Hello friends! It’s nice to see you again. I’ve been a little checked out for a week or so. Sickness hit our home, and on top of that, the New Year has been extremely busy. I know we can’t …
Clay County recently lost a good man in Pastor Doug Abner. His impact on our county will be felt for many years to come. It’s been a minute since I had the chance to speak with him before he …
As many of you know, the heat at Clay County Middle School was out recently when students returned from Thanksgiving break. The school was cold, and it was undeniably a difficult situation for …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
One of the most cherished rights we have as Americans is the right to free speech. The First Amendment guarantees that the government cannot silence us for expressing our opinions, beliefs, or …
Hello friends and family—what a whirlwind the past month has been. This time of year always feels like a nonstop frenzy in Manchester, and while it’s exhausting, it also shows just how …
As I sit and write this column the day after the horrifying assassination of Charlie Kirk, I’m mad. I’m mad that a good man, a Christian, a father, a husband, was shot and killed for …
What we are watching unfold in London is not leadership—it’s a circus. The decision by the London City Council to remove Mayor Randell Weddle should outrage every citizen, not just …