Letter to the Editor: Greene County tax proposals

Dear Editor,Let’s dig a little deeper into the Greene County tax proposals that will be appearing on the November ballot. Three one-percent taxes will appear on the ballot. Two will extend the existing Education and Transportation taxes.

Letter to the Editor: Put public good ahead of private interests

“There is only one legitimate issue of creed in this campaign — and that is our devotion to the public good ahead of private interests.”— Sen. John F. Kennedy, July 10, 1960On Nov. 8, 1960, John F. Kennedy was elected president.

Yarbrough: A peanut butter and jelly snodland?

Our national debt currently stands at $40 trillion (that’s trillion with a “t”) and is rising. We are at war with an intractable enemy that we were assured would last four to five weeks. It has been six months, and the enemy is as intractable as ever.

Crane: Lessons I’m still learning

Though I personally think the back-to-school bells are ringing too early these days — particularly given the checkered performance of public school HVAC systems across the South — I would still wait until after Labor Day.My days of formal education ended more than 40 years ago, yet the memories of...

Rich: The unseen power

Some will stop reading now. Some will realize they need to hear this.Some will know it works.A friend was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer about 18 months ago.“Six months, maybe,” the doctor said. “But we can try aggressive treatment.

Yarbrough: A few thoughts on love – and loving well

A change of pace today.I am going to give politics and those who practice it the week off. They aren’t going anywhere, and I am tired of them and their blather. Instead, let’s talk about love. Love?

Crane: Remember customer service?

I am a good and loyal customer. If I receive a good product or service at a fair price from a retailer, vendor, or contractor, I keep coming back for more.

Rich: Our beloved Diane

In addition to being one of the greatest states in the South, Mississippi has made many contributions to America.William Faulkner.Elvis Presley. Archie Manning. Morgan Freeman. Eudora Welty.Zig Ziglar. Jerry Clower.The only one I ever met was Mr. Clower.

Letter to the Editor: Long list of public service

Dear Editor,Experience really does matter — now more than ever.

Morris: Not gutted, but still grateful - my car strikes again

Last weekend was quite eventful, with my tire going flat while I was driving through the mountains. Luckily, that gave me a good opportunity to write a column about what I learned.It appears that my “Gutted But Grateful” column now has a sequel.