Jaine Treadwell

Spring fever brings memories of cleaning and camp

Daffodils bring on spring fever, and I’ve had a full-blown case of it. Not the kind of spring fever ...

Opinion

GOP has grip on state offices

ast week we highlighted and handicapped the statewide races for the top five constitutional offices of governor, lieutenant ...

Opinion

This matters more than you think

Who do you think knows more about containing costs, businesses like Walmart and Costco, or Federal bureaucrats? Since ...

Opinion

The humanity of money

Does the buying and selling of certain things degrade our society? By now the selling of naming rights ...

Jaine Treadwell

He never got ‘stuck’ in life

Having grown up in Brundidge, I was blessed with having many colorful characters in my life. Naming them ...

Opinion

Taking a look at Congress

Last week’s column expounded on the two different concepts that members of Congress perceive their roles to be ...

Jaine Treadwell

What would Daddy think of these cell phones?

Daddy called Mama, “Ma Bell,” for good reason. Mama was a talented talker. What she did before the ...

Opinion

In praise of bettors and speculators

Electronic markets now exist to let people buy or sell contracts on a wide variety of economic, political ...

Jaine Treadwell

Stories, sweet potatoes and spirituals

February has been designated Black History Month and it’s a time to recognize and celebrate the many accomplishments ...

Opinion

The time for action is now

Imagine this. You’re floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on a small boat with no food ...

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