Kermit Constantine
Flunking the Supreme Court
So much has already been said or written about the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision that I hesitated to write a column about it. For those that don’t closely follow…
Chain of command and investigation
I think it is widely known around our little towns what went on in our school district a few months ago. An administrator that many of us loved was asked…
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris | Movie Review
Back in the day, especially in times of trouble, people flocked to the movies to escape. Musicals, formulaic love stories and light, fluffy fare with happy endings were standards for audiences…
Evolution of commercials | Mark’s Remarks
You really show your age when you start being offended by television commercials. I just noticed this the other night – especially after my kids started rolling their eyes…
Re-examining states’ rights | Ott Observations
When I attended the smash Broadway musical “Hamilton,” it stirred in me an interest in digging deeper into the origin of our country and the issues our founders faced. I’ve…
Dog days of summer, circa 1980 | Mark’s Remarks
All of us adults want to fuss at kids for their bad habits and how they use their free time. But I will tell you I have very vivid memories…
Four Healthy Eating Tips That Can Lower the Risk of Cancer | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center It’s likely no surprise to read that what we choose to eat and drink can have a large impact on our health,…
Awkward sentiments | Mark’s Remarks
The older we get, the more we experience death of people our own age. I think it’s shocking because we forget that time goes on. We forget that the person…