In a blog he shared publically on August 2 of this year, Geoffrey Grinder wrote that two “out and proud” homosexual men Josh Canfield and Reed Kelly are engaged to be married…
Category: Editorials
Counselor’s Corner: Resolving family conflicts
No couple, no matter how much they love each other, can completely avoid disagreements. The same goes for children and their parents, coworkers and friends. The people who have the best, most…
Head, Heart, Hands & Health: Make your kitchen hurricane ready
In Florida, you never know when a storm will hit. Recent weather forecasts are predicting a quiet hurricane season. With predictions of few storms, residents often become complacent about hurricane preparation. Regardless…
Christian Concepts: Will Planned Parenthood be defunded?
On July 14 a video was released of Dr. Deborah Nucatola, the senior director of medical services for Planned Parenthood, discussing the harvesting of fetal body parts while sipping wine and eating…
H4: Head, Heart, Hands & Health: Don’t Let Back-to-School Break Your Budget
Where did the summer go? It is now August and that means it’s time to gear up for a new school year. For most families, getting the kids ready to start a…
Christian Concepts: Two Heroines and a Madman
On Thursday, July 23, 2015, around 7:30 p.m., John Russel Houser opened fire in a Lafayette, Louisiana theatre killing Mayci Breaux and Jillian Johnson, and wounding nine others. Jena Meaux was shot…
H4: Head, Heart, Hands & Health: Kick-Off Celebration
The new 4-H year is fast approaching! Join us at our annual Kick-Off Celebration on September 3rd from 5:30-7p.m. at the Madison Extension Office. We are looking forward to welcoming back old…
Recall Update: Ram Tough: Fiat Chrysler in buy-back deal
Let’s just say that there are recalls and then there are RECALLS. “Ram Tough” is apparently no guarantee against major product flaws and hefty fines. Fiat Chrysler has reached an agreement with…
Letter to the Editor: CHRISTIANS FIRST, AMERICANS SECOND!
In light of the recent Supreme Court decision legalizing the perversion of two homosexuals or two lesbians, calling themselves “married,” it is time Christian to recognize that it must cut all ties…
Christian Concepts: The Pastor Protection Act
In the wake of the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in Obergefell v. Hodges that determined same-sex marriage is a fundamental right according to the United States Constitution, there is…
Head, Heart, Hands, & Health: Make Water Your Beverage of Choice This Summer
With the heat and humidity levels of recent weeks, a person can quickly become dehydrated before realizing it. During these days of high temperatures, be cautious about dehydration which can lead to…
Recall Update: Olympus recalls digital camera
Summer fun is the stuff of which a lot of memories are made and preserved in digital glory with the trusty point-and-shoot; Dad posing as the Steak Master beside the smoking backyard…
Christian Concepts: Julie’s Resignation
Julie Rodgers recently resigned her position as a counselor at Wheaton College. Wheaton College is avowedly Christian in its worldview and educational mission. The school’s motto is “For Christ and His Kingdom.”…
Conservative Corner: Predatory practices
With Reconstruction, the period shortly after the War Between the States, Southern States were being oppressed. The property owners were oppressed by “carpet-baggers,” “scallywags,” and other nefarious elements. Oppressed through tax collections!…
Consumer Alert: Asbestos found in four crayon brands
“Get those crayons out of your mouth!” Most people have heard that growing up, and most have said it to their own kids. Now, there is a really good reason for not…
Christian Concepts: The Elephant in the Room
It’s the elephant in the room. You know, something so big it cannot be ignored. It’s the Supreme Court of the United States’ June 26 ruling that same-sex marriage is a constitutional…
H4: Head, Heart, Hands, & Health – THINK FOOD SAFETY FOR SUMMER
Warmer weather brings on an increase of food borne illness during the summer months – better known to the general population as “food poisoning.” Many bacteria in foods and the environment can…
Christian Concepts: Franklin’s appeal
July the Fourth 1776 is considered the birthday of our nation. It was on July the Fourth that our founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence breaking our ties with Great Britain…
H4: Head, Heart, Hands, & Health – It’s watermelon season!
You know it’s summer when watermelons make an appearance in the stores and roadside stands. Last weekend, Jefferson County held their Watermelon Festival; marking the beginning of the summer season, so you…
Letter to the Editor: Moving Lee City Limits down to I-10
Dear Editor: I am a former resident of Lee, having grown up there and attended Lee Junior High School from 1950 to 1960. After the 10th grade, we were all bussed to…