Everyday craftsmen

By Joe Rector My appreciation for craftsmen has grown lately. That’s because we’ve called on their services for several projects. Now, I’m not talking about those who paint or carve or sculpt. Instead, the craftsmen that have helped me are roofers, plumbers, and...

Merry Christmas in July!

By Ralphine Major Growing up in the sixties, I never once heard of Christmas in July.  July was one of the three summer months we enjoyed not having to go to school.  The entire month was filled with summertime activities like celebrating the Fourth of July holiday,...

‘One Way to Dam the Tide’

By Tom Mattingly Two weeks ago, there was a brief mention in this column of Tennessee and Alabama earning a two-page color photo spread in Sports Illustrated after the teams fought to a 7-7 tie at Legion Field on Oct. 16, 1965. That was a big deal at the time and...