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We must help our own
Hurricane Helene hit our Southeastern, United States like a blanket of bombs that just kept wreaking catastrophic destruction throughout its path from Florida all the way to Virginia. It’s likely to become the deadliest storm in American history by the time all the bodies are recovered. The television images are horrific. Houses, cars, bridges, and…
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Living in Diverse America
In my neighborhood we have a variety of people. We have Democrats and Republicans, Independents, Libertarians and others. People attend different churches or don’t attend church at all. We have Catholics, Baptists, Pentecostals, Jews and more. On a new street over from me, I’ve noticed several families who appear to be from India, Mexico and…
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Will the real Kamala Harris please tell the truth?
If you read older news articles from the past on some of Kamala Harris’ policies, you will find that they are totally different viewpoints than what she is now professing to believe. The same goes for some of the old TV news clips that one can easily find on the internet. In the past, she…
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Oprah will not be watching when you vote
Oprah Winfrey had a big gathering of celebrities to endorse and promote Kamala Harris for President. We are talking big names like Chris Rock, Ben Stiller, Jennifer Lopez, and Meryl Streep, to name a few. I don’t have the national recognition of Oprah Winfrey. I don’t have her wealth ($3 billion) or influence. I don’t…
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Private school vouchers on the ballot in Kentucky: Voters should know the track record in other states—it is a very expensive decision and bad for rural areas
BY NICHOLAS BRAKE This fall the national push for education vouchers comes to Kentucky. Voters face a choice on the ballot in November about Amendment 2, which would allow the General Assembly to spend public money on private schools. Do not be fooled; there is a lot of misinformation and deception in the ads supporting…
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A ‘Harvest Fest’ of joy and growth for community
This past weekend, Inez witnessed something truly extraordinary—the 27th Annual Martin County Harvest Festival. What was once a modest celebration has grown each year into a marquee event for our county and region. With thousands of attendees flocking to our streets for a weekend packed with attractions, music, fun and community spirit, this year’s festival…
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The English language can be funny
English is sometimes a funny language and here are a few words and other things to ponder. Why do we drive on parkways and park on driveways? Why is pneumonia spelled with a “P?” My dad always laughed at this and asked why it did not start with “N.” Why are there interstate highways in…
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Trump is angry? Kamala has got joy?
Did Trump seem angry last week during the debate? I thought he was intense. There’s a difference. Aren’t you a little intense? Doesn’t it bother you when you dread going to the grocery store because you need more money to buy the same things? Does it irritate you that your town is starting to look…
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Remembering 9/11: Honoring the past, building the future
Sept. 11, 2024 — Twenty-three years ago today a nation watched in horror as the world changed forever. The attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, etched themselves into the hearts of every American, a moment of unparalleled tragedy. But they also sparked something deeper, a profound sense of unity, resolve, and shared grief that transcended politics,…
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The seed we plant will bring a harvest of some kind
When it comes to life, there are no guarantees. A few people will live to be 100 and beyond. The majority of people will die much younger. We don’t know for sure. Your health can be great and still anything can happen. Your health might be bad. A friend who lived to be about 77…
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