First-Class Education – By Rob Pearigen
Millsaps College is providing a world-class education in Mississippi’s capital city. Our new Pathways program will provide tracks for professional and career development, connecting students with academic areas of interest and providing every first […]
Classroom Spending
By Shad White A quality education is one of the most important tools we can give Mississippi’s students, and studies from around the world show that that tool is sharpest when money is spent inside the classroom. That’s where the rubber meets the road, where the teaching is happening and the students are learning. Yet, […]
Gerrymandering
By Pete Johnson In 1812 the then governor of Massachusetts, Elbridge Gerry signed into law legislation that revised voting districts in the state senate. In his home county, Essex County, one senate district was drawn in such a way that when placed on a map resembled a salamander. As the story goes, a local artist, […]
Strong Workforce
By Lex Taylor There is nothing more critical to Mississippi’s economy than the development of a strong workforce. The first thing companies consider when determining whether to locate in Mississippi or expand an already existing location is, “What type of workforce is in the area?” Don’t expect that to change anytime soon. While skills and […]
Guest Commentary – Delta Strong: United, We All Win
By Jon Levingston We have all heard the expression, “United we stand, divided we fall.” It has many attributions. The 6th Century B. C., Greek storyteller, Aesop, illustrated the idea in the fable, “The Four Oxen and the Lion.” The story tells of four oxen huddled together in a field. Standing together, they were able […]
The Desk – By Pete Johnson
How often have we heard the phrase “If only these walls could talk…”? Well, if only this desk could talk… This beautiful partners desk is solid oak and is four and one-half feet deep and five and one-half feet wide. It has eighteen drawers and four pullout writing boards. It is massive and next year […]
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 […]