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By Wyatt Emmerich, READ MORE > 64 Reads
On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 09:38 AM

When I was beginning my career as a journalist, I strove to be as objective as possible. It was not only a personal goal, but it was always a goal of the newspapers for which I wrote.

Governor correct in starting schools

By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 103 Reads
On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 09:35 AM

Gov. Tate Reeves announced local school leaders to determine the start of the school years with the exception of eight counties. Thankfully Marion County was not one of the eight.

Charlie Dunagin

Moonshine memories

By Charlie Dunagin, READ MORE > 371 Reads
On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 10:02 AM

I started hearing about Kiln moonshine whiskey by the time I was old enough to know what moonshine was.
My grandfather had worked in the sawmill industry in that part of Hancock County during the South Mississippi timber boom of the early 1900s.

Joshua Campbell

Random roadblocks unnecessary

By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 462 Reads
On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 09:51 AM

The recent discussion held during a Columbia Board of Aldermen meeting regarding police roadblocks raises a lot of questions. In my experiences in Marion County, there has seemed to be little rhyme or reason to roadblocks.

Let us not ignore our own flock as we go into the world

By Bro. Bobby Thornhill, READ MORE > 251 Reads
On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 09:30 AM

““Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet that was cast into the sea and gathered some of every kind, which, when it was full, they drew to shore; and they sat down and gathered the good into vessels, but threw the bad away. So it will be at the end of the age.

These “skippers” are fascinating pollinating insects that feast on crabgrass to survive, making them a friend to many gardeners that find crabgrass to be destructive to their garden.

Midsummer gardening is filled with hard decisions

By Felder Rushing, READ MORE > 248 Reads
On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 09:23 AM

Decisions, decisions. In my garden I’m darned if I do, darned if I don’t, so here’s a plea for thoughtful empathy, that borders on a rant.

Now the conclusion of the matter

By Charlie Smith, READ MORE > 518 Reads
On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 09:07 AM

Thirteen years ago I rolled into the parking lot of a Greenwood hotel in August. It was, I think, the first time I had ever visited Mississippi beyond perhaps driving through on the way to somewhere else.

Your offering to God does not have to live up to others’

By Bro. Bobby Thornhill, READ MORE > 232 Reads
On Fri, 07/24/2020 - 09:32 AM

“And in the process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground to the Lord. Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. And the Lord respected Abel and his offering, but He did not respect Cain and his offering.

This water garden is made up of a large antique cast-iron sugar kettle with a fountain and metal sculpture coming out of the center.

Water features add amusement to any garden

By Felder Rushing, READ MORE > 235 Reads
On Fri, 07/24/2020 - 09:26 AM

A garden is good for many things, including amusement, especially for those who have an appreciation of the absurd.
Mine is more than a never-ending Mobius strip of chores for keeping flowers, herbs and vegetables coming all year, though this week I’m planting more summer veggies for fall harvest.

Work together on sportsplex plans

By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 369 Reads
On Fri, 07/24/2020 - 09:02 AM

All of us can rattle off things that have fallen by the wayside due to the pandemic. Between job losses, economic shutdowns and sicknesses, it appears nothing has escaped the coronavirus, including the proposed sportsplex.

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