Jerry Osteryoung: Guest Columnist Life is not a having and a getting, but a being and a becoming. ~Matthew Arnold As a consultant, I have people come to me and ask…
Category: Editorials
National Security: Stray Vectors
Joe Boyles: Guest Columnist Editor’s Note: “Stray vectors” is the author’s byline for random thoughts and rhetorical questions on the current scene. A recent study shows that government workers outnumber those in…
Advocate’s Avenue… Moebius Syndrome Awareness
Leslie McLeod: Guest Columnist January 24th will be Moebius Syndrome Awareness Day. Moebius syndrome, also known as congenital facial diplegiais, is a rare, non-progressive neurological disorder affecting the muscles that control facial…
Conservative Corner: Time to end the demonizing of police
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Heather Mac Donald, author of the book: The War on Cops, just authored the above entitled article for the July 13, 2016 Wall Street Journal, p. 15a….
National Security: Airport security
Joe Boyles, Guest Columnist Our state is reeling from the Friday attack at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport which left five dead and six wounded. These types of “lone wolf” attacks at places…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Friday the 13th
This coming Friday is Friday the 13th. That doesn’t mean anything to a lot of folks, but it’s amazing how much it means to other folks. I did a little research…Why exactly…
Conservative Corner: The coming storm
Nelson A. Pryor, Guest Columnist There is a revolt of the welfare idlers, and this will become evident, at this year’s presidential inaugural. You will see a swarm of idlers protesting the…
Advocate’s Avenue… Easy tips when interacting with individuals with special needs
Leslie McLeod, Guest Columnist You have volunteered to work with a children’s group. You are excited; children are always fun and you never know what they will say or do. They are…
Happy New Year!
Emerald G. Parsons 2017 is here! Wow, time flies! I don’t have many complaints with 2016. Things went pretty well for me, I think. My biggest news of 2016? My daughter, Brooke,…
Happy New Year!
Emerald G. Parsons 2016 has come and gone and we find ourselves staring 2017 straight in the face. My favorite New Year’s childhood memories find me spending every New Year’s Eve with…
Merry Christmas!
Emerald G. Parsons The Christmas Season is once again upon us. Shopping, cooking, parties, Santa Claus, and family gatherings seem to take precedence over our lives. It is all too easy, during…
Your local newspaper…
Emerald G. Parsons I love the newspaper business. I was raised in it, and know of nothing else but this business. It has become my life, and I wake up every morning…
The friendship and comradery in a small town is first-rate
Emerald Greene Parsons, Publisher Last week I covered a house fire and watched as a family of five lost everything they had. A father, mother, 12 year-old boy, nine year-old girl and…
Shop locally for Christmas
Emerald Greene Parsons, Publisher Christmas is only three weeks away and everyone is busy buying and wrapping presents in preparation of the holidays. Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday are…
Grow up and act your age “Adults”… quit encouraging this behavior
Emerald Greene Parsons, Publisher The Millennials – also known as Generation Y and Generation Me – persons that were born between the years of 1982 – 2004. The “anti-Trump” protests happening around…
The Four Amendments on our ballots
Emerald Greene Parsons – Publisher Amendment #1 – Rights of Electricity Consumers Regarding Solar Energy Choice This amendment would make the right of consumers to own or lease solar equipment on their…
Advocate’s Avenue: Tips for Trick or Treaters!
Leslie McLeod, Guest Columnist Halloween is just around the corner. Are you ready for those trick or treaters? Those who will be handing out candy this year will be greeted with many…
Conservative Corner: Diamond in the rough
Nelson A. Pryor, Guest Columnist Politics is not a game of beanbag! Teddy Roosevelt accepted that fact. In his famous Armageddon speech, he lays it on the line. He said: “What happens…
I am more concerned over what Hillary does than what Trump says!
Emerald Greene Parsons Publisher I know a lot of people don’t like my column, but a lot of people do! A lot of people don’t like my political viewpoints, but a lot…
Have you thanked a farmer lately?
Emerald Greene Parsons Publisher My husband and I attended the annual Madison County Farm Bureau banquet last week, and what a delight it was. For those who missed the event, you really…