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Why is there a Mosque controversy brewing?
For several weeks now we have been hearing and seeing news about a proposed mosque just two blocks from Ground Zero, the site of the terrorist attacks of 9-11. There has been major opposition to p...
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Heed experts’ suggestions
Recently, a group of experts and civic planners from the Mississippi Main Street Association orchestrated a three-day study on the city of Winona to create a plan to improve Winona’s economi...
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Remembering what I learned in elementary school
At Winona Elementary School Monday, I got a kick out of all the students with their shiny new backpacks and doodle-free notebooks and unsharpened pencils. Even after two decades, I long for scho...
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Our attitudes need to change
A couple of weeks ago, we had some professional folks come in town and visualize for us a town that would appeal to tourists and allure to businesses and new citizens. I was impressed with the ti...
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Sensational media reports just as damaging as oil
I was sitting on my screen porch reading the Clarion-Ledger when my eye caught a tiny article on the bottom of page 6B. “ NOAA says Gulf seafood tested so far is safe to eat.” The Ass...
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Municipal make-over has implementation plan
Thursday night, I attended a special meeting with the Mississippi Main Street Association cast of experts to give Winona a municipal “make-over.” If you were not able to attend, you m...
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It’s not crazy to want the best for all God’s creatures
by Amanda Sexton Editor and Publisher
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Last week, I spoke to the Winona Mayor and Board of Aldermen about improving conditions and procedures at the Winona Dog Pound and to report the outcome of a meeting between local animal advocates ...
Double standard from BP
by Tim Kalich Greenwood Commonwealth
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You’ve seen the ads and heard the statements from BP. The oil giant has repeatedly assured the American public that it will do right in making good on the mess it has created — environmentally and ...
Unemployment problems aren’t just due to lack of jobs
by Orman Knox Columnist
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Question: What country is one of the few of the top 30 industrialized countries that has not been affected much by the mortgage meltdown, has greater restrictions on their banking industry, has cre...
Study just a municipal makeover for Winona
by Amanda Sexton Editor and Publisher
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Next week, architects, designers, and other experts from the Mississippi Main Street Association will be in Winona to do an in-depth study on the city and suggest improvements and simple design tec...
Learning the value of education
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The Mississippi Department of Education released the newest dropout numbers, and with the exception of Montgomery County School District, our local school districts fell far above the state average...
Will cuts affect education?
by Reggie Ross, Staff Writer
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So far 2010 has been a year to remember for me. Let me explain. January not only started a new decade, but by the time May rolled around, I had celebrated five years of marriage to my lovely wif...
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