Opinion (March - April 2010)

(April 29) Letter to the Editor:  Beware of too much alcohol while celebrating graduation.  (Read More...)

(April 29) DeSoto County Senator asks for help in fighting liberals.  (Read More...)

(April 28) Survey:  Tipping tied to age, church attendance.  (Read More...)

(April 28) President asks public's help in deciding where to speak.  (Read More...)

(April 27) Survey:  Democrats edge Republicans as bigger tippers.  (Read More...)

(April 24) Mayo votes to prohibit federal funding for abortions.  (Read More...)

(April 24) Mayo:  Next year will be difficult for appropriations.  (Read More...)

(April 23) Abortion issue creates a mess for state legislators.  (Read More...)

(April 22) Cussing, finger-pointing and anger highlight vote on employee retirement funding.  (Read More...)

(April 22) Governor calls special session to debate employee retirement funding.  (Read More...)

(April 20) Survey: Spanking does not cause agression in children.  (Read More...)

(April 20) School consolidation still an issue in Mississippi.  (Read More...)

(April 19) Mississippi AG praises legislators for accomplishments.  (Read More...)

(April 19) State legislator reviews the film, "The Hurt Locker."  (Read More...)

(April 19) Survey: Spanking children more important among Republicans.  (Read More....)

(April 17) Governor warns anti-bullying advocate to, "Keep your powder dry."  (Read More...)

(April 15) Lieutenant Governor's update.  (Read More...)

(April 14) Cochran expresses concern over education funding freezes.  (Read More...)

(April 13) Childers reminds residents of income tax changes.  (Read More...)

(April 12) Survey:  Viewers split on Confederate History Month.  (Read More...)

(April 11) Mayo: Governor's remarks should've been more carefully chosen.  (Read More...)

(April 5) Colonel Reb Foundation expresses concern about media coverage.  (Read More...)

(April 5) Survey: Public now views Tiger Woods in a more favorable light.  (Read More...)

(April 3) Parents upset about government regulation of fast-food kids' meal toys.  (Read More...)

(April 1) Lieutenant Governor's update.  (Read More...)

(March 30) Childers reminds residents to return census forms.  (Read More...)

(March 30) The various stages of profanity.  (Read More...)

(March 29) State treasurer feels healthcare bill jeopardizes Mississippi's financial situation.  (Read More...)

(March 29) Survey: Most Americans feel Biden should apologize for cursing.  (Read More...)

(March 29) Biden: New tax laws can put money back in Americans' pockets.  (Read More...)

(March 27) State legislators adjourn until April 21.  (Read More...)

(March 27) Legislature continues to discuss charter schools.  (Read More...)

(March 26) Mayo clarifies insurance changes, almost walks out during movie.  (Read More...)

(March 26) Legislators consider raising insurance deductibles for state employees.  (Read More...)

(March 26) Mississippi House declines to shorten school year.  (Read More...)

(March 26) State legislators table motion to take Mississippi out of federal healthcare program.  (Read More...)

(March 25) Mayo: Healthcare bill comes to Mississippi.  (Read More...)

(March 25) Will Ole Miss donations continue following Colonel Reb decision?  (Read More...)

(March 25) Housekeeping legislative summary.  (Read More...)

(March 25) Cochran: Healthcare program will worsen national debt.  (Read More...)

(March 25) Legislators agree to weekend work, then adjourn until late April.  (Read More...)

(March 25) Court of Appeals judge announces re-election bid.  (Read More...)

(March 24) State legislators debate when to leave and when to return.  (Read More....)

(March 24) Mississippi Senators praise fire prevention & safety grants.  (Read More...)

(March 23) University of Mississippi to limit access to Colonel Reb. (Read More...)

(March 23) State House again fails to extend session. (Read More...)

(March 23) Mississippi House fails to extend session. (Read More...)

(March 23) Cochran offers assistance on updating flood maps. (Read More...)

(March 23) White House offers update on what's next in healthcare plan. (Read More...)

(March 23) Survey reveals political parties split on legality of healthcare reform. (Read More...)

(March 22) Cochran: Congress should work together to improve healthcare legislation. (Read More...)

(March 22) Poll: Physicians strongly opposed to healthcare reform package. (Read More...)

(March 21) Wicker: Healthcare plan puts U.S. on path to bankruptcy. (Read More...)

(March 19) Housekeeping legislative summary. (Read More...)

(March 19) Physicians disapproving of government's healthcare reform. (Read More...)

