Focus on Faith
By Daryl Vermillion Pastor at First Southern Baptist Church Sam Rayburn served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives in the United States… Login to continue reading Login…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, It seems these are the “days of our lives.” I heard a female repeating robot state that getting rid of misinformation saves… Login to continue reading Login…
Trivia Too
This column is about two new things. The first “new” is that Beardstown has a new park director. Park Director Deion Summers, who came… Login to continue reading Login…
Editorial
By Bill Mitchell I sort of feel sorry for the people who have been trying to stem the tide of the COVID epidemic. Like… Login to continue reading Login…
Looking Back
Police officers, firemen and other assorted sober Jacksonville residents reported seeing a mysterious airship pass over the city during the evening of April 10,… Login to continue reading Login…
Looking Back
Gov. William G. Stratton’s years were not untouched by scandal, but it must be stressed this scandal did not involve the governor or his… Login to continue reading Login…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, This last weekend, July 16-18th, the Beardstown Opera House presented “Momma Mia” at the BHS Auditorium. First of all, I would… Login to continue reading Login…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, It is almost impossible to remain silent or be indifferent to the recent events in Cuba. We have all seen with great… Login to continue reading Login…
Editorial
By Bill Mitchell Roads are a constant sore spot no matter where you live. From townships to interstate highways, it seems they are always… Login to continue reading Login…
Focus on Faith
By Daryl Vermillion Pastor of First Southern Baptist Church This week is Vacation Bible School at First Southern Baptist Church Beardstown. Every day at… Login to continue reading Login…