 - 10:04 AM

If you want to blame anyone for the loss of water pressure the last week in Greenvi

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On Tue, 01/26/2021 - 04:16 PM

When it comes to learning about other cultures, anyone who is well traveled will tell you the best way to go about doing so is to completely immerse yourself.

To do that, you would need to obtain a passport, hop on a plane there and live and breathe the culture for at least a week.

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A different storm hit a year ago

By Catherine Kirk ckirk@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 1,167 Reads
On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 03:29 PM

When I went to bed Sunday night, it was already snowing.

How much snow would be on the ground when I woke up Monday morning remained uncertain. Even though the forecast called for 2-4 inches, the pessimistic side of me who is accustomed to Mississippi Delta winters was certain none of it would actually stick.

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A dangerous challenge

By Catherine Kirk ckirk@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 3,378 Reads
On Tue, 01/05/2021 - 05:25 PM

I’ve never really been one to hop aboard the “challenge” train.
From planking, flash mobs, bottle flipping and doing the Harlem Shake, none of it has appealed to me.
Admittedly, I did the Ice Bucket Challenge in 2014, but not because I thought it would raise awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

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Happiness is the meaning of life

By Catherine Kirk ckirk@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 3,533 Reads
On Wed, 12/30/2020 - 11:33 AM

I enjoy reflecting on the events of the ending year, contemplating what went wrong, what went right and how I want to go forward in life.

In my column last year, I said, "As we face going into 2020, I’m going to try to stop saying things like, 'We should do this one day,' and instead actually make the plans."

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Pandemic parenting advice

By Catherine Kirk ckirk@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 18,857 Reads
On Wed, 12/09/2020 - 10:28 AM

This year has been a tough one for several people for several obvious reasons. There is nothing like the bond between a parent and child, but I believe even those relationships are being a bit strained with these drastic changes in our normal, day-to-day routines.

I had a small meltdown last week.

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Remember the loss of water

By Jon Alverson, READ MORE > 404 Reads
On Wed, 02/24/2021 - 10:30 AM

On Tuesday of last week, the announcement made by city officials to inform us the wa

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Wicker Opposes Biden’s Spending Bill

By Press Release - Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 630 Reads
On Fri, 02/12/2021 - 04:01 PM

Below is an opinion column by Senator Roger Wicker:

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SALTER: The future of U.S. Navy shipbuilding will substantially impact state’s Ingalls shipyard

By Sid Salter - Mississippi State University, READ MORE > 775 Reads
On Wed, 02/10/2021 - 09:56 AM

Below is an opinion column by Sid Salter:

The numbers are full of contradictions when one considers the future of U.S. Navy shipbuilding and the impact that industry has on our nation and state.

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OP-ED: Wicker Calls Out Biden’s Job-Killing Energy Decisions

By Press Release - Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 892 Reads
On Mon, 02/08/2021 - 03:11 PM

Below is an opinion column by Senator Roger Wicker:

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