Opinion & Editorial

The blind and the sighted

By Paul KimballSometimes I struggle with a topic to write about. So, it was this Sunday morning with a deadline looming. And then, at church recently, the Gospel reading provided me an insight into topics I’ve been ruminating on for some time. The Gospel passage was from John 9:1-41.

Our View: Commencement is a new beginning

On May 22, the 262 graduating seniors from White County High School's Class of 2026 will walk across the stage before a cheering crowd at Warrior Stadium to receive their diplomas.

My mom, my best friend 

By Carly Henderson As Mother’s Day approaches, I figure it’s only right that I brag about one of the most important people in my life— my mom.My mom is the sweetest person I’ve ever known. Sometimes we joke that I must actually be my aunt’s kid, just based on how different we are.

Veteran has World War II story he will never forget 

By Phil Hudgins        Hilbert Margol and his identical twin brother, Howard, were always curious about what went on around them, even while serving in Nazi Germany during World War II.

A Mother’s Story

By Ronda RichIt is a line that Tink and I quote often, always with a shake of the head. We will carry it to our graves.A dear friend of ours – a successful entertainer from a storied family – had a cruel mother who left her children to figure out food, school and life for themselves.

Our View: Good sparks, bad sparks

A spark can be illuminating when it reveals an individual’s joy sharing their talents on stage.  This was the case with the 23 participants in last Saturday’s “It Just Takes A Spark!” talent show for all people with disabilities.

‘Heaven on Earth’ becomes hellish nightmare

By Dink NeSmith“Heaven on Earth.”For each of us, those three words have a distinct definition. For me, it starts with love of family, friends and community.

Two strangers linked forever

By Ronda Rich        Several years ago, an obituary in the Atlanta paper caught my eye and I clipped it out. I ran across it recently and, again as then, I found myself fascinated by how it summed up the man that died and what that summation says about our society.

Spring Cometh Forth

By Ronda Rich        Spring cometh and ‘tis a beautiful sight, indeed.It has been several years since we’ve had spring. Rudely, cold winters have turned straight into hot, humid days. But this year?

Health-care folks, like Miss Ann, deserve our thanks

By Phil Hudgins        All of this talk about vaccines has a lot of people confused. Are they dangerous? Are they effective? Will we turn into toads?        What do I do? Well, I listen to my doctor. He or she spent umpteen years in school studying medicine, so I figure he/she knows best.