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Today's Opinions

  • Still time for charity

     The United Way of Northeast Mississippi has reached 45 percent of its $2.1 million goal across the seven counties in which it operates.

    But the numbers are not where they need to be here in Union County where not as many businesses or industries participate in the campaign as in some other counties.

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  • Driving is not a ‘chore’

     I guess I’m fortunate to be one of the seven, not one of the three. I’m referring to the seven of every 10 drivers who say they like to drive, according to some poll or other I saw published recently.

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  • Time for leadership

     Gov. Haley Barbour again is singing the blues about the state of Mississippi’s finances and has told state departments and agencies to expect further cuts in their operating budgets.

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  • Inaugural season

     The inaugural season of Union County football is over and we congratulate all who participated in this transition from a dream to a team.

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  • Convenient payments

     Union County has taken a positive step to make it easier on citizens to pay their traffic tickets to the Union County Justice Court.

    The county has signed a contract with nCourt, a private online technology company, to allow tickets to be paid online with a credit or debit card. The City of New Albany already uses the same system for payments in City Court.

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  • Work ethic and squirrels

     It’s a busy time in our yard. There’s lots of scurrying around, getting everything ready for winter.

    No, it’s not me I’m talking about. It’s not even our son, Joe, who helps out mowing the yard when it needs it. Or when it is dry enough, which hasn’t been often lately. 

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  • Welcome back Lions

     Service clubs have been part of community life for as long as anyone can remember, but in recent years active participation in service clubs has declined in many communities around the country.

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  • Flood map major blow

     What could be one of the most significant events in recent New Albany and Union County history occurred this week when proposed new flood plain maps were delivered to the county.

    Large amounts of low-lying land in the county, including land bordering the Tallahatchie River, have been added to Zone A Wetlands, a designation that requires the purchase of flood insurance.

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