Desiree Taylor

Eagerly awaiting a reunion

The weekends are usually nothing special for me, but this weekend will definitely be one to remember. After months ...

Opinion

Discipline is the best diet plan

We’re out of shape. The numbers don’t lie. When the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute released its county ...

Opinion

Peace can come at a stiff price sometimes

It was a daunting challenge. But it was one I had to meet. The call came late Tuesday ...

Chris Wasson

The story of a cancer survivor

As we have drawn closer and closer to Relay for Life, my coworker Desiree Taylor has done a ...

Darrio Melton

Sometimes there are good fights

“All my life I had to fight. I had to fight my daddy. I had to fight my ...

Columnists

Life has a way of hitting close to home

For nearly two decades I have covered great news stories, happy stories and those that would break your ...

Desiree Taylor

Don’t allow limitations to slow you down

One of my favorite singers Shania Twain once said, “It’s important to give it all you have while ...

Columnists

Salvation Army needs your help

When Christmas rolls around, and Salvation Army bell ringers are outside stores and on the streets, people are ...

Columnists

Rooms, foot traffic dictate flooring options

Is spring here to stay? The pecan trees are leafing out now. The old wives tale is that winter is ...

Opinion

Students show skills through competition

I was just stopping by without any expectations. Then it hit me smack in the face.  ...

Chris Wasson

Books provide mental exercise

In his famous book “Oh, The Places You Will Go” Dr. Suess wrote “The more that you read, ...

Columnists

Handshakes reveal more than we think

During session, on a weekly basis I am reminded by my colleagues that the bills they are introducing ...

Columnists

Pollen is putting down roots

It’s official: I’ve been pollinated. I should be the father of two small pine trees and one small ...

Columnists

Exercise is the key to a healthy life

I love to walk. Whether it’s at the crack of dawn or when the streetlights emanate brightly, I thoroughly ...

Columnists

Time to give turkey hunting a second chance

After seeing photos of some of the gobblers harvested in the area, I’m starting to feel a little ...

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