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Consider This Editorial
Consider This: Ballot Initiatives
Congratulations, Mississippi, on making our state a better place. Job well done.
Consider This: Crime in Jackson
There have been more murders in Jackson in 2020 than any year in history.
Guest Editorial: Mike Hurst states Jackson is experiencing 'an historic epidemic of violence’
He says at this rate, Jackson could potentially witness 128 murders by the end of the year.
Consider This: Statewide Ballot Measure
Let’s get another albatross off our backs. When you go to the polls on November 3rd, vote “Yes” on Ballot Measure 2.
Consider This: State Flag
In less than five weeks, you get to determine if this flag becomes our new state flag.
Consider This: Fix The ABC
Like many things in Mississippi that need to be updated to reflect the world of today, the ABC is one of those.
Consider This: Medical Marijuana Initiative
In November, you will have the opportunity to vote for or against a medical marijuana proposal.
Consider This: Stand Up For Local Victims
If you care about Jackson, get up, speak up, take action, and do something to stop the killing.
Consider This: Parking Meters
It is one small accomplishment, but remember, you must figure out all the small pieces before you can finish the entire puzzle.
Consider This: Police Funding
Some cities, including Jackson, are seeing an increase in crime as criminals become more emboldened - putting an increased demand on the police force.
Guest Editorial: Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann
"We will return to normal life and we will continue to build a better Mississippi."
Consider This: The New Flag Design
If you give us a crappy option, there’s a good chance you’ll be working on the next design starting the second week of November.
Consider This: Wear Your Mask
The spread of the virus will not slow down unless we all work together to make it happen.
Consider This: Maximize the Opportunity
With this albatross off our back, we can now create a new welcome mat for our state.
Consider This: Leadership
When companies face challenging decisions, it takes strong, steady leadership to navigate those situations and come out better on the other side.
Consider This: It Must Happen
Our state is being held back and it will only get worse if we do not quickly replace our state banner.
Guest Editorial: Andy Taggart on the state flag
Retiring the current flag isn’t about erasing history, but putting it where it belongs — in classrooms and museums — places where people can learn about the flag and its role in our state’s history
Consider This: Moving Forward on the Flag
If you want to see a new flag now, contact your state legislator, especially if that person is a Republican. They need to hear from you.
Consider This: Change the Flag
Mississippi is the only state that still has a Confederate emblem as part of its flag.
Consider This: Permanent Daylight-Saving Time
The state legislature is back in session and will be dealing with some significant challenges over the coming months.
Consider This: Memorial Day
This Monday, Memorial Day recognizes the men and women who were also on the frontlines.
Consider This: 2020 Census
There is something happening right now that is very, very important especially for Mississippi.
Consider This: Thank You, Nurses
Each year we celebrate this group of healthcare providers during National Nurses Week.
Consider This: Senior Salute
If you have a high school senior in your family, you know they are missing out on many rituals that have been around for decades.
Consider This: Be smart with reopening
Governor Reeves will most likely not extend the shelter-in-place order in its entirety next week, but instead implement a plan for a strategic, gradual return.
Consider This: Sync the state and federal tax deadlines
Having a separate deadline for state and federal tax filings is confusing and could create an extra burden for Mississippians who are already suffering.
Consider This: Support Local
One of the things we can do during this crisis is support our local businesses. There are local businesses facing their biggest challenge ever and if we expect them to return to operation after we get through this, we must support them now.
Consider This: Shelter in Place
Let’s all do our part and help flatten the curve as quickly as possible.
Consider This: Coronavirus impact
As we are all dealing with the impact of the coronavirus and adjusting and adapting our lifestyle, the word that best describes this situation is surreal.
Consider This: Presidential Election Date
In 2015, when Delbert Hosemann was Secretary of State, he pushed to move Mississippi’s Presidential election date to Super Tuesday.
Guest Editorial: Rep. Ronnie Crudup speaks on upcoming election
As the new decade has begun and election season is upon us, let us not get caught up in the same old politics as usual.
Consider This: Build One Lake
It’s time to build One Lake.
Guest Editorial from C Spire
Text FUTURE to 50457 or visit ourMSFuture.com to support the bill mandating computer science in every public school.
Consider This: Wine in Grocery Store
Mississippi has an antiquated system when it comes to purchasing wine.
Consider This: Jackson Public Schools
There is still much, much work to do at JPS, but it’s refreshing to see that Dr. Greene, his team, the board and community stakeholders are working together to move the school system in the right direction.
Consider This: Time to build a new prison
Convicted criminals don’t need resort amenities, but they deserve to have a mattress and clean water… basic human rights.
Consider This: Jackson – Here we go again
2018 had just ended and 84 people in Jackson were dead from homicides.
Consider This: Public Safety Corrections Issues
When a new administration takes over in state leadership, it’s common that some people leave their appointed posts.
Consider This: Tornado Warnings
The Voice is one of the top shows on TV and people want to see their shows. I get it, I watch the Voice every week and missed the final performances as well.
Consider This: Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
Staying on the same schedule year-round just makes sense.
