With Christmas right around the corner, I decided it was time to write the Big Man a Christmas wish list this year. I figured I’d go ahead and share it with you folks, too. Dear Santa, …
POINT: Parents Must Protect Their Children — Even If It Means Being “Overly Protective” In today’s world, the number of threats facing children is greater — and …
Hello friends! As we move closer to Christmas, life feels as hectic as ever. This season is always special. Basketball is in full swing, Christmas break is just around the corner, and kids everywhere …
Hello friends! I hope everyone is doing well. Winter has certainly shown its face, and for the next three months we really don’t have much choice but to deal with the cold, wet, and often …
POINT: Yes, the Renaming to Jockey Street Honors Our History and Future The Manchester City Council’s recent decision to rename Bridge Street to Jockey Street is more than a …
Hello folks! I hope everyone is doing well. Last weekend, Manchester Distillery had its soft opening, and the event was unbelievable, with good food, drinks, and music. The most important part …
I was at a basketball game supporting my nephew a few weeks ago, and I heard a coach say something that stuck with me. She told the players, in a close-scored game, “They put their pants on …
Getting old just isn’t fun. This week the man that gave me my first-ever haircut passed away, Bud Hoskins. “Bluegrass” Bud or Bud “The Barber” known by both …
With the recent filing of longtime Congressman Hal Rogers-the Dean of the U.S. House of Representatives-for re-election in 2026 after more than four decades in office, should there be term limits for …
The world has been crazy for a while now. But it seems as if it gets crazier by the day. The government has been shut down for a month now. Imagine — just imagine that it’s your paycheck …
Hello friends! As I’m writing this, there’s a beautiful blanket of snow on the ground. It’s one of my favorite times of the year. The air feels fresh, the scenery is peaceful, and I …
POINT: Clay Countians Have Become Too Reliant on SNAP Benefits Clay County has long been a community built on resilience, hard work, and self-reliance. Generations before us survived on the …
SNAP benefits — what many still call “food stamps” — were created with a clear and noble purpose: to ensure that no American family would go hungry during times of hardship. …
Hello friends! I hope everyone is doing great. A couple of weeks ago, Publisher Mark Hoskins wrote a powerful piece about what it really means to be a public servant. His words stuck with me, …
Should Leslie County Head Football Coach Brian Hubbard been suspended for using inappropriate language? Point: The Suspension Was Justified and Necessary Leslie County Schools made the …
With the county election filings for 2026 beginning next month, it’s a good time to reflect on what it truly means to be a public servant. Too often, people see elected office …
Hello friends! I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful fall weather. It truly is one of the best times of the year in our little corner of the world. I had a great time at the Shaping Clay …
POINT: Churches Should Employ Security Guards In recent months, houses of worship have been shaken by acts of violence that once seemed unimaginable. In Grand Blanc, Michigan, a gunman drove …
When we talk about the success of our schools, the conversation often turns to teachers, principals, and board members. Their leadership and dedication are undeniably vital, but we must also …
Point: Yes, These Cancellations Are a Form of Censorship The recent cancellations of Stephen Colbert’s and Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night shows have sparked debate, and many see them as …