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Crisp fall weather on the way
By Skip Rigney It’s been nearly two weeks since the temperature has even come close to 90 degrees in Pearl River County. This past Saturday ... Read more
2 days ago by Special to the Item.
A taste of fall as another Gulf storm develops
By Skip Rigney We haven’t said goodbye to summer for good, but at least we’re getting to say hello to fall. The first significantly cooler ... Read more
1 week ago by Special to the Item.
New kids in town
By Jan Miller Penton Location, location, location! Those words are well known in the real estate world as a key factor in either the sale ... Read more
1 week ago by Special to the Item.
An inconvenient arrangement
By Fr. Jonathan Filkins A father rolls over in his slumber to answer the phone on the nightstand. It is 2:00 am. With a groggy ... Read more
1 week ago by Special to the Item.
Learn to say no
By Jan Miller Penton All my life I’ve worked hard at planning and organization because these are not my natural strengths. Occasionally someone will mention ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Special to the Item.
Summer technically over, but tropics remain active
By Skip Rigney The statistics say that mid-September is the peak of the hurricane season, and this year is no exception. The National Hurricane Center ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Special to the Item.
Religion Column: Smile, your face says a lot
By Fr. Jonathan Filkins So many centuries ago, it was written in the Book of Proverbs, “A glad heart makes a cheerful face.” It is ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Special to the Item.
Religion Column: My Dear Wormwood
By Fr. Jonathan Filkins Back in the day when Adolph Hitler was making every effort to take over Europe, obliterate the Jews and invade England, ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Special to the Item.
Bon Appétit
By Jan Miller Penton It’s a hazy day and cool this morning. Even though I generally prefer sunny and cool there is something relaxing about ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Special to the Item.
A tale of two weather models
By Skip Rigney You may have heard that a big cool down was headed our way in the upcoming week. Unfortunately, the chances of that ... Read more