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Opinion: Answering the question is always right

Some friends and I were talking last week about the Starkville Board of Aldermen’s vote to deny a permit for a Gay Pride parade. I told my friends it was a unique tourism promotion decision by the board.

Jembe Den performs African rhythms at South Side

Robert Damm, director of Music Education Partnerships at Mississippi State University, with his percussion group, Jembe Den, performed for the students of South Side Elementary, Feb, 21, in celebration of Black History Month. The group was sponsored by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

New fire ratings could mean big savings

A 90-square-mile area covering about 4,500 people could be in line for property insurance reductions of 10 to 30 percent by this summer.

Converting old laptops to Chromebooks helps low-income students

There is a clear digital divide in society today. The divide exists between those who have access to technology and those who do not. As a result, students without the necessary technology tools are unable to compete on a level playing field.

Library to screen 'Marshall' for Black History Month

In celebration of Black History Month, the Bryan Public Library will provide a special showing of "Marshall," a film about Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and the famous Spell Case, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The movie will be shown at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb.

Blown relay knocks out West Point power

A blown relay on a mobile transformer caused a 65-minute power outage across West Point Tuesday. But the outage didn't result in any major problems, according to city leaders.

Locals divided on gun issues after Florida shooting

The national debate over gun control -- particularly the AR-15 and similar assault-style weapons -- that has saturated national news and social media in the wake of last week's Parkland, Florida, school shooting has not snared local gun dealers.

Damm to perform during South Side Black History program

Robert Damm, director of Music Education Partnerships at Mississippi State University, is coming to share his passion for world music at South Side Elementary at 8:45 a.m. for students in the third grade and at 9:45 a.m. for fourth grade students, Wednesday, Feb. 21.

This birthday 'special' for centenarian

When a visitor suggested it is pretty special to be 100 years old, Mildred Spraggins waved her long fingers and turned away bashfully.

When the visitor persisted, noting it is even more special since her birthday for 100 years has been on Valentine's, Feb. 14, her shyness shows again.

Even 'freebies' can be trouble, officers warned

Don't text or post on social media when mad or drinking alcohol. Be prepared to pay full price for everything from a cup of coffee to a full meal. And First Amendment protections don't apply in most cases to police or firefighters on social media or elsewhere.