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Sound Off for May 7

Special interest

Casino executives say they are cracking down on illegal betting because it interferes with their profits. At least they are honest.

Student loans aren’t simple

As with everything in life, the whole student loan situation is not simple. Our student loans are predatory. People can’t get them paid off after years of paying on time. I worked my way through college back in the day. Today it is impossible for any student to do this because wages are too low and college prices are too high. This is the sad fact. That has to be remedied so that we can have an educated society.

Gulfport High construction

What’s up with construction at Gulfport High School? What is being done, how much will it cost and what are the benefits to us?

Reeves isn’t pro-life

If Gov.Tate Reeves was truly pro-life, he would expand Medicaid in Mississippi so low income people could seek health care.

Mississippi math

Let me get this straight: 74% of the country’s reddest state voted for Medical Marijuana in spite of the legislative alternative to defeat it. Now cities and counties can opt out of it. Find one, a single one, other issue that has 74% favor rate.

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