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Makin' My Mark
Every few years Christmas would come in the hottest time of the year. A celebration, some gifts, time off from work, feasting and a window for visiting with friends and kindred. A huge gatherin’...
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Mason has a lot of housekeeping to do
The town of Mason has been experiencing more than its share of bad luck — and negative attention from law enforcement and, frankly, from this newspaper. We’d prefer not to run stories about ...
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Times change, but manners stay the same
If you had asked me either three years ago or last month what was the one thing I cannot leave the house without (or be in my house without for that matter), I would have quickly and surely respon...
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Jenna, Emma, Jaiden and Jaylen after picking blackberries and peaches at Jones Orchard last month. Photo by Echo Day Summer really doesn't have to break the bank
Let’s face it: money doesn’t grow on trees. It’s a sad realization, I know, but it’s true. And when you have a large family it’s hard to do too many family-friendly activities without breaking th...
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The day the music died
by Tyler Lindsey, tlindsey@covingtonleader.com
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In his own write
Clearin’ growin’ ground
by Otis Griffin
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When Daddy bought our home place in the metropolis of downtown Rosemark many decades ago he immediately began making plans for a garden. The weather was still real bad but he would go out to the n...
Studyin’ On It
by Otis Griffin
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Once Daddy was satisfied with the structure of the barn and the positive lay out for a garden he bought our home place from Mr. Walter. He commenced making plans, but all this scheming was slow to...
Forget the rats
by Otis Griffin
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Sometimes a little braggin’ will go a long way. Daddy and I had our own personalized rat killin’ and no one was invited. I helped. Yep. With my faithful uncocked Red Ryder bb gun I protected Dad...
A real American hero
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Dear editor, This is not only a letter to the editor, it is also a personal letter to Mr. Bill Jim Davis who is one of my heroes of World War II. Half way through his book, I just had to put it d...
Letters to the Editor – Spreading the wrong message?
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Spreading the wrong message? Dear editor, In response to H. Hight’s letter concerning the church that broadcasted "Socialism is anti-God," I feel that I must clarify my point. If one were to w...