By LARRY DABLEMONTThe opening of the doe season was only a few hours away and the wind was blowing through the oaks up here on Lightnin’ Ridge....

By CARRIE CLASSON“Gecko Time”I hate getting sick.Maybe being in Mexico while I’m sick is marginally better than being sick back at home in the U.S....

By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchEvery day we struggle to find more hope, more purpose in life. I wonder if the solution isn't...

Managing risk at different stages of lifeThis article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.As an...

By JEN KIRBYFor many of us getting snuggled into a routine, is our favorite way to live. We love knowing what is coming up next and planning for...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I know I did. Oldest grandson Kobyn ended up coming down the Wednesday...

By LARRY DABLEMONTThe fire had burned down in the fireplace and it was a trifle warm, so I stepped out on the back porch to feel the coolness of...

By CARRIE CLASSON “Gratitude Time”We are heading into the holiday season—already.This year it seems like I have been running and racing and making...

By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchI often look for free things to do outside of my normal routine. Things away from the house,...

Is this a good year for tax-loss harvesting?This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.Thanks to...

By DONNA WESCOTTHi everyone! I’m writing this on Monday before Thanksgiving since It has to be in two days earlier than usual. First of all I’d like to say how proud we all...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI received a text from grandson Kobyn a few days ago, letting me know he plans to be down Wednesday and will head...

By JEN KIRBYThis is the season of Thankfulness! It’s a time to remember and show gratitude. It’s a great time to reflect on all of the wonderful...

By LARRY DABLEMONTDeer hunters need to know that some conservation agents come to the homes of those who telecheck large antlered deer and ask to...

By CARRIE CLASSON“Warm Spots”In our household my husband Peter and I have acquired nicknames which we imagine our cat Felix calls us by. To Felix I...