Rich: Charlie Horse

The Summer after we married, I gave Tink his most treasured gift. A handsome, brown, and white painted horse who came with registered papers and a sophisticated name Tink changed to Charlie in honor of his great-great-grandfather, Charlie Tinker, who worked for President Lincoln in the White House.

Letter to the Editor: Thoughts on downtown Eatonton

Dear Editor, Another week has passed, but we still need to remember some very important tests. Remember to continuously keep each other and everyone in prayer. These are trying times. Storm victims, sick and shut-ins, and bereaved families should not be forgotten. The weather has been strange.

Yarbrough: Some random thoughts on some random subjects

As I watched the surreal events this past week concerning the first-ever criminal indictment of a former president of the United States, I thought of a passage in the Old Testament, Hosea 8:7: “For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.

Reynolds: The case for your community bank

The recent failures of a few unique and highly specialized banks have caused some depositors to pause and try to assess if their deposits remain safe.

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.