I’m fixing to save this bird. I had just about dozed off on the sofa, in that state just between wakefulness and sleep where you are still aware of your surroundings, but don’t care about them anymore, when I heard this loud WHUMP! that bought me out of that pleasant state. At first I imagined…
As the calendar has turned from September into October our state is moving closer to electing a new governor. I know a lot of folks get a little nervous when a pastor starts expressing opinions about politics. A lot of folks say the clergy ought to stay out of political discussions. My observation is that…
“From Chicago to L.A., get your kicks on Route 66,” some of you might remember this catchy 60s tune and the edgy TV show of the same time, “Route 66.” The first television show filmed on location followed the adventures of the stars, Tod and Buz, as they crisscrossed the United States in their Corvette.…
Voters will go to the polls in less than a month to select the individuals who will represent us at the state level for the next four years, as well as vote on school board candidates and several other questions.The Republican candidate for state representative, to fill the seat vacated by Jim Cole, is Monticello’s…
We moved to Oregon when I was five years old. As a young man from Louisiana, who was used to swamps and flat land, the white capped mountains of the Cascade range were an amazing change of scenery. Moving is always difficult, especially when a child has to leave friends; and this move across the…
Fall, October Return Like Two Old FriendsIn theory, I suppose, your favorite month should be the one you were born in.However, while I was born in May (a fine month to be sure), I’ve always put the month of October at the very top of my list. October arrived once again last Friday and I…
This past Saturday, in a best two-of-three, the Lady ‘Canes were defeated two straight by Pike County. Pike County, the regular season champions won the first game 9-1. Athletic Director and Head Softball Coach Chris Jenkins said, “They put on a hitting show like we’ve never seen before. They hit a grand slam, a three…
Dakota Collins Scores A solid performance on both sides of the football helped the Piedmont Academy football team defeat Central Fellowship 46-6 last Friday and remain perfect for 2010. The Cougars are now 6-0 overall and 2-0 in Region 1-AA with another big region match up this Friday at Edmund Burke. “I was very pleased…
CANES BLOCK TO CLEAR THE WAY FOR ROOKS (24) By STONE WORKMANThe Varsity ‘Canes came up three yards short in search of their first win of the season at home versus the Northeast Macon Raiders last Friday. After being down 21-0 in the fourth quarter, the ‘Canes scored three touchdowns and the score was 21-20…