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Wow...
In a recent MSNBC "Lean In" commercial, Tulane professor and network commentator Melissa Harris-Perry said this about traditional parenthood:
Political correctness
With all of the pressures of living in today's world - like not having a job, a possible war with Korea again, having the fear of not having proper medical insurance because of government rules and regulations - the one thing we shouldn't have to worry about is the abusive political correctness that is heaped upon us every day, mostly by a single-minded minority of unhappy people.
Newspapers
Recently, we were asked if newspapers were going the way of the Pony Express.
Cheating scandal
This past week, the architect of the great Atlanta school cheating scandal and her gang of fellow alleged cheaters showed up at the Fulton County Jail to post bonds so they could remain free until a jury of their peers decides their fate.
Development
Lately, we have been talking about how industries like Baxter International relocating here are going to be a boon to our local economy.
Lunch with Lions
Like a gift that keeps on giving, our local Lions continue to give to our community.
Happy Easter
God expects from men something more than at such times, and that it were much to be wished for the credit of their religion as well as the satisfaction of their conscience that their Easter devotions would in some measure come up to their Easter dress.
Attacking our beliefs
November 1956, During a diplomatic reception... Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev told Western diplomats: "About the capitalist states, it doesn't depend on you whether we (Soviet Union) exist. If you don't like us, don't accept our invitations and don't invite us to come to see you. Whether you like it our not, history is on our side. We will bury you." source: U.S. Department of Energy Timeline Many of ...
Yarbrough: Walking into the lion's den
I have a good idea what Daniel felt like when he was tossed into the lion's den way back yonder. I found myself last week on the floor of the State House and the State Senate, looking eyeball-to-eyeball with some of the very folks I have cuffed around in this space over the years.
New newsletter
Covington is a wonderful place to live, a place where it's easy to forget how many people are in our community because it still maintains a small-town vibe. But it's not exactly the place to go for entertainment on the weekends. Most of our staff live locally and travel out of Covington for entertainment. It seemed only natural to try and help the people of Covington by educating them on what's going on in the world of entertainment, as well as the world of news.
Keep lottery money local
We ran into a local convenience store the other day to get a bag of ice. In front of us was a woman with two children buying milk and other food products; she paid by using her EBT card.
ZIP code change
The Covington News has been one of Baxter International's biggest advocates, standing behind county leaders in their efforts to make the company's landing in Stanton Springs industrial park a smooth one.
Bye, Tommy
We have bittersweet feelings as we ponder the retirement of longtime Recreation Director Tommy Hailey.
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Fear
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself…" ~ Franklin Delano Roosevelt's address at his first inauguration. If you're reading this, you woke up yesterday to find that the world as we know it did not end and the sky has not fallen. During the last month, we have been constantly reminded that because of the forced budget cuts that took place late Friday, major calamity was set to befall everyone in the ...
Bids
Recently, there has been much discussion on how the county has let out its bids for contracted services.
Our Thoughts: Change
In a special called meeting, the Newton County Board of Commissioners met and actually did the right thing Tuesday.
Our Thoughts: Award
We are pleased to see that Louise Adams, long-time teacher and community activist was honored by the Newton Fund with its coveted Pat Patrick Big Heart award.
Guns
With the shootings in Newtown, Conn., along with other tragedies throughout the country in recent months, the possibility of some type of gun control, and concern over such legislation seems at an all-time high.
Salem Overlay project
In last Sunday's edition, we ran an update of a community meeting held last week to discuss the future of the Salem Overlay project.
Honoring our heroes
"True heroism is remarkable sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost."
Applaud our schools
Our schools often get a bad rap, so we always make sure to praise them to the rooftops when they succeed. Despite what some might say, this happens more often than not. They succeed in small ways every day, they open their doors. When a child begins to recognize words for the first time and takes that leap into reading, when a student suddenly, with the help of a dedicated teacher, understands that tricky math problem - these are the small successes that are seldom lauded.
Our Thoughts: Chicken Little be gone
Chicken Little: A confirmed pessimist, particularly one who warns of impending disaster.
Our Thoughts: Pure gall
The Newton County Board of Commissioners recently gave a five-year extension of its lawn maintenance contract to locally owned Durden's Lawn Maintenance.
Great corporate citizen
One of the most exciting times for a community is the announcement of a brand new industry coming to town. The excitement about new jobs and more tax money is thrilling, particularly in this economy.
We'll help you find low gas prices
Here we go again. If you haven't already noticed a big hole in your pocketbook, you will the next time you fill up. Gas prices are once again approaching the $4 mark.
Obama’s state
Thomas Jefferson was an American patriot and our country's third president, but, like all of us, he had his personal faults. However, Jefferson lived in a period of time where people were more easily able to separate their personal failings from their ability to lead in public.
Congrats Leigh Anne
Covington has hired a new city manager and when Leigh Anne Knight officially takes over, she'll be the first female city manager in Covington's history.
Bigger police presence
If you've seen any shiny, new Covington police cars around town or parked overnight in your neighborhood, you've noticed the effects of a new program instituted by Police Chief Stacey Cotton.
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