Columnists

It’s an event I must attend each year

I’ll admit it; it was hot. Heck, I was hot. For a person having grown up in Alabama ...

Columnists

Friday brings joy and excitement

Just the sound of it gives me goose bumps and a jolt of euphoria. What is it about ...

Opinion

Summer heat creates danger

Where did spring go? I could have sworn we were supposed to have a season of warm, comfortable ...

Columnists

Legislature has an eventful week in session

So much happened this week. Instead of focusing on just one item, I want to touch on ...

Chris Wasson

Saying thanks to America’s veterans

To start this column off with a bit of honesty, I don’t always know what to write about. I ...

Columnists

Old soldiers made America a nation that leads the way

On April 18, 1951, General Douglas McArthur, having been recalled from Korea by President Harry Truman, addressed a ...

Columnists

Celebrating those who sacrificed for us

John Finley Reeves was my great-grandfather, a man born in Ohio and who raised a family in Indiana. But, ...

Columnists

Graduation is an end and a beginning

Thursday evening was unlike any evening I’ve seen in a long time. Four of the area’s major schools — ...

Opinion

Election gives voters a voice

The Ward 3 race continues. As expected, the eight candidates in Tuesday’s Ward 3 special election split enough votes ...

Columnists

Redistricting can determine if votes count

Redistricting. Reapportionment. Ultimately, it’s the process of determining which citizens reside in which districts for election ...

Darrio Melton

Replace destructive tools with kindness, peace and courage

There is a legend of a demolition man who was auctioning off his tools that he had used ...

Desiree Taylor

Barbecues, family and Memorial Day

I’m not going to lie: I love some good ‘ol lip smackin’, finger lickin’ barbecue. I don’t care if ...

Columnists

Graduation tips from past mistakes

Graduation is here. It is a time for excitement and a little uneasiness for parents and those who ...

Columnists

Fasting teaches inner strength

“Thank you so much for the discussion,” said Malika Fortier. I was surprised at the words and ...

Chris Wasson

Geocaching is in exciting new hobby

In the current economic condition our country is in, fun often comes at too steep a price. This week’s ...

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