Joe Boyles Guest Columnist Two Air Force KC-135R aerial tankers collided last week over friendly skies above Iraq. One crashed carrying six airmen to their death while the other aircraft safely recovered…
Category: Editorials
Speaking your mind – at what cost?
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist Several years ago, Brianna, a Facebook friend, reminded us that when we become wiser with our words, life becomes better. Sometimes, the wisest words are the ones we…
From the Sunny Side: Is it all in my head?
Rick Patrick Columnist I recently had a fun little chat with one of our local softball athletes who told me she insists on “doing her nails” before every game. She said she…
National Security: Air supremacy
The war against the Islamic Republic of Iran is now in the second week. Allied airpower owns the skies over our enemy. To my knowledge, we have not lost a single jet…
Learning As I Go: Together in unity
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist She reached out and grabbed my hand. Her smile told me how much she cared. I reached over and took the hand of the person on my…
Head in the clouds
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Guest Columnist When I was a child, I was often the one with my head in the clouds, daydreaming quietly. I would sit at my desk, staring out the…
The Game of Life: The rise and fall of women’s sports
Halie Weatherington Columnist Hello dear reader, it’s been a while. Since starting my journey into true adulthood (I.e. working 60 hour weeks in my blue-collar job) I have definitely redirected my focus…
National Security: Epic fury
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist Most of this article was written and published six weeks ago. Given the events of this past weekend, it is appropriate to update the situation in Iran. Operation…
Learning As I Go: My thoughts on viral issue
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist It’s been a tough week in Madison County, and I’ve written and rewritten this column in my head throughout the weekend. I’ve prayed so much over these…
The Bush Wealth Advantage:When changing jobs, rollovers bring benefits
For many individuals, changing jobs can be an exciting opportunity to advance their career or pursue new interests. However, it can also present a challenge when it comes to managing their retirement…
Letters to the Editor: Ray Mobley
“If they build it, they will come!” Years ago, I felt called to return to Madison, Florida to help rebuild and revitalize our former school site. Thanks to generous supporters and the…
Letters to the Editor: Derick Farfan
While Black History Month is a time to honor the men and women who bravely and boldly paved the way for the African Americans who came after them, it’s also an opportunity…
Becoming the person you crave to be
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist How would your friends or your boss describe you? Would your spouse, roommate or sibling (those who live with you every day) describe you differently? Many of us…
National Security: SAVE
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist SAVE is the acronym for congressional legislation entitled the Save American Voter Eligibility Act that would amend the 1993 Voter Registration Act (aka Motor Voter) to require documentary…
Learning As I Go: When others see me leaning
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist One advantage of sitting in the back of church is seeing what others don’t. Halfway through the service, I noticed an elderly gentleman nodding off. I bumped…
From the Sunny Side: More ponderings
Rick Patrick Columnist I recently had someone tell me that they really enjoyed our visit from a couple of weeks ago wherein I shared some things to think about and ponder, if…
Procrastination – and God’s mercies
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist It’s one p.m. on Saturday at my house. I finally turned off the TV and sat down to write this (hopefully) inspiring column. I already feel better about…
National Security: Ash Wednesday
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist Today is Ash Wednesday, the Chrisitan festival that marks the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent lasts forty days (excluding Sundays) and commemorates Jesus’ 40 days of…
Learning As I Go: I don’t know Him like she does
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist Later than I planned to be, I found my way to the back of the sanctuary. I missed announcements and the greeting time was almost over. I…
From the Sunny Side: Little blessings
Rick Patrick Columnist Following February’s frigid beginning recently, we were without running water for a short period of time at our newspaper office. It didn’t take a very long time for Fredy,…