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Opinion

A number of organizations are struggling

Editorial

During the holidays, the to-do list is long, but everything else feels short. Tempers? Short. The days? Shorter. Staffing? Really short. Our checking account balance? Visible only under 10x magnification. We dwell a lot about our individual struggles, knowing that if we fall short — ...

School shootings are reality now, not myths or stories

Editorial

We continue to reel from the events of last week in Oxford. Author Steven T. Seagle wrote, “Something isn’t fiction just because you choose not to acknowledge it.” This has become the sad reality of American culture and it’s long past time that we address the neverending wave of ...

On abortion

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: Dear Reverend, You wrote in your Aug. 8 DMG letter to the editor that, “I am a pro-choice and pro-democracy believer. Also, I believe the new Texas aborts democracy.” This letter and its contents from the Reverend are concerning. Democracy, when plagued with rational ...

When celebrating, stay sober if driving this holiday season

Editorial

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants to remind all drivers this holiday season about the dangers of drinking and driving. Before traveling to holiday festivities or seasonal vacations, make sure to plan for a sober ride home before ...

Former teachers help teachers with care packages

Editorial

This week’s bouquets go to: Two local teachers received boxes of school supplies and tokens of appreciation recently from other former teachers. Emily Lightfoot and Michelle Carne received the boxes of supplies and gifts donated from members of the Delta Kappa Gamma, Beta Sigma chapter. ...