Columns

Never get thirsty again — ever

Everything was dead, all around. Flood water had killed the lush meadow, even the wild privet thicket was…

Columns

‘Mind, Body, Spirit’ summit connects faith, wellness

Depression is a dark cloud that’s been hanging over too many people in this state for too long.…

Editorials

Good luck to Lady Bobcats

The Bogue Chitto Lady Bobcats survived a thrilling three-game series to claim the South State title Tuesday and…

Columns

Honoring the sacrifice of Sam Smith

U.S. Marine Pfc. James “Sam” Smith travelled nearly 7,000 miles to get back to his hometown of Liberty.…

Columns

Should faith compel people to vote?

Is it un-American to abstain from voting? Maybe. But that doesn’t make it un-Christian. During this incredibly depressing…

Editorials

Be smart with outdoor burning

Though Lincoln County isn’t officially under a burn ban, prolonged warm and dry conditions have made outdoor burning…

Editorials

State takes step to fix education funding

The state Legislature rightly gets criticized for its handling of public education funding. Since MAEP was passed into…

Editorials

Leave the clown costumes at home

Enough with the clowns already. For the past couple weeks, creepy clowns have terrorized parts of America. They’ve…

Columns

Going lowercase: The race for the White House

This semester has been a hard one to teach a class about the U.S. Presidency. What sounded pretty…

Editorials

Will women stick with Trump?

Will Republican women still support Donald Trump following the publication of a 2005 recording of Trump demeaning women…