If you followed this year’s elections, at some point the question probably occurred to you: Why do people do this? The endless campaign events, the constant scrutiny… and increasingly, the very real and alarming threat of political violence. What drives someone to put up with it all? I suspect that ...

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Thanksgiving is much more than a big meal with family and friends. It’s a time to reflect on, and be thankful for, all of the good things you have. It’s important to be grateful, not just on Thanksgiving, but each and every day. Rather than lamenting what you feel is lacking in your life, begin each...

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following Country Editor article appeared in the November 24, 2021 issue of this newspaper by the late Publisher/ Editor Sammy J. ...

I don’t like to make predictions, actually I hate it. If I knew what the future held I would’ve won the lottery by now, multiple times. As I am not cu...

“Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way (life) is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls....