Opinion

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown: Bringing American food to American schools

American tax dollars should support American jobs and American producers. That’s why Buy America rules are so important.…

Lifestyles

Grace comes from the Lord with no restrictions

In his book, “In the Heavenlies,” H. A. Ironside tells the story of an attempted assassination of Queen…

Lifestyles

MJ Wixsom: The search is on for missing hawk

In the aftermath of a devastating storm that tore apart my newly-built mews (hawk cage), I find myself…

Opinion

Jim Crawford: How the GOP is working toward the 2024 election

Last week, in the suffering heat of a record-setting July, Republicans worked diligently to advance their 2024 elections…

Opinion

Tom Purcell: The lost freedom of bike hikes

I dream of recreating some of the epic bike hikes I enjoyed as a kid back in the 1970s.…

Opinion

Debbie Gulley: Addressing the home care workforce shortage

Hearing the term “workforce shortage” is something our society has unfortunately              …

Columnists

Turning away the sinners does not help the church

In his autobiography, Mahatma Gandhi said that in his student days he read the Bible and seriously considered…

Opinion

Danny Tyree: How’s that honeymoon working for you?

“Have you seen everything you want to see?” “Yeah. You?” “Me too. Let’s go back home.” That’s a…

Columnists

MJ Wixsom: Pet care can be costly in emergencies

We saw an emergency last week at our veterinary hospital that really emphasized the importance of understanding the…

Opinion

Danny Tyree: Having to deal with a loud talker in your life

“We are the Cubs from Den 3/And no one could be prouder/If you cannot hear our shout/We’ll yell…

Opinion

Jeri Fields: Social Security celebrates Americans with Disabilities Act

This year, we celebrate 33 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its importance to many…

Opinion

Jim Crawford: Is social media responsible for any misleading content?

This week, on the day we annually celebrate our freedom, U.S. District Court Judge Terry Doughty ruled that…

Columnists

MJ Wixsom: Feline fights leads to abscesses

Saturday morning, 9 a.m. Two appointments show up at the same time. They are not scheduled together, but…

Lifestyles

If the thrill is gone, God can reignite the spark

Relationships tend to start off with the excitement and thrill of new love but then tend to cool…

Opinion

Tom Purcell: Puppy’s dad saved by the potty bell

Bringing a puppy home for the first time is not for the faint of heart. I quickly learned…