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Bryan Moore doesn’t answer to you. Neither does Chief Daughtry. They owe you, the taxpayers who pay their salaries, nothing. They owe the neighbors of the 8-year-old boy who shot himself nothing.
Boots on the ground? Or a couple of pencil pushers? Bryan Moore & Chief Daughtry should tender their resignations, effective immediately. The neighbors stood along 15th Avenue North waiting for answers. They had already been plagued all night by gunfire. Then, at 4 p.m. when young “Money,” as he is fondly known by friends and family, was transported by ambulance to Baptist Hospital-Golden Triangle, Bryan Moore pulled away from the scene and asked standers by to get out of th

Garthia Elena Halbert
5 hours ago3 min read
Scott Colom for U.S. Senate: The Right Choice for Mississippi. The Right Choice for America.
Vote your conscience. Vote Scott Colom. When I ran for mayor of the city of Columbus in 2017, I had no idea the level of sadistic means political contenders would go to in order to snuff out the competition. The Democratic ballot was crowded, but I was the only Republican candidate. I was born of a career G.I. Methodist and a devout Catholic Filipina. The mayor’s bully hit squad aka The Columbus Police Department roughed me up and tossed me into the psych ward. Furthermore,

Garthia Elena Halbert
Jan 42 min read


Vote Your Conscience: Why Scott Colom is the Right Choice for U.S. Senate in Mississippi
Choosing the right candidate for the U.S. Senate is one of the most important decisions voters make. In Mississippi, Scott Colom stands out as a candidate who truly represents the values and needs of the people. This post explores why voting for Scott Colom means voting your conscience and supporting a leader committed to justice, fairness, and progress. Scott Colom engaging with Mississippi voters at a local event A Candidate Rooted in Justice and Fairness Scott Colom’s care

Garthia Elena Halbert
Jan 43 min read


Exploring the Charming Paths of the Friendly City
I’ve taken to meandering The Friendly City at 3, 4 and 5 a.m. I thought I would take advantage of the cool air and the quiet hours before the Working Man straps his boot on, the Business Man ties his tie and the Running Man laces his Nikes. But as I started to make my way to the former Tina Watkins Washette on Highway 45 North in Columbus, Miss., another element came to life – the Hidden Homeless – driven from the open, seeking to hide from the waking hours. The bench at the

Garthia Elena Halbert
Nov 26, 20252 min read
Notes on a War
War changes everything, and for a young and developing nation, World War 1 could be considered the rebirth of a nation. The United States...

Garthia Elena Halbert
Jun 19, 20253 min read


DRINK & EAT YOUR WAY TO BETTER SKIN HOW H2O & HOME CHEF HELP ME MAINTAIN A GLOWING COMPLEXION
I field a lot of questions about what brand foundation I am wearing. And I am finally ready to reveal my secret: I do not own any...

Garthia Elena Halbert
Mar 27, 20196 min read
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