Opinion
Hudson’s Journey: Not Just EXTRA Talk
By Mika Hartman As humans, we often offer pats on the back, kiss away booboos, donate to causes to make us feel good, and grab tissues for heartwarming and heart wrenching infomercials. While these gestures may seem noble, we should ask ourselves if they truly make a difference. Kissing away a hurt is meaningful for…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “Bunch of Baby Grownups”
Send any responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Years ago, a young couple left their almost-two-year-old son with his favorite baby sitter, Miss Elva. A few days later, she laughingly told them that he had come to her that evening, dragging his diaper bag behind him. Paul was a unique little boy who disliked speaking. He simply refused to…
Read MoreMovie Review: “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera”
By Bob Garver It’s an odd choice to do a sequel to the 2018 heist movie “Den of Thieves” in 2025. The first film made less than $50 million at the domestic box office and to my knowledge doesn’t have much of a cult following. I didn’t see that film at the time, but I…
Read MoreKara’s Sights and Bites: It’s finally winter in Mississippi, so…soup’s on!
By Kara Kimbrough
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t actually “love” freezing cold temperatures, icy roads and sky-rocketing electric bills as a result of the first two …
Read MoreHudson’s Journey: EXTRA Joyful Noise
By Mika Hartman
Christmas is here and we are counting our blessings. When I was a little girl, I started collecting Precious Moments figures. My Granny Joy and I shared love for these …
Read MoreMovie Review: “Nosferatu”
By Bob Garver Robert Eggers is one of those directors that always puts out exactly the movie he wants. I’m not saying that as a comment on his professionalism or his attitude, I’m saying that because he clearly has the ability to shut down naysayers. If he didn’t, we’d never get…
Read MoreKara’s Sights and Bites: Best supermarket, restaurant and travel finds of 2024
By: Kara Kimbrough I often hear from readers who fall into different categories: 1. They don’t cook, but instead, rely primary on restaurant or takeout meals; 2. They’re proficient home cooks and chefs who prefer preparing their own meals; and 3. Traveling the country and world is a favorite pastime, so they enjoy hearing about…
Read MoreKara’s Sights and Bites: Start 2025 with at least one ‘fortunate’ Southern dish
By Kara Kimbrough
Disclaimer: I don’t believe in luck. You’ll never hear me say that I’ve been “lucky” when something good comes my way. I’ll use the word …
Read MoreThe Next American Century is Now
By Douglas Carswell
Remember when Japan was predicted to overtake America?
Back in the 1980s, Japan was the coming country. Japan’s economy had enjoyed decades of rapid growth. …
Read MoreMovie Review: “Mufasa: The Lion King”
By: Bob Garver
Like many critics, I despised the 2019 CGI version of “The Lion King.” The new animation was ugly and the rehashing of the …
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