At Bonifay Garden Club last week our program was themed tables decorated by several of the members. I chose to use dinner ware which had belonged to my Mother-in-law. The delicate pink, spring green …
This week began with my return to the newsroom, and I am honored to once again be serving both Holmes and Washington counties. When I left this role three years ago, I thought I was retiring from …
Well readers, the time has come. I have done all I can to assist Washington County News and Holmes County Times Advertiser and now it is time for me to step aside. I think of myself sort of …
During holiday seasons, I enjoy indulging in special food. My favorite during this time of year is the Shoofly Pie. Nothing hits the spot quite like this. Although the Gracious Mistress of …
Spotting a red bump in the corner of a pet’s eye is a concerning but not uncommon experience for many dog owners. Colloquially called “cherry eye,” this bump may be a prolapsed …
“Ready For Christmas?” Is heard earlier than normal this year. I think that is because we are all ready for Christmas or some change in our lives that has been defined by an …
Dear Rusty: I'm looking for information about retiring and starting my Social Security very soon at age 62. I'm not sure if I want to do it because I'm not sure if I can. Can you …
Most do not realize that there exists no language in the Constitution authorizing a popular vote for the executive branch of government. Why? Because we are a republic—not a …
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The stress level in rural communities is off the charts. Farm and ranch closures, land forfeitures, labor issues and more contribute, and according to a 2015 report from the …
"It always seems impossible until it's done." Nelson Mandela This is the second in a two-part series Building the Brooklyn Bridge, a 6,000 foot span that connected New York …
I have learned in my life, and probably just one thing: things have a way of catching up with me. I can't get away with anything. It's not that I don't try. There were a few times …
Youth culture calls it an “epic fail.” Some believe that’s what happened in first-century Athens. The early church missionary-leader, Paul, failed miserably. In obedience to …
The apostle Paul exhorted Christians in Romans 13 to obey the government as God's "deacon," or servant, who punishes evil and upholds the good. In other words, government maintains …
The City of Chipley Public Works will be closing a portion of Johnson Avenue between Hwy. 77 & 5th Street on Tuesday, October 27th beginning at 8:00 a.m. for water line …
DEAR EDITOR During my 14 year tenure on the Board of Directors of Doctors Memorial Hospital, I observed many reductions over the years to the reimbursement and funding for rural hospitals. The …
DEAR EDITOR: As u all know there is an amendment to this years ballot to include a half cent sales tax to pay the hospital’s bond from the construction that originated in 2008’. …
Dear Editor: Wake up America and Florida! If Trump is doing so great, why are so many well respected republican leaders and generals backing and supporting Biden? I can hear the diehards …
“The China virus!” the president bellowed in the recent presidential debate referring to COVID-19. Then seconds later he threw in, “It’s all China’s …
As a member of Yes Lord, I have heard you say we are barrier breakers and line crossers, what does that mean? “It is places, where people of color and people in the Kingdom have not been …
Dear Friends, As I write this my heart sits in sorrow and my thoughts in disarray. September 25 will forever be marked with sadness for me after last Friday, when after a year of …