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Life gets in the way of good reads

By Bonnie Brown Columnist   It’s a lovely morning, chilly, but sunny.  I have finished my morning chores and feel quite free to move on ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 8:38 am

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A shotgun story from the high seas

By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist   I don’t know what other military branches call it, but whenever two old sailors get together, the result is ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 8:34 am

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Timeless message in ‘Gift of the Magi’

By Steve Stricker Columnist “The Gift of the Magi,” first published in “The New York Sunday World” on December 10, 1905, is one my favorite ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 8:28 am

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Ready to take back complaints about hot weather

By Bonnie Brown Columnist I can’t tell you how often I complained about the screaming hot weather this summer.  Every day.  It was uncomfortable just ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 12:46 pm

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It’s not charity, it’s community

By Harold Brummett Denmark Star Route   There was a Thanksgiving meal at Toccopola Grocery last Thursday. Jeremy (Tiger) Carwyle and his wife Sandra have ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 12:43 pm

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Over the river, through the woods, and a big bird

By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist   “Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go; The horse knows the way to carry ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 12:40 pm

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Out of sorts when the students are away

By Steve Stricker Columnist Writing this Thanksgiving Day (pray we beat State tomorrow), slowly sipping a swell bourbon, so right Wild Turkey 101, nibbling popcorn ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 12:36 pm

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Helping those in need more than good intentions

By  Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist November is typically a busy month for me. Every year our church is in charge of the community Pantry for ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Thursday, November 28, 2024 9:00 am

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Taking nothing for granted, but giving thanks

By Steve Stricker Columnist Tomorrow is my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, because it is the least commercialized, pure, focused on family, being thankful for the goodness ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 9:28 am

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Amaze family, friends with cranberry facts

By Bonnie Brown Columnist With tomorrow’s Thanksgiving feast just hours away, I wanted to share some information about the side dish of cranberry sauce/salad.  I ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 9:25 am

Columns

Without learning, there is very little life

By Harold Brummett Denmark Star Route   The Life Long Learner program at the University of Mississippi (the institution stopped being Ole Miss when Robert ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 9:10 am

Columnists

Cofield’s Corner

I have never seen a football field get stormed that fast. Whoosh, and the green grass disappeared in a moment. We needed that. Oxford and ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 2:40 pm

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Frozen in time waiting on results

By Steve Stricker Columnist No worries, I get it!  Reading my last few columns about my health stuff are like reading about your health stuff, ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 2:19 pm

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Don’t forget thanks for the little blessings

By Les Ferguson, Jr., Columnist Back in the day, you could get your Mississippi driver’s license at the tender age of 15. If you had ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 2:17 pm

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No strangers at supper on Veterans Day

By Harold Brummett Star Denmark Route Everyone last week was talking about the election results. Some people are happy, some sad, just like always. Despite ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 2:12 pm

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Enjoy traditions, remember to give thanks

By Bonnie Brown Columnist Our approaching American holiday, Thanksgiving, is all about food, family, football, and traditions. Not unlike the Pilgrims in 1621 at Plymouth ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 2:09 pm

History

Cofield’s Corner

By John Cofield Decade after decade the Lyric Theater has stood sentinel over Van Buren Avenue. Through the years it has thrived and died, and ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 3:36 pm

Columns

Happy Birthday, Marine Corps

By Gene Hays MSgt, USMC (Ret)   On Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, the U.S. Marine Corps celebrated its 248th birthday, marking the 1775 decision by ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 3:32 pm

Columnists

Recliner Blues are only temporary, life is good

By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist   As I write this, it is early Saturday evening in Paris, Mississippi. It is raining, and the daylight is ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 3:29 pm

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Opinions are everywhere, even on car bumpers

By Steve Stricker Columnist   This has been a weird spring, summer, fall and expectations of winter are the same. My 1964 Land Rover Series ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 2:54 pm

Columnists

Some titles are more majestic than others

By Bonnie Brown Columnist I retired from full-time employment in 2003, then worked part-time until 2016.  I am pleased to report that the retirement transition ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 2:38 pm

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Sibling rivalry and the blessing of family

By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist   Mom and Dad have four children: two boys and two girls. Mom has been gone almost a year, but ... Read more

by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 1:14 pm

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