NWCC ad

Please visit our sponsors

DeSoto Observer Logo

A fresh new voice!


Back to Main Page

Back to Opinion Page

Opinion (January - February 2010)

 

(Feb. 27) Learning how bills die in Congress. (Read More...)

(Feb. 26) What's next in Ole Miss mascot saga? (Read More...)

(Feb. 26) Governor: More cuts needed due to shortage in February revenue. (Read More...)

(Feb. 26) Attorney General wants answers following Entergy's billon dollar transfer. (Read More...)

(Feb. 26) Survey disagrees with American Idol decision. (Read More...)

(Feb. 26) Severe Weather Awareness Week ends with tornado safety tips. (Read More...) 

(Feb. 26) State Treasurer sees dark days ahead in revenue collections. (Read More..)

(Feb. 26) Stennis Space Center welcomes new director. (Read More...)

(Feb. 26) Cochran supports act promoting Mississippi tourism. (Read More...)

(Feb. 26) Housekeeping legislative review. (Read More...)

(Feb. 26) Legislators vote to cut their salaries by 10 percent. (Read More...)

(Feb. 26) Viewers pick Casey James as favorite male American Idol performer. (Read More...)

(Feb. 26) Commissioner warns against comparing cost of prisoners and pupils. (Read More...)

(Feb. 25) Senator Flowers discusses veto vote. (Read More...)

(Feb. 25) State Senate fails to override Governor's funding veto. (Read More...)

(Feb. 25) Education chair declines to revive bill requiring school to start after Labor Day. (Read More...)

(Feb. 25) Cochran urges fresh start following healthcare summit. (Read More...)

(Feb. 25) Wicker reviews Presidential summit. (Read More...)

(Feb. 25) Mayo compares Governor's "magic funds" to pulling a rabbit out of a hat. (Read More...)

(Feb. 25) Federal government sending more financial relief to Mississippi. (Read More...)

(Feb. 25) Survey reveals Americans feel laptops violate students' rights. (Read More...)

(Feb. 25) American Idol viewers prefer Crystal in poll. (Read More...)

(Feb. 24) Governor issues statement regarding funding veto. (Read More...)

(Feb. 24) State association of superintendents seeks public's support. (Read More...)

(Feb. 24) Cochran hopeful Senate jobs bill will help Mississippi's unemployment. (Read More...)

(Feb. 24) Governor vetoes Congress override of funding cuts. (Read More...)

(Feb. 24) Colonel Reb vote is over, but controversy continues. (Read More...)

(Feb. 24) "ColonelGate" rages in Oxford. (Read More...)

(Feb. 23) President to discuss healthcare reform. (Read More...)

(Feb. 23) Be prepared in the event of a thunderstorm. (Read More...)

(Feb. 23) State legislators honor retired Mississippi admiral. (Read More...)

(Feb. 23) Wicker expresses views on President's health care summit. (Read More...)

(Feb. 22) Lieutenant Governor attends helicopter expo. (Read More...)

(Feb. 22) What to put in a severe weather preparedness kit. (Read More...)

(Feb. 22) Tiger's apology deemed second on "most sincere" list. (Read More...)

(Feb. 21) Wicker supports fresh start to healthcare. (Read More...)

(Feb. 20) The threat to American healthcare. (Read More...)

(Feb. 20) Resident addresses gun issue in letter to state legislator.  (Read More...)

(Feb. 20) Mayo reviews state's obesity problem. (Read More...)

(Feb. 20) Toyota image continues decline. (Read More...)

(Feb. 20) Monetary matters return to the legislative forefront. (Read More...)

(Feb. 20) Viewers feel Tiger's apology was sincere. (Read More...)

(Feb. 19) Housekeeping legislative review. (Read More...)

(Feb. 18) Mayo urges residents to call Governor regarding education funding. (Read More...)

(Feb. 18) Ole Miss campus newspaper accused of attacking Colonel Reb supporters. (Read More...)

(Feb. 18) Survey reveals prison programs help keep inmates out of trouble after release. (Read More...)

(Feb. 18) Commissioner sets the record straight about budget issues at state department of corrections. (Read More...)

(Feb. 18) Legislators study state's obesity problem. (Read More...)

(Feb. 18) Students continue to express their support for Colonel Reb. (Read More...)

(Feb. 18) Mayo discusses additional tax on "sugary drinks." (Read More...)

(Feb. 18) Flowers breaks ranks, votes to restore education funding. (Read More...)

(Feb. 18) Agriculture department highlights successes of recovery program. (Read More...)

(Feb. 18) Defense fund expresses concern over repercussions from military's homosexual policy. (Read More...)

(Feb. 18) Vice-President Biden gives his take on economic recovery. (Read More...)

(Feb. 16) Student dressed as Colonel Reb denied access to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. (Read More...)

(Feb. 16) Governor praises House for letting bill die. (Read More...)

(Feb. 16) Airline has image issues after refusing seat to large passenger. (Read More...)

