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End of the world?

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

“Dad, is it the end of the world?” “Why?” I replied, “Did your mom just find out you didn’t clean your room like she asked?” “Seriously, dad.  You know, the Mayan’s prediction and what’s going on in the Middle East.” … Continue reading →

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Manhunt

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Michael Dowda, a Parchman escapee, is lose, armed and dangerous. His odyssey reminds me of a time many years ago when I was a student at Bells Ferry Elementary School. It was a time when our school was locked down … Continue reading →

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Random thoughts

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

The latest West Nile news has us all on edge — two more deaths in Mississippi and 19 more cases. I’ve always sworn that “Mississippi” is Native American for “thick and swarming with mosquitoes.” Now, with the huge spike in … Continue reading →

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Are you better off?

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

You know it’s election season when you hear the tried and true saying, “Are you better off than you were four years ago?” It’s back and when I heard it yesterday, I paused for a moment and reflected. It has … Continue reading →

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On this eve before the seventh anniversary of Katrina

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

With tomorrow being the seventh anniversary of Katrina, it’s easy to make comparisons between Katrina and Isaac. But Isaac is a very different storm — and we live in a very different time.  Isaac doesn’t pack the wind of Katrina, … Continue reading →

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Jackson

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

I can tell you this much: I work in Jackson (part-time now) and have for fifteen years. I haven’t been murdered (yet) and am not planning on it.  No one (knock on wood) has stolen my stuff. It’s fair to … Continue reading →

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School Prayer

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

It’s the start of a new school year and we might as well start off the year on a good foot. Here’s a few positive thoughts for the people involved in the coming school year: For the students: May you … Continue reading →

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Spotlighting the good

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

The Clarion-Ledger did something noteworthy yesterday and the editors deserve a little praise. Instead of plastering pictures of the shooter (who shall not be named by me) all over the top of the fold, there was a story of three … Continue reading →

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Rising from the ashes of their own shame.

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Championships are played for on the field. But the sign of a true champion is what happens off it. Penn State has been handed a golden chance to prove they are true champions. The school was severely punished yesterday for … Continue reading →

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The Dark Knight Rises

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

It was Sunday noon. The parking lot was already filling up as my sons and I headed to the movie theater’s box-office.  On the sidewalk was a police car.  It was the first reminder of the tragic events of last … Continue reading →

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