Opinion Archive

Many years ago, when I was in college, I drove home along I-95 for an extended weekend.

Several years ago, while working in LaGrange, Georgia, the newspaper covered a horrific story.

A cooler was found on the side of road, and a dead newborn was inside, leading to a 14-month investigation. A 19-year-old woman was eventually arrested and charged with murder.

Earlier this month, we reported that a major grocer could open late next year by Richburg Lane in north Crestview.

And just like that, the summer is gone.


The first day of school isn’t until Aug. 12 but for our local high school fall athletes Monday is the first official day of fall practice. Of course, as any athlete, coach or parent of an athlete will tell you, summer isn’t what it used to be.

A relative recently asked for my opinion on her pastor’s Bible commentary recommendation to her. Of course, the commentaries he recommended are those he uses for his own personal study. I considered his list of three and, whereas they would provide a reader with some interesting information on the Bible, in my opinion, they were not the best for helping someone better understand the message of the Bible.

A few nights ago, I was up late, sitting on the couch, watching TV.

I was trying to take my mind off the stresses of the world at a too-late hour, well beyond the time I should’ve been in bed.

On July 6, more than 400 cars lined up at the Old Spanish Trail Amphitheater in Crestview to receive food from a free giveaway.

I really enjoyed writing the story about Baker’s offensive line that appears in this week’s News Bulletin.  


Strictly focusing on the offensive line during last Thursday’s practice, my mind was flooded with memories of my time in the trenches at Gulf Breeze. There is so much to being an offensive lineman that most people don’t understand.

We’ve all heard our grandparents talk about growing up, back in the day, when a couple of quarters would buy a glass-bottled Coca-Cola and a pack of baseball cards.

In the Lion King, there’s a memorable scene where Mufasa, king of the Pride Lands, stands with his son, Simba, overlooking Pride Rock. Speaking of the future, Mufasa explains that at some point, his time in the circle of life will end, and it will be Simba’s time to rule.