(Feb. 16) Mayo movie review. (Read More...)

(Feb. 16) Students ask for Colonel Reb support as voting deadline nears. (Read More...)

(Feb. 16) State House returns to address bills as snow melts. (Read More...)

(Feb. 16) John Mayer apology deemed least sincere. (Read More...)

(Feb. 16) Students, non-students disagree on popularity of Super Bowl ads. (Read More...)

(Feb. 16) Lieutenant Governor update. (Read More...)

(Feb. 15) Wicker sees job increase in energy production. (Read More...)

(Feb. 13) Website urges Ole Miss students to bring back Colonel Reb as mascot. (Read More...)

(Feb. 13) Facebook hinders students' efforts to promote Colonel Reb message. (Read More...)

(Feb. 12) Wicker disappointed Congress pulled jobs bill. (Read More...)

(Feb. 12) State Legislature works hard to review bills before snow arrives. (Read More...)

(Feb. 12) Powerless heating sources provide greater fire threat. (Read More...)

(Feb. 12) Congressmen consider bill protecting employees who file workers comp claims. (Read More...)

(Feb. 12) Men and women differ on the best Super Bowl advertisements. (Read More...)

(Feb. 12) Fire heater safety tips. (Read More...)

(Feb. 12) Housekeeping legislative report. (Read More...)

(Feb. 11) Legislators work hard to clear backlog of bills before winter weather arrives. (Read More.....)

(Feb. 10) Seat belt usage increasing, but not fast enough. (Read More...)

(Feb. 10) "Survivor" rated worst Super Bowl ad by viewers. (Read More....)

(Feb. 10) Improper or malfunctioning heating sources a major cause of winter fires. (Read More...)

(Feb. 10) State House debates new school legislation. (Read More...)

(Feb. 10) Wanda Jennings named a "Friend of Education." (Read More....)

(Feb. 10) Mayo works to gain support for charter schools. (Read More...)

(Feb. 10) Legislators tackle 80 bills. (Read More...)

(Feb. 10) Super Bowl ads continue to decline, according to viewers. (Read More...)

(Feb. 10) First Lady declares war on childhood obesity. (Read More...)

(Feb. 8) Roger Wicker weekly column. (Read More...)

(Feb. 8) Mississippi House tackles more than 200 bills. (Read More...)

(Feb. 8) Super Bowl viewers favor Budweiser ads. (Read More...)

(Feb. 8) Lieutenant Governor's weekly update. (Read More...)

(Feb. 7) Legislator gives "Jersey Boys" rave review. (Read More...)

(Feb. 6) Reader asks legislators to fully fund education. (Read More...)

(Feb. 6) Earthquake terms discussed. (Read More...)

(Feb. 6) Mayo discusses cuts in public education. (Read More...)

(Feb. 6) Housekeeping legislative review. (Read More...)

(Feb. 5) Mayo gets page from Mississippi School for the Deaf. (Read More...)

(Feb. 5) Gun, bow hunters may share deer seasons. (Read More...)

(Feb. 5) Cochran advocates "No Cost Stimulus." (Read More...)

(Feb. 5) Attorney General recovers millions in drug fraud money. (Read More...)

(Feb. 5) CBS declines Super Bowl ad from gay dating website. (Read More...)

(Feb. 4) Legislators invited to annual hospital breakfast. (Read More...)

(Feb. 4) House votes to allow free fishing on July 4 weekend. (Read More...)

(Feb. 3) Mayo reviews movie, provides legislative update. (Read More...)

(Feb. 3) How to earthquake-proof a home. (Read More...)

(Feb. 3) State legislators discuss allowing sex education in public schools. (Read More...)

(Feb. 3) Deadline arrives for legislative bills to leave committee. (Read More...)

(Feb. 3) Pro-life viewers question Tebow Super Bowl ad. (Read More...)

(Feb. 1) Wicker opposes increasing debt limit. (Read More...)

(Feb. 1) Spending restraints could ease debt crunch. (Read More...)

(Feb. !) Bipartisan committee may be the best way to solve debt crisis. (Read More...)

(Feb. 1) Mississippi Senator expresses opposition to Bernanke nomination. (Read More...)

(Feb. 1) Wicker says Obama budget is "more of the same." (Read More...)

(Feb. 1) Cochran sees Obama's budget as a starting point. (Read More...)

(Feb. 1) Mississippi Emergency Management Agency offers earthquake safety tips. (Read More...)

(Feb. 1) Toyota drops in drivers' opinion, according to survey. (Read More...)

(Jan. 31) Lieutenant Governor praises State House for passing meth legislation. (Read More...)

(Jan. 30) Governor proclaims Earthquake Awareness Week in Mississippi. (Read More...)

(Jan. 30) State officials kickoff teen dating safety program. (Read More...)

(Jan. 30) Super Bowl ads to be judged once again. (Read More...)

(Jan. 30) Long-time Farm Bureau president chooses not to run again. (Read More...)

