by design | Dec 16, 2019 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson Recently, a friend and I agreed to disagree. I believe this is possible because we have mutual respect for each other, and we have far more in common than our differences. Unfortunately, the warring factions in Washington have lost sight of this...
by Jedidiah McKeehan | Dec 16, 2019 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jedidiah McKeehan Excuse the crassness and brutal honesty of the question, but one question I get asked often is, “How do I get out of paying child support?” Well, it’s not as easy as you would think. So, let’s take the prototypical example. A couple is married,...
by Joe Rector | Dec 16, 2019 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Young folks have always faced plenty of temptations in life. They are things that help individuals to live and choose and learn. Sure, not having to face temptations would make existence easier, but without them, persons don’t have the chance to mature...
by Ralphine Major | Dec 16, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major The timing was perfect! Last Tuesday marked the two-week countdown to Christmas Eve, and Mother Nature gave us a winter wonderland to enjoy. It was truly a Christmas card scene! As I check the calendar, it is unbelievable how quickly the days are...
by design | Dec 16, 2019 | Columnist, Moore
By Rosie Moore Carols were first sung in Europe thousands of years ago, but these were not Christmas Carols. They were pagan songs, sung at the winter Solstice celebrations as people danced round stone circles. The word Carol actually means dance or song of praise and...
by Steve Williams | Dec 16, 2019 | Columnist, Williams
By Steve Williams Thirty minutes after the game, maybe longer, South-Doyle High School senior quarterback Mason Brang still had his helmet on and chin strap buckled. He was on his way to the Cherokees’ dressing room after their season-ending 20-16 loss to Central in...