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Category: Editorials
Letter to the Editor: The United States of America! I will always live Under God!
People ask me if I would return to Cuba once it is free. Cuba is my country of birth. I have many good memories. Cuba also took everything my family had, and…
From the Sunny Side: April Fools Day
Rick Patrick Columnist The late Mark Twain once said today (April First) is “the day set aside to remind us of what we are the other 364 days of the year.” I…
National Security: Holy Week
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist This week, Holy Week, is the most important single week in the Christian calendar. It began this past Sunday with Palm Sunday, recalling Jesus Christ’s triumphant yet humble…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Investing amid sticky but easing inflation
Inflation remains a defining variable for investors in early 2026. While price pressures have cooled from their 2022–2023 peaks, most forecasters expect inflation to remain above central bank targets, particularly in services…
From the Sunny Side: It’s all around you
Rick Patrick Columnist On more than a couple of occasions, people have asked me the same question many writers receive. That is, “Where do you get your ideas?” I have to admit,…
Jesus could have said, ‘Not Your will, but Mine.’
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist The message of Good Friday is sobering – and so, so powerful: Jesus chose to die for us. He willingly gave His life to pay the price for…
National Security: Spring break
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist It is Spring Break season where millions of young people, primarily college students, flock to the warm and sunny beaches of Florida and other southern climes to “let…
Learning As I Go: Houseboat review
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist Many people have inquired about our houseboat adventure over spring break. Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect. Would I get motion sick? Would we hate each…
Learning As I Go: The push
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist Having kids at home, we try to plan an adventure of some kind during the week of spring break. When the kids were younger, we often trekked…
National Security: Air refueling
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…
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…