The Utility of the Future
By Haley Fisackerly March 4, 2019 was a big day for Entergy Mississippi customers—though few knew it. That’s the day the company installed the very first advanced meter at a residential home in Centreville in the southwestern part of the state. Although it will be 2021 before all 450,000 Entergy Mississippi customers receive their own […]
Broadband Needs
By Charles McClintock My brother and I farm in and around Holly Bluff in the South Delta. My dad farmed here before us. It’s a proud, family tradition that runs deep throughout Mississippi with many of us stubbornly sticking to our agricultural roots. Our state’s farmers produced $7.5 billion in commodities in 2017. I’ve witnessed […]
Hidden Fraud – By Shad White
Fraud happens in both the public and private sector, but there are things businesses and government alike can watch for to identify those who are stealing. Take the story of the largest fraud in municipal history. It comes from Dixon, Illinois. For over twenty-two years, Dixon’s treasurer/comptroller, Rita Crundwell, embezzled from the town. She stole […]
Education Scandal – By Dr Robert Alexander
I was not shocked to read the latest news of scandal involving wealthy, powerful, and famous parents employing nefarious scam artists to help their children gain admission at prestigious colleges around the country. Amidst the current national zeitgeist, one might believe that only a few top colleges and universities are “good enough” and that admission […]
16th Section Lawsuit – By Delbert Hosemann
The State has filed a suit against the federal government seeking at least $25 million for damage to 8,000 acres of 16thSection land belonging to three school districts in southwest Mississippi. It was not an easy decision to make, but it was the right one for our children. The background is important: The Secretary of […]
2018 Highwater Report – By Peter Nimrod
2018 proved to be a busy year for the Mississippi Levee Board. During the Winter months especially in February and March 2018 heavy rainfalls throughout the Mississippi River Valley pushed the Mississippi River above flood stage throughout the Mississippi Levee District. The River crested 6’ to 7’ above flood stage and was 20’ above average […]
The Magic of Greenwood – By Bill Burrus
If you haven’t visited my hometown of Greenwood recently, what the heck is wrong with you? Greenwood has a lot to offer visitors. People travel from all over the world, literally, to soak up the blues heritage while visiting The Alluvian, a chic boutique hotel that is the centerpiece of a revitalized Howard Street in […]
Every Coin Has Two Sides- Woods Eastland
Every one of us has heard others bemoan the ‘decline’ of the Delta, whether they be current residents, former residents returning for a visit, or sometimes when we look in the mirror. What has declined in the Delta is the population, and really everything else has stayed about the same or improved. This is not […]
Flood Insurance Reform – By roger wicker
Congress has passed a short-term extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), giving lawmakers more time to reach a consensus on needed reforms. Although the extension through November is not ideal, a lapse in the program would have been completely reckless, leaving millions of Americans uncertain about their flood insurance protections. NFIP Marks 50th […]
Delta Life
By Rick Munroe It doesn’t take someone long to figure out that people living in the Delta region are a diverse and proud group, and as a recent transplant from the Hoosier state I can see why. Notwithstanding the mosquito population, the Delta is rich in natural resources, cultural diversity, art, education, and generosity all […]