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Behind-the-scenes helpers not unnoticed
It is no secret that I am a huge fan of local libraries, which are an important source ...
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What is your ‘why?’
Early in my journalism career I learned that the most compelling stories illuminate a subject’s “why” — why ...
Columns
The dark side of poultry adventures
Early in my poultry adventure, I came across a TikTok tutorial warning, “Be prepared. Chickens will die no ...
Opinion
Overnight preparations make for good morning
Some people consider breakfast as the most important meal of the day. I have found that to be ...
Columns
Serving time in county jail
Monday morning, I spent a few hours in the Lowndes County jail. The experience was eye-opening and provided ...
Columns
Bachelor rooster seeking henhouse to protect
The day they warned me about has finally arrived. Young Fred is seeking a hen (or hens) with ...
Columns
Dads on duty: A poultry adventure
True to form, my little flock is expecting again. This time, Madge, a Bardrock mix, is the broody ...
Columns
The taste of our memories
My earliest memories taste like soul food. My mother, born and raised in the New Ebenezer community of ...
Columns
Thrifting – A treasure hunt, no shovel needed
A recent wave of social media influencers have inspired a resurgence and enthusiasm for thrifting — the activity ...
Columns
Connecting communities with typewriter ribbons
William Lee has been selling, repairing and restoring typewriters since 1973. He has traveled from his shop in ...