There's no excuse for vandalism, not even boredom
Vandalism is a malicious crime committed by persons who have no respect for the property of others.
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Christine Kozlowski brings state crown to the Coast
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Competing as Miss Gulf Coast, Christine Kozlowski, 19, of D'Iberville, became Miss Mississippi 2008 on Saturday in Vicksburg. We congratulate her on her accomplishment, wish her well during her reign and hope to cheer her on to victory at the Miss America pageant in January.
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South Mississippi nonprofits to profit from the legacy of Knight brothers
Generations of South Mississippians are expected to benefit from the activities at the newly christened John S. and James L. Knight Nonprofit Center.
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Providing the public with information is the best policy
Gautier Police Chief Eddie Williams perfectly captures the spirit of a new state law that makes police incident reports a matter of public record: "Having an open-door policy and providing the public with information it's entitled to know is the best policy. That's what we're here for - to serve the public."
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Scruggs did not stain Lackey or Biggers
Mississippi's best-known attorney, Dickie Scruggs, sealed his fate when he "picked the wrong man to bribe."
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As long as voters keep quiet, who cares if they are seething?
When it comes to crying babies, barking dogs or the IRS, silence can indeed be golden. But when voters lose their voice, that silence can be misleading.
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Conciliation DOA in Gulfport
Few groups can slap a dark cloud onto a silver lining faster than the Gulfport City Council.
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Council's delay puts Biloxi at risk
The Biloxi City Council is putting public property unnecessarily at risk by hesitating to renew the city's insurance coverage.
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Municipal officials fill our hearts and hotels
We have a very soft spot for the Mississippi Municipal League, one of the largest and most loyal groups to convene on the Coast.
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Judge Senter sends the right message
Nearly three years after Katrina, too many insurance claims remain unresolved. So we applaud federal Judge L.T. Senter Jr. for sternly reiterating his order that State Farm and policyholders' attorneys stop their "internecine and acrimonious warfare" and focus on resolving their cases.
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Letters about Scruggs were sought to better inform you
As part of our news coverage, the Sun Herald is trying to obtain copies of letters U.S. District Judge Neal B. Biggers Jr. has received about attorney Dickie Scruggs and two other lawyers soon to be sentenced for their part in a conspiracy to bribe a state court judge.
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Help flood the Midwest with assistance
As South Mississippians know only too well, the residents of the Midwest - especially Iowa - need much more than sympathy to cope with the loss of their homes and businesses due to flooding.
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Planting trees makes dollars and sense
Some things ought to come naturally, such as an appreciation for trees.
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'Dump the Pump' with free bus rides on CTA today
Coast Transit Authority will offer free rides on all fixed bus routes today as part of the second annual "Dump the Pump Day," a nationwide public awareness initiative coordinated by the American Public Transportation Association.
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Extend a warm welcome to visiting supervisors
You may notice a greater variety of county names on the Mississippi car tags you see on the Coast this week. That's because supervisors from the state's 82 counties are holding their annual convention at the Coast Convention Center in Biloxi.
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Harrison County invites residents to critique plans for sand beach and rural areas
Residents of Harrison County have two opportunities this week to examine and comment on plans for the sand beach and the unincorporated areas of the county.
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'Snuck' did not sneak into tribute to Jack Lucas
Last week in this space we paid tribute to Jack Lucas, who received the Medal of Honor for his "valiant spirit of self-sacrifice" on Iwo Jima during World War II.
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Gas prices: Pain is deeper in rural America
The national average price of gasoline has risen past the $4-per-gallon mark and there are few locales in the nation where the pain at the pumps is felt more deeply than in the more economically disadvantaged areas of Mississippi.
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Biloxians adamant in commitment to Beach Boulevard
Officials in Biloxi are understandably delighted that a poll of 500 residents found 81 percent of them agreeing that in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina the city is "moving on the right track and getting better."
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Why do we tolerate ugliness all around us?
It's one thing for South Mississippians to spend a little time in South Alabama and come home envious of a botanical attraction like Bellingrath Gardens. But to come home envious of an interstate interchange?
