Michael Alford turns hobbies into vocations
Michael Alford is in the family business at Alford Family Farm but sometimes finds it more like a hobby than work. […]
Columns
Mother’s Day Pictures
Mother’s Day used to be all about flowers, cards, and a questionable breakfast prepared for mom by the kids. […]
Kevin Sustaire is a plumbing businessman and avid racer
Longtime Emory resident, Kevin Sustaire, entered college with a scholarship in track, but after months in the academic life he decided it was not his forte. […]
Letting go of your stuff
George Carlin was a stand-up comedian who used his microphone to point out some of the idiosyncrasies of society. […]
Returning to the City
After living in Rains County for over fourteen years, we returned to the city for the weekend, and I didn’t like it very much. […]
B.J. Shelton is on Lake Fork nearly every day
B.J. Shelton is a crappie fishing guide on Lake Fork and says his job is to show his customers a good time on the lake and catch fish. […]
Don’t miss the morning glories
I originally posted this as a blog in 2014, but when I recently shared the story with a Bible study group, it was so well received that I decided it was time to share it again. […]
It’s Friday, but Sunday’s Coming
This column will be published on Maunday Thursday, the day in Holy Week that commemorates Jesus’ Last Supper with His disciples. […]
Gayla Sparkman has many duties as Deputy District Clerk
Gayla Sparkman grew up in Golden, graduating from Golden High School as salutatorian, a graduating student who achieves the second-highest academic rank in their class. […]
Books! Books! Books!
I love books. There weren’t a lot of them around the house when I was little, but I loved the ones I had. […]