The Ballad of Blackjack: Chapter Twenty-Three
By: Travis Naughton When the captain of the flatboat handed Blackjack a stoneware jug and ordered his passenger to join him in a drink, Blackjack politely refused, telling the skipper
Tribute to our Hometown Heroes
By: Frank Burkett A story that needs to be told. A legacy is usually when a large amount of money or valuable property
Around Town: Nov. 29, 2023
By: Ernie Wren Here’s an idea for ringing in the Christmas Season, how about ringing a bell for the Red Kettle Campaign to help others? Bern Bonderer is coordinating the
Ernie’s Edibles: Murry’s
By: Ernie Wren Frog legs and green pepper rings! These, along with a delicious French Dip sandwich, were on my lunch plate at Murry’s at 3107 Green Meadows Way in
Around Town: Nov. 22, 2023
By: Ernie Wren Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving tomorrow and a safe holiday weekend. I appreciate and am thankful for my family, friends, and faith, and
The Ballad of Blackjack: Chapter Twenty-Two
By: Travis Naughton “What time is it?” a sleepy Jane asked. “Half past ten,” Blackjack said, reading the time on his father’s pocket watch, the very same one that Jane
Out of My Mind: 2,516 Days—and Counting
By: Travis Naughton Mondays aren’t usually what most folks would consider to be celebration-worthy occasions. Were it not for Monday Night Football, the first day of the workweek would have
Destiny Awaits
Destiny. It was meant to be. It was destined to happen. Usually, these words are spoken when something good happens to us or to a loved one. We don’t use
National Days: Nov. 15-21, 2023
By: Ernie Wren Wednesday Nov. 15th: National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day (which for me is typically most nights after 8pm, or during any football gametime)- This could also be
Around Town: Nov. 15, 2023
By: Ernie Wren It’s great to see the new location of Helping Hands Southern Boone open up! This “Free Store” offers a great many choices at no charge: household items,
