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Witness the wonderment

By Fr. Jonathan J. Filkins From the Book of Genesis, “In the beginning, God created the Heaven and…

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Living right in a real world, part 1

By Gwen Williams  Becoming a home owner was the biggest achievement of my life so I thought. I…

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Wicker looks ahead as Americans say goodbye to broken tax code

By Roger Wicker  For all of the headaches that usually accompany Tax Day, this year brings some needed…

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Futures are on the horizon

By Dina Simoneaux As graduation approaches, it takes me back to that very moment. The moment you realize…

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Wherest goest thou? Part 2

By Fr.Jonathan J.Filkins  Clearly, Angie was deeply involved in Jimmy’s life. As with most children, there is a…

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It’s the little things

By Gwendolyn Williams Like buzzards hovering over a carcass, disappointment and discouragement whirled around my thoughts, leaving moments…

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Lichens and the Health of Your Trees & Plants

Dr.Eddie Smith In their natural habitat, lichens are a beautiful part of the landscape. However, when they invade…

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Saturday’s storms brought wind and heavy rains

By Skip Rigney Saturday was a stormy day as a squall line swept through our region. The National…

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Wherest goest thou?

By Fr.Jonathan Filkins  Jimmy, knowing well his mother’s interfering habits, raced furiously through the house, after quickly dropping…

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The route to economic development must be planned in advance

By Donald Van De Werken  Several years ago, I had the opportunity to host a foreign business delegation…