The request to convey “A-Building,” formerly known as Jefferson Academy, from the elected school board to the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), as “paid in full,” continues. The taxpaying public…
Category: Editorials
Reporter’s Corner:
Be kind to retail workers this Black Friday First of all, let me start out by saying that I get it. We’ve all been in situations where the customer service in a…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Happy Birthday, Cheltsie Today (November 27) marks the 27th birthday of my oldest daughter, Cheltsie. To say the least, my life changed dramatically 27 years ago. At the young age of 23,…
Reporter’s Corner:
Four years of writing Four years ago, in November of 2015, a 19-year-old girl stood in the big office of a local newspaper and wondered what the heck she was doing there….
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Trump’s impeachment – 3 years ongoing and counting Impeachment is something that is supposed to be exceptionally unusual. It is supposed to be bipartisan and it is supposed to be fair. None…
“Watching the Finances”
The finance saga continues pertaining to the $149,648.85 “Councilman Troy Avera,” project. His project, known as, “North Cherry Street Hardscape Improvements,” is a sidewalk plan primarily serving the Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant….
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Veterans Day – In honor of those who have served Veterans Day came and went this past Monday. With it came a three-day weekend for some, special family gatherings for others, or…
Emeralds Gem Box
Why is no one holding Joe Biden accountable? All we hear in the news, every day, is reports about the impeachment and how corrupt President Trump is. However, why does it seem…
Reporter’s Corner: Take a vacation already, will ya?
Last weekend, I took a vacation. The last time I went on an actual vacation away from home – not counting weekend day-trips to the beach or attending a gala after work…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Happy Birthday, Kennedy One year ago, I entered into the elite and amazing group of grandparenthood; and I must say being a grandmother (AKA Glamma) is absolutely wonderful. My perfect little granddaughter,…
Deb’s Notes
Happy Birthday today to Ray Hughes! Happy Anniversary today to Bruce and Allene Sandell! Find your next family heirloom at the French Country Flea Market scheduled to be held on Oct. 18…
Reporter’s Corner: Finding the light in local news
I follow the reporting of a small, little media company called “Good Good Good” which produces a quarterly print newspaper that only prints – you may be able to guess it –…
Deb’s Notes
Ebenezer Baptist Church will celebrate it 191st Anniversary with a homecoming event on Sunday, Oct. 6. Sunday school will begin at 10 a.m., the Sunday morning worship will begin at 11 a.m….
Reporter’s Corner:
Have a heart for animals? Support Wolf Creek! According to the Humane Society of the United States, it is estimated that between 6-8 million cats and dogs enter shelters every year, with…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Jefferson County Farm Bureau Banquet, have you thanked a farmer lately? I attended the annual Jefferson County Farm Bureau banquet last week, and what a delight it was. For those who missed…
Reporter’s Corner:
When books are banned Have you ever read a banned book? Would you know if you had? Sunday, Sept. 22 through Saturday, Sept. 28 is National Banned Books Week throughout America. Once…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Impeach! Impeach! Impeach! “Impeach! Impeach! Impeach!” That is all we have heard for almost three years now. If it’s not trying to impeach President Trump for one thing, then they will find…
Reporter’s Corner:
Think local on American Business Women’s Day Once a year, every September, our nation recognizes the businesswomen who contribute to our workspaces and community on American Business Women’s Day. According to the…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
I’m tired of haggling I’ve never been one to “hold anything back” and usually speak my mind, on almost any subject. However, I have been debating, for quite some time, on whether…
Reporters Corner
What are you looking for, Ms. Washington? Recently, a school board member complained of people stirring up ‘animosity’ due to their interest in school district properties, in particular, the former elementary and…
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