By REV. DR. JACK SLADE Cornerstone Baptist Church Christmas lights and decorations seemed to go up earlier than ever before this year. I am not...

By CARRIE CLASSON “A Few Words” We had dinner with friends last night. There is nothing unusual about that, except these were all people I did...

By LARRY DABLEMONT I keep track of all the birds I have seen on this wilderness ridge where I live and there is a huge list after living here more...

By JENNIFER NELSON Another week without intakes or adoptions. It's not that I have not been asked to take more in. I just don't have the room, time or funds for more at...

By DONNA WESCOTT The Lamar Tigers are state bound! Congratulations! What a great victory for the Brotherhood. Good luck on Saturday. I hope everyone had a blessed...

Gratitude is the quality of being thankful. It’s walking in thankfulness not just by your actions, but also by your thoughts and your attitude....

By CAROL STRONG BECKWITH When I was home in September my father spent a week in the hospital and didn’t feel like writing and he said to me you could write my column....

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat My son Jud has got to be the biggest sports geek I have ever known and I say that with love. Sports have always...

Can you make charitable giving less ‘taxing’? This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor. Once...

BY REV. DR. JACK SLADE Cornerstone Baptist Church The end of the year holiday season is in full swing. We are so focused on the preparations,...

By LARRY DABLEMONT The other day I crossed the Roubidoux River and thought about Lane Davis. Lane was the longtime owner and editor of the Houston...

By CARRIE CLASSON “A Thanksgiving Prayer” I have always liked Thanksgiving. I know its origins are dubious. I cringe a little when I think about...

By JEN KIRBY What a wonderful time to pause and reflect on all the areas of our life, by seeking thankfulness and ways to express our gratitude....

By JENNIFER NELSON There is not a lot to report on this week. There have not been any intakes or adoptions this week. Still have over 50 kittens and cats just waiting for...

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat As many have heard by now, my buddy and all around helper and good guy, Willis Strong, went home to be with the...