Category: Editorials

Some of you may have seen me around town over the past few weeks and you may have noticed I have a little bit of a new look. Due to the upcoming…

As a part of our summer kids program, Jeanne, our fearless leader, has been creating a mission-focused craft for the kids to complete and then deliver each week. This week, we had…

There are times when I really struggle to find something brilliant to say during our weekly visits. That may sound incredible to you, but it is true. I find myself wrestling with…

I heard a phrase the other day that I had not heard. The term was “free range parenting.” I’ve heard the term “free range chickens” before. In fact, we have a pair…

My youngest has been carrying around a tiny, little bear in a crocheted hat for the past couple of days. “Shhhh,” he whispers, “Baby Bear is asleep in his nest.” Last night,…

Before he died in 1994, I got to know Congressman Bob “He-Coon” Sikes pretty well. He represented West Florida in Congress from 1940-1977. When first elected, his congressional district stretched from the…

I have a news flash for anyone who hasn’t wandered outside in the last couple of weeks. It has been hot! It reminds me of a story my grandfather used to tell…

Our preacher, displayed the Bible verse of Matthew 5:21-22, during Sunday morning worship. 21 Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever…

As we studied Luke 2:43-51 Sunday evening, I got stuck on the part that says, “And his mother treasured all these things in her heart.” As Mary, I’m sure, stopped very often…

During the course of my days here at the newspaper, I have opportunities to see, hear and witness some interesting stories. Some of these stories make me laugh. Some of these stories…

Most folks working or volunteering with the 4-H program know that they are making a difference in the lives of the youth they serve. Connecting 4-H participation to the overall goal of…

Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist So, this may surprise some of you, but I was a holdout on the smart phone craze until about four months ago. I know, how did I…

I am quickly discovering that the more trips I make around the sun, the more nostalgic I tend to be. I imagine that is probably the natural way of things. The more…

Christy Bass Adams: Guest Columnist As Memorial Day approaches, I keep thinking about all of the men and women who have selflessly served our country in the Armed Forces. Some were running…

Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Every once in a while, something happens that reminds me of just how small our world is and how interconnected we all are. Like most everyone, I…

As the Easter season approaches, I find myself thinking about Jesus’ sacrifice so many years ago. He lived, died and rose again just because of his deep and profound love for us….

Christy Bass Adams: Guest Columnist Lately, I have been thinking a lot about the verse that says, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” What does this look like in my every day walking…

Christy Bass Adams: Guest Columnist While cleaning out closets today, we found a lot of items that would seem like junk to one person, but could be treasure to someone else. Years…