Author: Luke Horton - Page 25

Columns

Outdated laws that seem over the top

The stamp on the inside cover reads: “$500 fine: 6 months in jail for misuse or failure to ... Read more

June 7, 2015

News

Scruggs promotes GED after jail time

For famed trial-lawyer-turned-convict Dickie Scruggs, the worst part of prison wasn’t the fear of violence or being isolated. ... Read more

June 4, 2015

Columns

Redbugs: a microscopic menace to all

Its official name is Trombiculida, but we call them redbugs. Others refer to them as chiggers. No matter ... Read more

May 30, 2015

Columns

Home-grown tomatoes bring joy

”Well, there ain’t nothin’ in the world that I like better Than bacon and lettuce and homegrown tomatoes ... Read more

May 23, 2015

Columns

Favorite fishing spots kept secret

Favorite fishing holes are well-kept secrets. Every decent fisherman has one, but no one likes to share exactly ... Read more

May 16, 2015

Columns

Gas tax increase could help correct road issues

Hiking the state’s gasoline tax won’t be easy or popular, but it probably is necessary. Take a ride ... Read more

May 2, 2015

Columns

Navigating the child abuse cycle

The child was only 2-years-old at the time. I was 23. I knew his name but little else ... Read more

April 19, 2015

Columns

For the love of trucks

By definition, a pickup truck is simply a vehicle with an open rear cargo enclosure. But to those ... Read more