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Had a wonderful Lord’s Day last Sunday as we met to worship our Lord. After the morning message, we had the Observance of the Lord’s Supper. Met again Sunday evening for another time to praise our Lord.

Singing the special music Sunday morning was Merri Burrow. She shared the special “Wonderful, Merciful Savior”; and Sunday evening Brent Robinson sang the special “One Day At A Time.” Both specials were beautiful. Was a wonderful day to have been in the House of our Lord.

Our Summer Rev . . .

The revitalization of the Southwest Mississippi Community College Volleyball program took a major step forward recently with the hiring of Chris Laird as the team’s new head coach.

Laird brings nearly 30 years of coaching experience both as an assistant and head coach on multiple levels.

“It’s a new experience,” Laird said. “I’ve been a coach at a JUCO, I’ve been a coach at a high school level and I have spent the majority of my career in the higher education system. I’ve been a Division-I . . .

After much anticipation, the Southwest Mississippi Community College Growling Wood Disc Golf Course is open and available to the general public.

It is located on the front (west) side of campus and stretches as far as behind the Southwest Police Station.

The 18-hole course presents challenges to the competitor as they will have to face water hazards as well as trees and other obstacles. The course is free to play and participants must bring their own discs.

Each hole features a QR code on . . .

Ornamental grasses are an entire class of plants that are widespread but surprisingly underused in Mississippi landscapes. Their shapes, lines, textures, and graceful movements add exciting contrast to the usual palette of similar-size shrubs and perennials.

Not talking about lawns or the grasses we grow for food including black millet, burgundy sugar cane, and lemon grass; however, they can be quite showy in mixed flower gardens. This summer I discovered the new Pink Zebra, a regular corn-on- . . .

The country is paying dearly for the division it has caused itself.

Our countrymen—-you, me and everyone else—-are the blame. The shooter had the gun and pulled the trigger, but this is on all of us.

Our politics have gotten so mean, we should’ve expected this to happen.

We’ve all lost friends over politics—a new phenomenon on the American political landscape. The polarization began in our hearts and has mostly been carried out through the devices of social media.

This situation could ge . . .

FAMOUS TEXAS DESTINATIONS-- Delicious ribs, cole slaw, fried okra and barbecue beans at Hutchins BBQ in Frisco, Texas.

Elements of home in the form of Mississippi State University alum Dak Prescott’s large presence in the Dallas Cowboys’ world headquarters in Frisco, Texas, and hearing stories about Jackson native LeAnn Rimes’ formative years in nearby Garland added special touches to the final part of a recent trip to Texas.

Additionally, enjoying world-class cuisine, including exceptional . . .

Since March, when a massive cargo ship severed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, resulting in the deaths of seven workers and a slowdown in ocean freight arriving in the U.S., this country’s port cities have been riding a mixture of good and bad news.

Usually when we encounter news about the ports system, it involves accidents like that one.

In Mississippi, general knowledge of our 17 seaport and riverport operations remains on the back burner when discussing the state’s economic de . . .

FAMOUS TEXAS DESTINATIONS-- Gaylord Texan’s massive atrium is a wonderland of lights, flowers, trees and replicas of famous Texas attractions like The Alamo.

Describing the unique features and sights of charming Grapevine, Texas in a few hundred words is an impossible task. Visiting the city on the outskirts of Dallas was an enjoyable, eye-opening experience that left me wanting to return.

I knew little about Grapevine before I arrived to spend a whirlwind 48 hours with writers and tourism o . . .

A most dreadful thing happened recently, and I am still in recovery mode! I misplaced my glasses! And no, they were not on my head. I checked there first!

For those of you good people who do not need such sight enhancers perched on your nose, this can be a nerve shattering event.

I naturally checked the nightstand beside the bed where they usually lie, within easy reach in the mornings. Nope. Not there. I then pulled open the drawer to check in case I had, for some dumb reason, locked them o . . .

Dilemma: Do I replace the big shrubs that succumbed to severe weather with more of the same, or go with something different?

I’m not really a garden gambler; the scientist in me understands that ongoing world-wide climate changes affect local weather patterns, and who knows what that may trend. And though I do experiment a bit, I’m cautious about investing money, effort, time, and hope on iffy plants, making me think twice about what I shove into my garden’s dirt.

Luckily, I don’t worry at . . .

STATE HEALTH OFFICER AND SOUTHWEST MEDICAL STAFF WELCOME NEW FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENTS--- At the July meeting of the medical staff of Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, the four new Family Medicine residents in the Southwest Family Medicine Residency program were introduced to the staff. Among those welcoming them was Mississippi’s State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney. Pictured from left to right, Drs. Joseph Reinshagen, Rishi Kumar, Daniel Edney, Ivan Makiyama, and Abolar . . .

Hayden Fortin-berry, of Summit, MS, is among Mississippi State students who presented at the university’s Undergraduate Research Symposium this spring.

Fortinberry presented “Mental Health and Greek Life at MSU” in Social Sciences/ Poster category.

MSU’s Under-graduate Research Symposium allows students to showcase faculty-guided research and creative activity. This bi-annual event includes students from diverse departments and colleges who participate in poster and oral presentation sessio . . .