Dear editor: This is an email sent to me by my youngest daughter with the subject line, "read this daddy, thank you for everything. "I have always known she was proud of my chosen occupation, but this reinforced that feeling. More...
Some moments in history are forever ingrained in the memories of the generation that happens to be passing by at the time - the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the shooting of President Kennedy, and most recently the Sept. More...
Modern life has its downside, but as pure entertainment, it's hard to beat the early 21st century. You never know when an idiot or idiotic idea will pop up. And when it does, it's always worth a laugh and a look. More...
First, a quick note to those around the country who read this column each week. I'm still receiving emails and letters commenting on my recent column about political agendas creeping into private schools. I greatly appreciate the response. More...
Dear editor, I feel that I am compelled to right this letter in disgust in how I feel that retailers in this community have been treating the citizens here in Blakely and Early County. More...
Mary Whitehead passed away Sunday afternoon. She was 93-years-old and left behind a history as rich as that she spent her life studying. I was fortunate to work with Mary for over 10 years and I found her to be a mentor and a friend. More...
10 YEARS AGO Sept. 12, 1996 A YOUNG alligator was captured last Friday afternoon under a North Main street house in Blakely after being spotted by two citizens. More...
Another story about the rich heritage of the area of North Florida, Southeast Alabama, and our own Southwest Georgia (one of the best areas of the world) is not a widely known story and was sent to me from a reader. More...