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Predictions for the New Year 2026
Every new year is different, but it seems like things have changed a lot over the years. So I was trying to come up with a topic for a New Year’s Eve column and decided to research predictions for 2026. Technological experts predict that artificial intelligence will continue to dominate key sectors, leading to job
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Remembering small-town Christmas in Williamson
Every year, as we get closer to Christmas, I start getting nostalgic. I always reminisce about the holidays of the past – especially the days of early December. It has been great to see so many of the small towns in our region, like Inez, Warfield, Kermit, Williamson, Delbarton and others, putting together Christmas events
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Sentimental at Christmastime
Forgive me for getting sentimental at Christmastime. It is something I have always done, especially as I have grown older. I have many fond memories of growing up and celebrating Christmas with my family. There were some lean holidays due to finances, but we always had a Christmas tree, decorations and a big dinner on
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Stoops, Kiffin and other coaching changes
Being a head coach at a major university is a tough job. It is nothing to see coaches fired and others leave for what they believe are bigger and better jobs. This past week was a great example of that trend as the coaching carousel continued in a big way. After 13 seasons guiding the
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What kind of winter weather is ahead?
This time of year as we end November and have stuffed ourselves on Thanksgiving, we slide into December, and the conversation usually comes up about the upcoming winter weather. Everyone wonders what kind of winter we will have. Will it be cold? Will we get a lot of snow? Will it be a mild season?
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SNAP benefits are needed, but fraud is an issue
One of the major benefits that was affected by the recent government shutdown was the lack of SNAP benefits for thousands of Americans. These are what were commonly referred to as Food Stamps in past years. No one wants to see anyone go hungry, especially children. Most of us know that many citizens in this
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TV commercials are annoying
Is it just me, or are there more television commercials these days on certain programs and sports broadcasts? I, for one, find it very annoying and aggravating. Thank goodness for the remote control. I can either mute the commercial or, if I am watching two games at once, switch to the other one quickly. Unfortunately,
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Mamdani, 31/Atlas and streaming services
New Yorkers who voted for Zohran Mamdani will regret that decision and his victory this past week for the mayoral race in the largest city in the world. Mamdani is a socialist and despite his strong sugar coating of the issues and promises he has made, they will not work. His extreme socialist/communist policies and
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New book covers Bobby Bowden years at WVU
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN West Virginia University (WVU) sports journalist John Antonik has a new book which was recently released. The book is titled “Almost Heaven – How Bobby Bowden’s Ten Years at West Virginia University Helped Him Become One of the Winningest Coaches in College Football History.” Antonik is a very talented writer
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Government shutdown: A political stalemate with no end in sight
If you are like me, you have questions and concerns about the latest government shutdown. As I said recently, it feels like a political football, something both parties keep kicking back and forth while the country waits for resolution. Federal funding expired at midnight Sept. 30, 2025, when Congress failed to pass spending legislation for
