Jan 6, 2014
Hometown patriots
Recently, I met a group of people who meet regularly on Saturday mornings at a local coffee shop to discuss the current events of our fair country. They gather together and talk about the current ad…
Jan 6, 2014
Roll with the changes
I'm one for change. Adjustments to big changes have always been fine with me.
Perhaps it's my optimistic attitude, maybe it's my genetic make up–I'm not sure why–but it's exciting to do things …
Jan 2, 2014
Speak out December 28
Saturday 10:07 a.m.
This is Raymond and I'd like to say the judicial system in this country has become benign. It bashed the wrong issues in life and give the wrong idea to the children for the f…
Dec 31, 2013
To be or not to be…that is the question
I recently came in contact with two different people and after much introspection and listening to both sides, I wasn't sure who–or if either–were telling the truth.
To be honest, I wondered i…
Dec 30, 2013
Common Core: more than a opinion
COMMON CORE: MORE THAN AN OPINION
Some will say: “Here we go again!” Time/space constraints will not allow me to cover all that needs to be said. After two years of digging into…
Dec 30, 2013
Rebels without a coop
There are five roosters hanging out at the Texas Roadhouse. Tough, urban roosters with an attitude.
Rebel roosters have an interesting perspective on life; they're like protective brothers who s…
Dec 27, 2013
Speak Out – Dec. 25, 2013
Wednesday 4:44 p.m.
Hey it's Jeff here. Thanks for the response on the fence on Old Hickory Hammock. I've called the county, clerk of court, administration number, tax assessor. I've left messa…
Dec 24, 2013
Woman on the Edge: Picture this!
I’ve been asked to speak at one of our elementary schools on career day next month.
I’m really excited about explaining to elementary school students how the production of a newspaper has changed …
Dec 24, 2013
Woman on the Edge: Kent
Kent was my friend.
We met over the Internet and became friends five years ago. He was a police officer and he played in a band. He was having personal problems and we exchanged emails. I offered …
Dec 24, 2013
Guest Editorial: Christmas Is About Hanging in There
A lot of people have given up.
My father fell off a barn when I was about thirteen years old. He cracked his vertebrae and missed about six months of work. There was no unemployment insurance, or…