Sacs celebrates 50 years in business
When the store opened on October 5, 1968, they held the largest jambalaya giveaway at the time serving nearly 1,200 plates at the event.
View ArticleChristian actress Sope Aluko says 'Black Panther' set felt 'almost like church'
Sope Aluko, a Christian actress from Nigeria who plays the character Shaman in the film, said the set felt “almost like church."
View ArticleBook Notes: A record that can’t be beat
“Girl Running: Bobbi Gibb and the Boston Marathon” Written by Annette Bay Pimentel. Illustrated by Micha Archer. Published by Nancy Paulsen Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, NYC, 2018....
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: This will curl your hair
When I first heard that they had made curling an Olympic sport, I was a little surprised.How is curling your hair a competitive sport? It doesn’t take all that much effort to lift and twist a curling...
View ArticleEASL recognizes winners at meeting
The East Ascension Sportsman’s League recognized the winners of the 2017 hunting and fishing competitions at Monday night’s meeting.
View ArticleSusan Sparks: You can’t love your neighbor when you’re ‘hangry’
A biscuit almost destroyed my marriage. In my defense, it was not just any biscuit. It was a fluffy lard and butter biscuit at the H & H restaurant in Macon, Georgia. To be clear, you don’t order...
View Article'Today Show' host Kathie Lee Gifford praises 'incredible' and 'humble' Billy...
“Today” show host Kathie Lee Gifford reacted to the death of pastor and Christian evangelist Rev. Billy Graham on Wednesday morning.
View ArticleWhat Billy Graham taught us about a healthy relationship between religion and...
Billy Graham, who prayed with presidents and met world leaders, died on Feb. 21, 2018.
View ArticleNetworx: Leaking window causes and repairs
When’s the best time to spot a leaking window? In the middle of a rainstorm, of course. When’s the worst time to fix a leaking window? Ditto. Don’t panic, though. Get out your phone and take a picture...
View ArticleThe Farr Side: On the fence about Timberlake’s latest
Chances are, Justin Timberlake’s latest album, “Man Of The Woods,” would have debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 200 had he not performed the halftime show at Super Bowl LII. But the world’s biggest...
View ArticleDrug overdoses contribute to record number of organ donors
Two days before he died of a drug overdose, Tony Shires stripped off his shirt in the middle of Circleville’s Pumpkin Show to sop up his 5-year-old nephew’s bloody nose.Even when he was high, Tony was...
View ArticleToday’s Workout: Work on shoulder strength with alternating row
When it comes to shoulder fitness, whether you are building for strength or function, this area needs extra care. Our move today is an alternating upright row. The focus is the whole shoulder area and...
View ArticleTurn your bath into a luxurious spa experience
You work hard! It's time to draw yourself a bath and settle in for some "Me" time. Check out our picks for ways to make your bathtub a full spa experience.
View ArticleTicket to Write: Beers on the canal; 'hygge' with your honey
The canawlers who plied the Ohio and Erie Canal in the early 19th century enjoyed their beer, especially when they got to the summit at Akron. There, boats passing through the extensive series of locks...
View ArticleTravel: Museum-rich Steel City worth a day trip
PITTSBURGH — A warm, sunny day might not be the best time to visit a museum, no matter how comprehensive or fascinating the collection.Ah, but the height of winter offers the perfect opportunity for a...
View ArticleWine Me Dine Me: It’s all about how you feel
How you feel in a restaurant is so important. In my 15 years as a restaurant reviewer, I’ve been to more than 800 different restaurants and that’s just “on the job”. I dine out at many restaurants for...
View ArticleLooking Up: Bright yellow star Capella awaits you
The bright yellow star Capella shines nearly overhead in early evenings in late February/early March, as seen from mid-northern America. At 7 p.m. this week, just step outside and look high up. If the...
View ArticleThe Bible gets a going-over by the 'toad people'
As many know, my interest in religion cuts a wide swath. If a Buddhist monk in Tibet has a little something to say, I want to hear it. And recently, I've been hearing more and more from Christians who...
View ArticleAs religious practice declines, religious charities scramble for resources
Calls for help in communities have been piling up, but it's getting harder for religious groups to answer them.
View ArticleMusic and the Spoken Word: 'A calm and modest life'
Today the temptation is as strong as ever to seek happiness in a restless pursuit of success. And yet the faster we run, the more likely we are to run right past what we're seeking. We need time to...
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