Yarbrough: Make way for a new oxymoron – United Methodist

We are all familiar with the term “oxymoron,” meaning a figure of speech that combines words with opposing meanings, such as bittersweet or jumbo shrimp, freezer burn, or pretty ugly. Here’s a new one to add to the list: United Methodist.

Smith: Georgia businessman embodies hard work and friendship

Seeing someone flourish in business usually reflects they are truly happy in their occupation and makes you realize the ultimate fulfillment beyond family compatibility is to passionately enjoy what you do for gainful employment.

Rich: Praying in the right place

It happened recently. Tink and I had just finished a video conference call. Chatting face to face by video screen was something that I thought George Jetson would take to his cartoon grave and yet it happens regularly across the globe.

Letter to the Editor: Republicans, let’s go!

Dear Editor, Joe Biden believes he has a mandate to change the soul of America. To him that means we need to indoctrinate our children in Critical Race Theory (CRT), the merits of Socialism, and against God. It means the minuscule LGBTQ+ segment of our society gets more focus than the majority.

Yarbrough: What is fueling Georgia Power’s rate increases?

If you happen to be a Georgia Power Company customer, I have some good news and some bad news. Let’s get the bad news out of the way first. Your bill is going up $16 per month starting June 1. That’s on top of what you are already paying for your service. And the good news?

Smith: Warm and unforgettable friendship

For an extended period before COVID, annual trips to the British Open were excursions that “made” my summers. Spending a fortnight in the United Kingdom after a side trip on the continent brought about stimulating affiliations and exposures. Warm friendships ensued.

Rich: A Memorial memory never to be forgotten

The last living link to an almost-forgotten story that happened during an almost-forgotten time, took her last breath a month ago. Her name was Mildred Lawson. It’s easy to mourn a life well spent and well served to God, country, and community.

Letters to the Editor: The buses are coming

Dear Editor, On Friday, May 12, marked the first day following the lifting of Title 42, a pandemic-era policy initiated in March 2020 that allowed for limiting border crossings for public health reasons.

Yarbrough: Biden or Trump; not much choice at all

A recent poll from the Associated Press and the University of Chicago’s NORC research center found that 70 percent of Americans, including 44 percent of Republicans and 63 percent of independents, do not want Donald Trump to run for president in 2024.

Smith: Remembering when cotton was king

In the last fortnight, I rode by a farm in South Georgia where cotton was making its way toward harvest.