Viewpoints:
Buy
locally, think locally
While we at the DBJ are advocates of the free market and,
consequently, the notion that you buy from wherever you
get the best deal, we also believe in supporting Delta merchants.
Consider the following: If each one of us reading this issue
of the DBJ right now made only one more purchase in their
hometown this week, a huge economic difference could be
made. Instead of going to Memphis or Jackson, go shopping
in your own community. Usually you can find deals just as
good right where you live plus you get the added bonus of
knowing you’re helping the local economy DBJ
Manufacturing
gain shown in March
400 jobs were gained in Mississippi’s manufacturing
sector in March, according to statistics released by the
Mississippi Employment Security Commission. The total unemployment
rate remained unchanged. DBJ has the attitude that we should
be grateful for absolutely any positive news in employment,
especially if it pertains to manufacturing. Last year, state
losses in manufacturing, particularly in the Delta, were
monumental. It is hoped that a corner will be turned and
that, with it being an election year, issues affecting the
manufacturing sector will be looked at closely and sympathetically
by candidates of both parties. DBJ
Bill
Burnley, R.I.P.
We at the DBJ were very saddened at the death of Greenville
City Councilman William C. "Bill" Burnley who
died on May 12 after a long battle with cancer. Burnley,
who was also a former mayor of Greenville and Leland and
police chief of Greenville, was known as community leader
who cared greatly about the welfare of everyone in the Delta.
During his long career, Burnley was also active in the Mississippi
Chiefs of Police Association, South Delta Planning Board
and the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce. Burnley, 79,
is survived by three children. DBJ
