Opinion

Fly High Like an Eagle

By: Travis Naughton On the evening of February 24, Southern Boone lost one of its most beloved residents, Crystal Branch. Crystal was an exemplary educator, a successful coach, a respected

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Around Town: Feb. 21, 2024

By: Ernie Wren Who wants to have a fling? If you do, you’re in luck, because the annual “Spring Fling” fundraiser for the Southern Boone Senior Center is coming up

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Immigration Then and Now

By: Frank Burkett Immigration is a huge reason America became the greatest Nation of all time. Those immigrants that came here in the17th, 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries came

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Around Town: Feb. 14, 2024

By: Ernie Wren Happy Valentine’s Day! It was so great to see so many people at The Burg’s special Valentine Day Dinner this past Saturday. They sold out of tickets!

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National Days: Feb. 14-20

By: Ernie Wren Wednesday Feb. 14th- Valentine’s Day: When you get lucky enough to find that one, true love, treat every day as Valentine’s Day. But on this day, be

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The Good News

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Forty days later we will observe Good Friday, the day on which Jesus was crucified. It is very important that we understand

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