Opinion: Cursive writing could become this century’s hieroglyphics

Most days, the news is like slicing a soccer-ball-sized onion. The headlines will make your eyes water with frustration, anger or fear—mass murders, disappearing jobs, tariffs on a yo-yo string, trade wars or panic over prices.

Train enthusiasts ride for love, not for speed and comfort

By Phil Hudgins CNI   There’s something exhilarating about riding on a train. Amtrak’s intercity trains are often slower, bumpier, more expensive and late, but I still like them.

Where’s common sense in crippling the EPA?

There’s a country song for every occasion and situation. Ray Charles moaned, “Here we go again.” Lorrie Morgan asked, “What part of no don’t you understand?” I could name a hundred more, but Jerry Reed best sums up the looming environmental crisis. His comical lyrics “She got the gold mine.

Happy 50th Birthday, Mama!

Tomorrow, April 11, is my Mama’s birthday. Angela Lynn Leopard Scoggins was the firstborn child of Roger and Gail Leopard (whose birthday is April 12 – Happy Birthday, Nanny!) She grew up in the Airline community and was homeschooled along her three sisters.

2025 Legislative Newsletter – Week 11

Submitted by Alan Powell State Rep.   My House colleagues and I returned to the Gold Dome for Legislative Day 32, March 18, with only a few legislative days remaining in this year’s session.

Pollen season has arrived, but how long will it be here?

Submitted by Sierra Burke Local Columnist   As Georgia quickly turns green and flowers begin to bloom showing that Spring has finally arrived, the clouds of pollen are also descending upon us. The onset of pollen season always seems to hit hard, going from zero to one hundred in record time.