Publisher’s Pen

Pastor Jimmie Freeman was one of the finest and Godly men I have ever known. He was like a brother to me.
Karley Epperson and Penny Robinson are ready to celebrate Christmas at Reed Elementary in Ms. Porter’s Pre-K class.

Country Comments

We have run a lot of Letters to Santa over the years, but this is the first time we have ever run some of his replies. Here are some of my favorites.
Country Comments

Around Town......by John Bill Martin

Seems it’s getting harder and harder to find humorous (yet not vulgar) material for people of a certain age to enjoy. Here is a glimpse of some signs or billboards that have been randomly seen across the United States.

Family Talk

One snowy Christmas Eve our family decided, at the last minute, to drive to Texas to see my wife’s parents. Weather advisories warned us to stay home but we said “We’ll drive slowly.
Family Talk

Family Talk

RUSHING PAST THANKSGIVING I reluctantly recognize it makes good business sense to play “Jingle Bell Rock” and rev up the holiday merchandising engine long before I’ve tasted Thankgiving turkey, but I refuse to sing carols or buy gifts until after Turkey Day.
Family Talk

Around Town.....

A woman, cranky because her husband was late coming home again, decided to leave a note, saying, “I’ve had enough and have left you... don’t bother coming after me!” Then she hid under the bed to see his reaction.

A Salute to the real Veterans

November 11th we will observe Veterans Day, which was originally called Armistice Day to mark the end of World War I. Unfortunately, we’ve had too many wars since then, so the day had to be renamed.
A Salute to the real Veterans

Country Comments

is in “Jack-o-Lantern? He’s an ancient blacksmith who made a deal with the devil, trading his soul for seven years of prosperity. But he also got three wishes from Jesus and St.
Country Comments

Around Town.....

The season for Trick or Treating is upon us and whether you are the giver or the getter, it is sometimes a stressful time for all. But for those of us of a certain age, there is a good time to give up the getting part of it.
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