Crane: In celebration of the non-traditional

I can’t even remember the first time I heard the phrase, but I think it was related to one of Olivia’s school meetings when we were referred to as a “non-traditional” family.

Yarbrough: Gender identity question engenders conflicting emotions

I am so conflicted these days. I haven’t been my usual sharp incisive self. Even the RITNOs (Republicans in Trump’s Name Only) must be wondering why I haven’t jerked their pompous, self-righteous chains recently.

Rich: The South I’ve met

Most of the best stories I’ve heard come forth from the South. The most memorable people I have met, by far, are Southerners. I’m a Yankee and moved here by way of California.

Yarbrough: Here comes 2024

Wait a minute! What was that that just blew by me? It looks like 2023 but it has gone so fast I hardly saw it. Okay, I know we have a few days left in the year, but by the time I write this and you read it, it will probably be July. Or at least it seems that way. I remember sitting in Ms.

Letter to the Editor: Chief appreciates Shop With a Cop contributors

Dear Editor, for covering the 2023 Shop With a Cop at our local Walmart.

Letter to the Editor: Touting Trump in 2024

Dear Editor, I am a firm believer that at this point in the history of our country and the world, Donald Trump is the right person to get us out of what looks like a looming disaster: rampant inflation, wars, an overrun at the border, not to mention encouraging and supporting a justice system that...

Rich: Facing the new year

A new year has arrived and a half-ragged one lies behind, reduced now to memories. It seemed, at times, I couldn’t enjoy the wonderful things popping around because of such bone-deep sorrow brought on by the home-going of loved ones.

Crane: The rematch no one wants

At nearing 300 pounds in this corner, resembling an Oompa Loompa in lifts, with a cotton candy-esque coiffure, and leaning slightly forward, surrounded by lawyers instead of trainers ... The Teflon Don!

Yarbrough: When going to the dogs is a good thing

You’ve heard the old saying that things are going to the dogs. After talking to Jennifer Arnold, we should be so lucky. Ms.

Smith: Norman King

Years ago, Reader’s Digest published a periodic feature under the heading of “The Most Unforgettable Character I Ever Met.