Guest Columns

Some things I like about our president
For what it’s worth, I must say that I have found a few positives in the Obama administration.
March 10, 2010 - By Roger Haley, USN (retired)

Only the first step
Here the city leaders go again, just in another city.
March 10, 2010 - By Nick Holloway

Good nutrition key to good learning
According to the National Food Service Management Institute, nutrition during the early years of a child’s life is linked to performance ...
March 06, 2010 - Pam Christian

Peary — and Henson — discovered North Pole
If you just read the headline above and did a double take, don’t worry, you’re not alone.
March 04, 2010 - By Rynn Hamilton

Distancing ourselves from Sarah Palin
When Sarah Palin came onto the national scene, I was excited to have issues I care about put out there for discussion and review.
March 03, 2010 - By Deanna Tharpe

Test anxiety: Is it real?
We’ve all heard different “theories” about test anxiety. Is it real, or is it psychological?
February 27, 2010 - Pam Christian

A question for those who believe in God
I think most Americans believe in God.
February 24, 2010 - By David Blair

New year keeps Lamar County 4-H members busy
I wanted to let our community know what an active start to 2010 our Lamar County 4-H members have had.
February 24, 2010 - By Matt Preston

Budgets must be cut — but not mine...
When I read the article regarding community college budget cuts, it reinforced my thoughts on how hard it really is to cut the budget.
February 23, 2010 - By James Watts

Teach your child listening skills
Do you think children’s listening skills are declining as a result of the 21st century’s electronic age?
February 20, 2010 - Pam Christian

High cost of doing nothing about health care
Those who are rejoicing over the apparently failed attempt on the part of the Obama administration to reform our health care delivery ...
February 19, 2010 - Gary O'Conner

Whose country am I talking about?
My country is in dire trouble. Our Socialist government has spent us into oblivion; the dream is shattered.
February 17, 2010 - By Roger Haley, USN (retired)

Some tips on ways to help your child learn
By the time today’s high school students are graduating from college, 6.3 million jobs will require science, engineering, or technical training.
February 13, 2010 - Pam Christian

Job creation, stimulus ... What a difference!
It’s time for one of my grandfather’s favorite curses ­— “Dag-nabbit!”
February 10, 2010 - By Roger Haley, USN (retired)

Dems: Read the writing on the wall
The election of Scott Brown as a U.S. Senator should have been a signal to the Democratic Party that their popularity is declining.
February 08, 2010 - By Charles Melton

Disappointed with news coverage of the issue
I serve as the chairman of the Paris Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) board of directors and I offer the following...
February 06, 2010 - Dan Smith

Students will be no better off with STAAR
Wow! Here we go again.
February 05, 2010 - By Nick Holloway

Messages to the politicians and to Americans
Since the recent special election in Massachusetts, we have had to listen to a laughable amount of consternation by pundits of every political persuasion.
February 03, 2010 - By Frank Stubblefield

Progressives choose to attack and discredit
It seems, since Scott Brown’s win in Massachusetts, the Dem’s health care bill may be dead.
January 27, 2010 - By Roger Haley, USN (retired)

Be honest about why the Civil War was fought
Regarding honoring black men who served in the Civil War, it should include the black men who were there as Union soldiers as well.
January 19, 2010 - By Brenda Cherry