Columns
The best of friends
The story is about two guys who went to play a round of golf. When they arrived at…
Opinion
“Rebellion to tyrants in obedience to God” – Franklin
In these patriotic days of remembrance between Memorial Day and D-Day, perhaps we should give ample thought to…
Community
The next great adventure
Some people come into your life for a season, and a few very special ones are there for…
Community
Art Crawl brings people and enthusiasm to downtown
Seven-year-old Khairi Barr, wide-eyed as he navigated crowded galleries at the Meridian Museum of Art, was drawn to…
Opinion
Like good moonshine, Bragg’s trilogy of Southern white poverty memoirs ages smoothly
As a journalist, writer Rick Bragg has covered most of man’s inhumanities to man–war, poverty, mass-casualty terrorist attacks,…
Community
Enjoying a day in downtown Knoxville
The aroma of coffee brewing and the hum of conversation surround me as I enjoy another Monday…
Community
Jamal’s big win opens a new testing period
In and around Meridian, we are basking in the giant achievement of singer – and educator – Jamal…
Community
Phillip Weidmann, the innovator
Last week I introduced you to Phillip Weidmann, the restaurateur, but there is much more to admire about…
Community
Jesus wept
I was never much into Scouting. I did spend some time as a Webelo. I don’t remember much…
Opinion
Can uncaring anger be reconciled with Christian creed?
We should learn to “see, understand and respect other people in all their depth and dignity,” writes David…