Category: Editorials

Joe Boyles: Guest Columnist In the mid-1940s, the Army had some great football teams led by a tandem of running backs who won back-to-back Heisman Trophies.  Mr. Inside was the fullback Felix…

Diann Douglas Now that school is back in session, homework is going to be a nightly ritual in many homes.  Although children and parents often dread it, homework provides an important opportunity…

Emerald Greene Parsons Publisher Political Season……. Most of us can’t wait to see it get over!  Even those that are running for office seem to anticipate the end of it. There seems…

Lynette Norris Greene Publishing, Inc. Hoverboards were a cause for concern several months ago, with reports of balance malfunctions, battery fires and injuries. Now the U.S. government has declared them unsafe and…

July is National Picnic Month, a great time to be outside and celebrate summer; getting with family and friends to share food and relax.  In the hot Florida temperatures of summer, it…

“Budgets are like oil tankers – they need time to change course.” ~ Jeroen De Flander In all my years advising businesses, I have seen many that just did not have budgets….

Summer is in full swing and while we have to put up with the heat, it is also the beginning of watermelon season. Currently, you will find an abundance of melons in…

Fireworks are often used to mark special events and holidays. However, they are not always safe in the hands of consumers; fireworks are the cause of thousands of burn and eye injuries…

June is Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, the beginning of a season for an abundance of summer produce, so plan to increase fresh fruits and vegetables in your meals.  Whether you find…

Taylor Farms Florida, Inc., an Orlando establishment, is recalling approximately 151 pounds of a chicken salad product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection…

A headline on Matt Drudge’s website this morning claims that most Americans are clueless when it comes to the meaning of Memorial Day.  The late Bernard Wilson, one of the most patriotic…

Underwater archaeologists and other researchers have taken a second look at a sinkhole 30 feet deep, 200 feet wide, in the Aucilla River in northern Florida that is rich with remnants of…

In the mid-1990s, when my son, Joshua, announced he enlisted in the Army, I was a bit nervous, but I was proud of his decision to serve his country. In the late…

Reducing sodium intake is one of the recommendations for National High Blood Pressure Education Month to help keep blood pressure at a normal level.  The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute wants…

“If you’ve been driving for a little while and nothing’s happened to you yet – and you’ve been texting and driving – you think, ‘Oh nothing’s going to happen.’ But all it…

May is National Osteoporosis Prevention Month, a reminder to pay attention to bone health.  A major health problem that affects older Americans, it can weaken bones causing them to break.  According to…

After reading an article entitled ‘Africa: Where Black is Not Really Beautiful’ by Pumza Fihlani, BBC News, Johannesburg, I find that the necessity to learn to love oneself is still immensely apparent. …

Pilgrim’s Pride issues massive recall Pilgrim’s Pride, a nationwide food company with nearby locations in Live Oak and Valdosta, issued a recall of 4.5 million pounds of food products that may be…

As we continue to observe Financial Literacy Month, let’s talk about how it can start at home. You would probably agree that learning to manage money is a critical skill for everyone,…

When it comes to money, you are in the driver’s seat and it is up to you to manage all of your resources.  Where does your money go?  Do you let it…