Letter to the Editor: Resurrection Day was glorious

Dear Editor, I am hopeful that the majority of the Putnam County-Eatonton community enjoyed a blessed day celebrating our Risen Savior. He has many names in the Bible and He is faithful to live up to each one as He is the same yesterday, today, and forever!

Letter to the Editor: Bravo on Butterflies & Blooms visit

Dear Editor, I just wanted to express how delighted our students were when I showed them the article put together by The Messenger (April 6, 2023) about their time at the Butterflies and Bloom in the Briar Patch. They smiled so big! We had it laminated and placed in the classroom.

Rich: A Yankee saves a bit of The South

There are many compliments that I can give to my husband, Tink. Firstly, he is a devoted man of God. He rises early each morning to spend two hours in Bible study. Daddy would be proud of that. And that he reads the King James Bible, albeit the New King James.

Yarbrough: It’s not public schools that are failing; it is society

When did public schools start failing?It had to be after I graduated.I seem to recall a group of dedicated teachers who taught me how to read and write, add and subtract, and even multiply and divide. All these many eons later, I still remember them: Ms. Dent in the 3rd grade; Ms.

Letters to the Editor: What would MLK say about JDP?

Dear Editor, On Thursday, March 31, a group of concerned taxpayers met at the American Legion post on MLK. The discussion is still the same, when will Jimmy Davis Park be restored? We heard that the 4-H Extension office will not be occupying the building at the park.

Adair: What would Washington do?

I recently had a casual conversation with a fellow who went on to make a pretty bold political prediction, which he ended with, “You heard it here first.” In effect, his prediction came down to The Parties Are Over, at least as we know them.

Rich: Turning holy into profit

Easter and Christmas have always been yearly highlights to our family though never because of gifts – in a time when children received presents only for birthdays and Christmas – or egg hunts and new dresses.

Letter to the Editor: Stay thankful through trying times

Dear Editor, It has been a very trying two weeks, but I continue to say “Thank you” in the morning because I know everything is going to be all right. My story started last week with pipes bursting underground in several places.

Yarbrough: Never mind the wolves; it’s about the termites

Columnist David French is a recent addition to the editorial pages of The New York Times. (Yes, I read The Times – but I don’t inhale.) His is a conservative voice. Born in Alabama and currently living in Tennessee, French describes himself as a “Reagan Republican,” going back to his early teens.

Letter to the Editor: Dangers of pushing STRs ‘underground’

Dear Editor, I read a social media post that said Airbnb had destroyed Lake Sinclair. I completely disagree. Airbnb, along with several other companies and individuals, helped people have a place to stay while they looked to buy a house.