(March 18) Governor continues to cut Mississippi budget. (Read More...)

(March 18) Mississippi's U.S. Senators join campaign against drywall danger. (Read More...)

(March 17) Cochran opposes White House plan to cut more than $800 million in farm programs. (Read More...)

(March 17) Childers: Government should follow the lead of hard-working Americans. (Read More....)

(March 17) Poll reveals most American Idol viewers give Crystal Bowersox high marks. (Read More...)

(March 16) Forrest Hamilton of Olive Branch opens legislative session with prayer. (Read More...)

(March 16) Governor not happy with proposed healthcare reform. (Read More...) 

(March 16) Lieutenant Governor targets tax cuts, job creation, in weekly column. (Read More...)

(March 16) Mayo combines a slow week with a movie review. (Read More...)

(March 16) Cochran argues against moratorium on how Congress appropriates funding. (Read More...)

(March 16) Republicans, Democrats split regarding textbook changes. (Read More....)

(March 16) White House: Gender inequalities continue in America. (Read More...)

(March 16) White House: Losing insurance can happen to anyone. (Read More...)

(March 15) Despite mascot controversy, Ole Miss looks to retain rights to Colonel Reb. (Read More...)

(March 15) White House looking to improve healthcare system. (Read More...)

(March 15) Survey finds most people support lesbian couple's desire to attend prom. (Read More...)

(March 13) Mayo: Hope is the great motivator. (Read More...)

(March 12) Governor declares Flood Awareness Week. (Read More...)

(March 11) Mayo votes against selling the Governor's plane. (Read More...)

(March 11) Cochran wants Corps of Engineers to step up construction plans. (Read More...)

(March 11) Wicker calls for healthcare reform. (Read More...)

(March 11) Housekeeping legislative summary. (Read More...)

(March 10) Credit union phishing scams on the rise. (Read More...)

(March 10) Attorney General: stronger data breaching laws needed. (Read More...)

(March 10) Wicker votes against adding $100 billion to national debt. (Read More...)

(March 9) Congress discusses bill to allow parents to take over school districts. (Read More....)

(March 9) Mayo: Teachers' pay would not be cut if school year shortened. (Read More....)

(March 9) Childers: Partisan block causing residents to lose unemployment insurance. (Read More...)

(March 9) Letter to the Editor: Nurturing your child's creativity. (Read More...)

(March 9) Movie review: "Brooklyn's Finest." (Read More...)

(March 8) Mayo addresses school-funding issues. (Read More...)

(March 8) Attorney General warns of bogus IRS e-mails. (Read More...)

(March 8) Movie review: Mayo, wife, on "Alice in Wonderland." (Read More...)

(March 6) Letter to the Editor: Support school funding. (Read More...)

(March 6) Agriculture Day at the Capitol. (Read More...)

(March 5) Cochran supports gun penalty legislation. (Read More...)

(March 5) Farm Bureau takes eminent domain issue to the people. (Read More...)

(March 5) Housekeeping legislative summary. (Read More...)

(March 5) Schools still face shortfall despite additional funding. (Read More...)

(March 5) Bipartisan group wants to increase U.S. production. (Read More...)

(March 5) What healthcare reform means. (Read More...)

(March 3) Flowers: Education funding restored. (Read More...)

(March 3) Mayo against allowing guns in public parks. (Read More...)

(March 3) Cochran praised for diabetes work. (Read More...)

(March 3) Wicker pressures for better treatment of veterans. (Read More...)

(March 3) State legislators reach budget compromise. (Read More...)

(March 3) Cochran co-sponsors bill to assist visually handicapped go to work. (Read More...)

(March 2) Mayo says "Cop Out" film lives up to its name. (Read More...)

(March 2) State legislators agree to restore some funding. (Read More...)

(March 2) Cochran questions Agriculture Secretary about catfish inspections. (Read More...) 

(March 2) State House debates allowing parents to take over failing schools. (Read More...)

(March 2) Childers discusses ways of lower insurance costs and raising coverage. (Read More...)

(March 2) Viewers unmoved by Toyoda apology. (Read More...)

(March 1) Wicker praises a century of scouting. (Read More...)

(March 1) Drink and drive responsibly on St. Patrick's Day. (Read More...)

(March 1) Trainers death doesn't affect tourism at Sea World. (Read More...)

(March 1) Cochran expresses views on Congressional stalemate. (Read More...)