Odds are, you grew up in a home where newspapers and other media publications were kindly welcomed. You probably remember your dad sitting in his favorite chair early in the morning, sipping a cup of coffee and reading the morning news. You probably sat in the living room floor on a lazy Sunday afternoon and [...]
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Sentinel gets social to serve you better
Americans are becoming more and more tech-savvy, and people in Tippah County are no exception. Rural Mississippi sometimes gets a reputation for being “way behind on the times,” but those of us who live here know that’s completely false. Most of us own computers, have Smartphones and can text, Facebook and “tweet” with the best [...]
Once upon a time, newspapers were the main source of information. From city politics to the school play to Aunt Susie’s handmade quilt collection, people rushed to the news stands to read about it in the local newspaper. The newspaper was a collection of stories specifically tailored to the town’s own culture and daily life, [...]
The ‘unwritten’ rules of Facebook written
Facebook: an online world that helps you stay in touch with friends and family all over the world. But how do you properly navigate this place? Whether you were aware or not, there are a few unspoken etiquette rules for using social media. If you have a Facebook account, you’ve probably seen (and read) it [...]
Alaska a ‘cool’ place to spend spring break
Hello, spring break. It’s been a while, but I remember the fun we used to have together. I’m about to “celebrate” my second year without a spring break, and as hard as it was to cope with last year, this year it’s a little bit easier. I’ll admit it. Last year, I sulked a [...]
Mississippi can add HIV cure to its list of accolades
Mississippi leads the way with classic literary geniuses and historical firsts, and now the state can stake claim as home of the university research center that produced the first cure of the HIV virus. A report released Sunday notes that doctors at the University of Mississippi started administering medications to an HIV positive 2-year-old girl [...]
March has a number of silly holidays
For those of you who think March was just another boring month sandwiched between winter and spring, you’re wrong. This month has more made-up holidays, superstitions and national awareness initiatives than any other month on the calendar – and for good reason, too. The weather is generally unpredictable, but usually, you see more sunny days [...]
Violence becoming the norm spells trouble
An article in Sunday’s Daily Journal presented an alarming issue pressing today’s children: violence and video games. Jessie Gilmore, a teacher at Verona Elementary School, recently encouraged her students to give up violent video games for the month of February to bring home the idea of non-violence and peace taught by Martin Luther King Jr. [...]
Stepping into a new role is easier in pretty shoes
I’ve always loved shoes. Heels, flats, wedges and platforms, I love them all. My love for shoes started early. When I was little, grandmother would keep me during the week while my parents worked. I would play dress up with her shoes. Something about wearing them just made me feel grown up and pretty. That [...]
Reading on reading level makes sense
House Members passed several bills focused on education reform this week, including House Bill 955, also known as the “Third Grade Reading Gate.” HB955 aims to require children to be able to read on a third-grade reading level before being promoted to the fourth grade. It passed the House floor by a vote of 95-19. [...]
