by design | Apr 6, 2026 | Columnist, Ferguson
A Spiritual perspective makes life better now and there is the hope of then. James V. Ferguson, MD, FACP By Dr. Jim Ferguson Here we go again. The fools are marching and proclaiming “No Kings.” These rubes apparently don’t realize that the last king we had was 250...
by design | Apr 6, 2026 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector For the most part, winter seems to have bid us farewell. Yes, around here, half a dozen “special winters” are still to come, but the temperatures are beginning to climb. I worry about the saying about March: “in like a lion, out like a lamb.” Another...
by design | Apr 6, 2026 | Columnist, Pratt
By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor We are now past Easter. The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ all stand as the single most important event in human history. No moment has carried greater weight, no act has produced more...
by design | Apr 6, 2026 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly There are times that someone posts something on the internet that just cries out for historic perspective. One thing is certain. You talk about “retiring numbers,” and you get all kinds of reasons to do so… or not do so. You also get an occasional...
by design | Apr 6, 2026 | Columnist, Steely
More Than A Day Way By Mike Steely When was the last time you took a walk downtown? If you’re like me, you probably visit a few places downtown, or if you’re new to the area, you may not know all the interesting and historic places there are in our busy and...
by design | Apr 5, 2026 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley Birthright Citizenship Should Be Banned The Supreme Court of the United States is reviewing the executive order issued by President Trump, which restricts birthright citizenship. The executive order issued by President Trump reverses what has been a...