Tuesday night I was drawn to both the SRPG scanner and my television, diligently watching the storm system plowing through our area. As we all should, I take these threats seriously. We put a twin ma…
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Speak Out February 24
Share what's on your mind by calling 623-5887. Not all calls can publish in the print edition due to space considerations.
Speak Out February 20
February 16
This is Jesse from Pace. Yesterday afternoon, we lost another vehicle in the big old ditches on West Spencerfield road, the big concrete culverts. Over the years, there have been severa…
Speak Out February 17
Wednesday, February 10
Hi Tony, this is George. Space is limited and it will take more than is available so visit us at Pace Church of Christ at 4075 Berryhill Road. We will be worshiping the only …
How will racism die?
It is near impossible, I find, to discuss Black History Month without also bringing up the state of race relations today. As such, I find myself asking a question I often do. What direction will Amer…
HOLT: Be someone's Valentine
This weekend many will celebrate Valentine’s Day. Being a married woman, I love to have a fuss made over me by my handsome husband and I’m not ashamed to say so. I understand why there are nay-sayers…
Speak Out February 10
Friday, February 5
Yeah, this is Bobby. I was just wondering if you still had the Speak Out column. I didn’t see anything in there Wednesday. I really look forward to reading that. That is the…
Livestock training an asset for youth development
Last month, I was humbled to be recognized as the Community Leader of the Year by the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce. Many people may not know; it was a surprise. I was called and asked to s…
Speak Out February 6
February 2
This is Tony the Critic, in response to the big two page ad a gentlemen posted about his church is the church. It is easy to shoot down your argument to begin with. You reference the…
What downsizing means
A new, small house being built, necessitating deep-digging in the past to eliminate some clutter to make room for the real necessities in the new quarters, is causing me some really nostalgic days. T…