Opinion

Bread of Love

Bread of Love

April 3-7 Monday –Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, mandarin oranges, bread, milk Tuesday – Glazed pork loin, boiled red potatoes, California blend… Login to continue reading Login…

Letters to Editor

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: In a time of many changes and challenges in the realm of education, it is a pleasant surprise and an “added bonus” when… Login to continue reading Login…

191 year old Jonathon

Trivia Too

By Roy Roberts I thought reaching the age of 101 was quite a good deal, and then I remembered Mrs. Tressler Cox, mother of Bettie… Login to continue reading Login…

This photograph of general damage depicts the devestation at Murrpysbro, Illinois. Phot courtesy of the Jackson County Historical Society in Murphysbro. Illinois.

Looking Back

By Leigh Morris As we move into tornado season, it is well to remember the granddaddy of all tornadoes. While most of Illinois was shivering… Login to continue reading Login…

Bits and pieces

Bits & Pieces

By Sally Lael As part of last week’s column, this is a continuation of an episode on a trip to Michigan with five other girlfriends.… Login to continue reading Login…

Focus on Faith

By Brian Kenney, Asst. Pastor Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church, Jacksonville Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering… Login to continue reading Login…

Trivia Too

By Roy Roberts Central Illinois has not had the horrible storms seen on the newscasts. The only thing Central Illinois can have is record rainfall.… Login to continue reading Login…

Bits & Pieces

By Sally Lael I always enjoy the pictures of other people’s vacations on Facebook. They usually trigger special memories of when I and five girlfriends… Login to continue reading Login…

1913 Ford Model T.

Looking Back

By Leigh Morris If necessity is the mother of inventions, then greed was the inspiration for the Selden Patent. This audacious story begins with attorney… Login to continue reading Login…

Focus on Faith

By Rev. Jarrett Wells Pastor, Beardstown First United Methodist Church Over the past few months, I have experienced a seeming roller coaster of emotions. I’ve… Login to continue reading Login…