Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist I chaperoned youth camp. While there, we were all split up and sent on different mission opportunities through the area near Asheville, N.C. Some of our adults…
Category: Editorials
How will eliminating property taxes affect Madison County?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Washington gives presentation on the County’s budgetary proces In an effort to keep Madison County citizens informed, Madison County Clerk of Courts and County Comptroller, Billy Washington, gave a…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Closing the distance
Mickey Starling Columnist As the summer sun again finds its strength, it signals that hunting season is just around the corner. Since my youth, hunting has always been one of my passions,…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Investing in your vacation
Brad Bayless Contributor Why do so many of us not use our vacation days? Salespeople talk about “leaving money on the table.” Well, employees leave vacation on the table, and the cost…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Staying afloat in a sea of debt
Aaron Taylor Contributor Many people may only concentrate on reducing their debts when the economy begins to slow down. However, it may be smart to practice sound debt management even when times…
When you tell God you love Him
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist “I love You, Father.” When I say this short sentence, it changes my day. Every time I express my love for my heavenly Father, silently or out loud,…
From the Sunny Side: My small town
Rick Patrick Columnist As I am writing this, I am reminded of the phrase, “preaching to the choir.” I suppose that phrase comes from the fact that those in the church choir…
Learning As I Go: Remembering my Papa
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist There are some people who are always there; my papa was one of them. I don’t remember a holiday, birthday or special celebration when he hasn’t been…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Financial moves to make when suddenly single
Kent Patrick Most of us cannot imagine the sudden loss of our spouse. Yet, difficult as it may seem to accept, U.S. Census data indicates that the overwhelming majority of married women…
Judging others as we want them to judge us
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist I used to think I was a better Christian when I’d notice someone in church whose Bible had fewer underlined passages than mine. Then one day, my husband,…
From the Sunny Side: Funny pictures
Rick Patrick Columnist I have often been intrigued by the subject of humor. During my time spent on this big, round rock floating through the cosmos, I have discovered that there is…
National Security: Problem solvers
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist I was recently doing couples counselling, and the fellow, a lawyer, described himself as a “problem solver. When I see a problem, my first instinct is to try…
Learning As I Go: Is all that work worth it?
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist My friend gave us a batch of homegrown potatoes and naturally, I wanted to make a summertime favorite: potato salad. I opened the refrigerator to add my…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Investing in an “Inflation Not Quite Over” world
Macro forecasts for 2026 share a common theme: growth remains reasonably solid, inflation is still proving sticky, and interest rates may stay above the ultra-low levels investors became used to in the…
National Security: Florida boy
I still enjoy singing “We’re the Boys from old Florida“ at Spurrier Field, not because I attended the University of Florida like my Dad, but because I have always been a Florida…
Learning As I Go: Making versus taking
One of my goals this summer is to exercise five days a week. Nothing terribly strenuous, but enough to burn some calories and get my body stronger. One morning, I woke up…
Learning As I Go: Get caught reading month
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist While the month is nearly over, there are still a few days to celebrate Get Caught Reading Month, especially as summer is just around the corner. I…
From the Sunny Side: Words that inspire
Rick Patrick Columnist I have a confession to make. Lately, I have been on a bit of a “kick” to pass along little inspirational quotes, thoughts, etc. Nothing major or extremely profound,…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Summer is a great time to teach kids about money
Brad Bayless Contributor A four- or five-year-old child may seem too young to grasp the concept of money management, but even at an early age, children waiting in a supermarket checkout line…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Summer travel plans and uncertain skies
Kent Patrick Contributor Continued from 5/13/2026 Cancel for any reason coverage (CFAR) usually must be purchased soon after the first trip payment. It often requires you to insure the full prepaid, nonrefundable…