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…