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City will see a ‘new’ board of aldermen
No matter how you look at it, the Brookhaven Board of Aldermen will look different come July. Longtime Alderwoman at Large Karen Sullivan and Ward ... Read more
1 week ago by Brett Campbell.
For those on the frontlines of daily life
You may be able to see it in their eyes, or hear a bit of it in their voices or notice a slight droop in ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Our Viewpoint.
We pledge to be your voice, to keep you informed
Somewhere between St. Patrick’s Day, deadly storms and the first day of Spring, we almost missed the celebration of Sunshine Week. While many of you ... Read more
1 month ago by Our Viewpoint.
Roadwork making city passages smoother
It is a perennial problem and question for all governments, from local municipalities and counties to state and federal authorities — when are you going ... Read more
1 month ago by Our Viewpoint.
Why Congress needs to support local news sources in this crisis
During this coronavirus pandemic, access to accurate and trustworthy information in your community is as critical to life under quarantine and as sought after as ... Read more
12 months ago by Special Report.
Hope for the best, prepare for anything else
Credible news can be backed up with facts, not hearsay or simple opinion. In the same way, information about such threats as coronavirus (COVID-19) that ... Read more
1 year ago by Our Viewpoint.
If you haven’t done so already, get a flu shot
Whether it’s fear of the needle or fear of getting sick, forgetfulness or indifference, for some reason, many people put off or avoid getting flu ... Read more
1 year ago by Our Viewpoint.
Jacobs family provided great example of ‘paying civic rent’
A little over a week ago Brookhaven lost a grand lady and a leader when Patricia Patterson Jacobs died just short of the age of ... Read more
1 year ago by Our Viewpoint.
Plenty of positive news to report
The Wesson Garden Club has been a cornerstone of downtown Wesson’s old-time atmosphere since 1934. More than 85 years later, the group is still around ... Read more
1 year ago by Our Viewpoint.
Plenty of good news in the newspaper’s pages
Brookhaven native, restaurateur and television chef Katie Dixon will be the featured speaker at the 27th annual Wesson Chamber of Commerce membership banquet. The banquet ... Read more