(Jan. 30) Deadline arrives for fundraising reports. (Read More...)

(Jan. 29) Mayo gets revenge for freshman prank. (Read More...)

(Jan. 29) Housekeeping legislative review. (Read More...)

(Jan. 28) Wicker gives opinion on Obama's first State of the Union address. (Read More...)

(Jan. 28) "No Start School" reviewed. (Read More...)

(Jan. 28) Obama popularity on the rise prior to State of the Union address. (Read More...)

(Jan. 28) President's programs receive positive feedback. (Read More...)

(Jan. 27) House subcommittee review. (Read More...)

(Jan. 27) MPACT provides free year of college tuition. (Read More...)

(Jan. 26) Education feels the sting of budget cuts. (Read More...)

(Jan. 26) Most Americans don't feel they've benefited from government's economic stimulus plan. (Read More...)

(Jan. 26) Mississippi senator joins aerospace caucus. (Read More...)

(Jan. 26) PETA advertisement featuring porn star gets mixed reactions. (Read More...)

(Jan. 25) Wicker works to expedite Haitian adoptions. (Read More...)

(Jan. 25) Roger Wicker weekly column. (Read More...)

(Jan. 23) Southaven resident serves as Mississippi Legislature page. (Read More...)

(Jan. 23) Tax credit help offered at sites around north Mississippi. (Read More...)

(Jan. 23) Survey reviews kicking the tobacco habit. (Read More...)

(Jan. 22) Housekeeping legislative review. (Read More...)

(Jan. 22) Attending local banquet can be educational. (Read More...)

(Jan. 22) Legislature approves "Silver Alert." (Read More...)

(Jan. 22) Smokers respond to new anti-smoking ad. (Read More...)

(Jan. 21) Wicker reaffirms life is precious on anniversary of Roe vs. Wade. (Read More...)

(Jan. 21) Barbour addresses state's highs and lows in State of the State speech. (Read More...)

(Jan. 21) Governor disagrees with House measure addressing state's financial crisis. Read More...)

(Jan. 21) Recap of Mississippi Legislature activities. (Read More...)

(Jan. 21) State agencies ask for more control in funding issues. (Read More...)

(Jan. 21) Robertson puts Christianity in a bad light. (Read More...)

(Jan. 20) Latest Dezel Washington film reviewed. (Read More...)

(Jan. 19) State Senator Merle Flowers report. (Read More...)

(Jan. 19) Mental health issues examined by state legislature. (Read More...)

(Jan. 19) Governor presents annual State of the State message to legislators. (Read More...)

(Jan. 19) Viewers express their views on the Jay Leno/Conan O'Brien issue. (Read More...)

(Jan. 19) Does Tiger Woods need help for sex addiction? (Read More...)

(Jan. 18) Roger Wicker weekly column. (Read More...)

(Jan. 17) Mayo provides a lesson in economics. (Read More...)

(Jan. 15) Wicker, Cochran welcome hurricane loan forgiveness. (Read More...)

(Jan. 15) Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant update. (Read More...)

(Jan. 16) Mayo reviews, "The Spy Next Door." (Read More...)

(Jan. 14) Housekeeping legislative review. (Read More...)

(Jan. 14) Governor Barbour extends government shutdown following water shortages. (Read More...)

(Jan. 14) Governor's proposed budget cuts. (Read More...)

(Jan. 14) Fans dubious of McGwire's record-breaking ability without steroid help. (Read More...)

(Jan. 14) Review of legislative reforms. (Read More...)

(Jan. 14) Legislative update from John Mayo. (Read More...)

(Jan. 14) Mayo reviews "Precious." (Read More...)

(Jan. 13) Childers addresses the complexities of student financial aid forms. (Read More...)

(Jan.13) Go figure...men prefer sexy female in restaurant advertisement. (Read More...)

(Jan. 13) Mayo reviews latest Meryl Streep film. (Read More...)

(Jan. 12) Legislative update from John Mayo. (Read More...)

(Jan. 12) Mississippi not running sweepstakes program. (Read More...)

(Jan. 11) Roger Wicker weekly column. (Read More...)

(Jan. 11) Wicker visits Afghanistan and Pakistan. (Read More...)

(Jan. 11) Would Tiger Woods convert to Christianity? (Read More...)

(Jan. 9) Representative Mayo expresses concern about Mississippi's obesity. (Read More....)

(Jan. 7) Housekeeping legislative review. (Read More...)

(Jan. 7) New George Clooney film reviewed by state representative. (Read More...)

(Jan. 7) Beware of fire danger while heating homes in frigid temperatures. (Read More...)

(Jan. 6) Wicker, Cochran, seek support for health care reform. (Read More...)

(Jan. 6) Jobs rank at top of 2010 state legislative session's opening day. (Read More...)

(Jan. 6) Beware of phony census workers. (Read More...)

(Jan. 4) Roger Wicker weekly column. (Read More...)