Stone: It’s Tuesday and Wimpy owes Popeye money

“They call it Stormy Monday, but Tuesday’s just as bad. Lord, and Wednesday’s worse, and Thursday’s all so sad. The eagle flies on Friday and Saturday, and I go out to play.

Rich: Aunt Fairy

Every time we sing “Precious Memories” at church or at a funeral, I think of my daddy’s Aunt Fairy, who raised him.His daddy beat him. His mama left him.

Letter to the Editor: How much is enough for city savings?

Dear Editor,Many cities ask: how much in savings is needed to cover risks and obligations in a community?

Letter to the Editor: Y’all come

Dear Editor,If you did not vote in the primary on May 19, you have another chance. In fact, only 37% of voters in Greene County showed up.

Yarbrough: Reminder of privilege and responsibility for these words

As if this job isn’t hard enough already—trying to get nouns and verbs to agree (and trust me, they can be very disagreeable)—I have learned that this column is now the subject of regular dissection by a group of discerning ladies in Dalton.

Stone: While my guitar gently weeps

“And if I don’t get to heaven and I go down there below,Better be a guitar when I get there, or I will refuse to go.Once there was a time I was hungry, and I’d findOnce There Was a Time, by Alvin LeeOnce, I had six electric guitars.I sold the last one Sunday, so I’m now down to one old, beat-up...

Rich: What a treat

The early evening was perfect, without a hint of the humidity that haunts the South during the summer months.The three of us met in the hotel lobby, then drove to the restaurant. After parking a couple of blocks away, we meandered along the sidewalk, telling stories as we walked.“Look!”

Letter to the Editor: Poking the bear

Dear Editor,President Donald Trump’s Justice Department has established a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund using taxpayer dollars to settle lawsuits and compensate individuals the administration claims were victims of government overreach.

Letter to the Editor: Former chief comments on story

Dear Editor,This is Bill Ashburn, retired Police Chief of Madison.I recently read your article about the current Police Chief being placed on administrative leave. I also noticed that you referenced me in your article.

Yarbrough: Elections not over ‘til they’re over

The good news is that the primary elections are over. The bad news is the primary elections are not over—we now have runoffs. Then it will all be over, except it won’t be.