Columns

One Year and Waiting

One year and waiting by Daniel Gardner, Special to the Gazette One year ago today we were eating breakfast at the Starkville Café. John came over to talk about politics. He asked what I planned to write that week. I...

July 17, 2025 · Daniel Gardner

Big Green

Environmental groups are now rich. In 2020 (the most recent data available), they collected $8 billion in donations. $8 billion! “The environmental industrial complex actually has more money in the PR game, the...

July 17, 2025 · John Stossel

Twists & Turns: Cataracts? Don't Over-React

All kinds of things happen as we get older, and we just have to roll with the punches. Unfortunately, I have never been much of a roller. I tend to get stressed, anxious and even occasionally (depending on the punch)...

July 17, 2025 · Judy Causey Love

Terry's Creek News

CATHERINE BROWN Terry’s Creek News Bro. Kent Campbell Welcome everyone to our worship service last Sunday morning. After announcements Bonnie McDaniel shared the story with the children which they enjoy so much. Our...

July 10, 2025 · Catherine Brown

Felder's Purplish Picks

I’m told I have difficulty with colors. Without going too far into shades and hues and other color-shifting terms, is it only me confused over exactly which is what? My July 4th celebrations usually include a...

July 10, 2025 · Felder Rushing

3 No-Cook Dinners That'll Keep Your Kitchen Cool This Summer

I know what you’re thinking… how do you serve dinner without cooking… at least a little? I deliberately omitted the word “salad” from the headline so you’d keep reading. Believe it or not, there are salads...

July 10, 2025 · Kara Kimbrough

God has richly blessed America TAW

I was reading one of my favorite daily writers, Jeff Childers, author of “Coffee & Covid” a Substack publication. Childers’ Monday June 30 article, “GIFTS AND GRIFTS” included the answer to a question I’ve...

July 10, 2025 · Daniel Gardner, Special to the Gazette

Worried Man Blues

“Worry? …Why do I let myself worry? Wonderin’ …What in the world did I do???” Do you recall this Patsy Cline riff from the 1961 hit ‘Crazy’? This heart-rending song, written by Willie Nelson, is recognized...

July 10, 2025 · Dwalia South, MD

Terry's Creek News

CATHERINE BROWN Terry’s Creek News As I begin this column it is with a very heavy sad heart. Last Saturday evening about 6:00 pm, my daughter went to the bathroom. I was in my bedroom, I heard a bump noise. She had...

July 3, 2025 · Catherine Brown

Felder's Fixes

Page A6 Thursday, July 3, 2025 MAGNOLIA GAZETTE Here it is early Summer, and I’m looking to avoid extra garden work in this heat and humidity while going proactive for a better Autumn. I will get to ways to reduce our...

July 3, 2025 · Felder Rushing

Things I'm Obsessed With...So Far

We’re only a little over halfway through 2025 and I’m already obsessed with a few things. I’m referring to new supermarket products I’ve discovered; restaurant meals I can’t stop dreaming about, destinations...

July 3, 2025 · Kara Kimbrough

Is the tide turning yet?

by Daniel Gardner, Special to the Gazette On June 22 President Trump launched “Operation Midnight Hammer” that severely affected Iran’s ability to produce a nuclear bomb. The operation used more than 125 aircraft...

July 3, 2025 · Daniel Gardner

The Secret Sauce That Made America

Is the tide turning yet? by Daniel Gardner, Special to the Gazette On June 22 President Trump launched “Operation Midnight Hammer” that severely affected Iran’s ability to produce a nuclear bomb. The operation...

July 3, 2025 · John Stossel

Celebrate The 4th of July & Stay Cool In The Process

4TH OF JULY CHEESECAKE--- Berry Patriotic Cheesecake Fluff Salad is the easiest possible dessert to make for a Fourth of July gathering, but you wouldn’t know that from the creamy, delicious taste. The Fourth of July...

June 30, 2025 · Kara Kimbrough

FELDER'S TIPS FOR WEEDS

Got weeds? Me too, and it’s a Sisyphean chore to keep them in check. I wish folks could see my face when they say ask for and get my honest advice, and proceed to tell me I just don’t understand. I mean, this old...

May 29, 2025 · Felder Rushing

Sites & Bites: 'SECRET'S IN THE SAUCE' THIS SUMMER

I’m stealing this phrase…”Secret’s in the sauce” from an old TV commercial and claiming it as the motto for Summer ‘25. More specifically, I’ll use it anytime I’m serving burgers, steaks, pork chops or...

May 29, 2025 · Kara Kimbrough

Blessed are the peacemakers

by Daniel Gardner, Special to the Gazette Our annual pilgrimage to Saulsbury for Memorial Day stirred up familiar memories of people and places, of family and friends who are still here or long departed. We’re...

May 29, 2025 · Daniel Gardner

SOCIALIST UTOPIA

Bizarrely, 62% of young Americans hold a “favorable view” of socialism. How can they be so ignorant? Socialism has been tried by lots of countries. It’s failed. It always fails. China prospered somewhat only after...

May 29, 2025 · John Stossel

Terry's Creek News

CATHERINE BROWN Terry’s Creek News As we gathered in God’s House to Worship, welcome and announcements were made by Bro. Kent Campbell. Then the Mothers were recognized and the Children presented each Mother a gift....

May 22, 2025 · Catherine Brown

Felder's Beauty Spots

Got spots? After this rainy spring we are seeing a lot of leafspot fungi infections on garden plants; practically speaking, there isn’t much we can do about them. Not talking beauty marks, like the cheek freckle on...

May 22, 2025 · Felder Rushing

Sites & Bites: 'Beach Food' & Vacations Are On My Mind

Counting the days until it’s time to pack the car and head to the beach? Nothing’s quite as therapeutic as a vacation of sun, sand, shimmering water and seafood. As much as I enjoy dining at restaurants while on...

May 22, 2025 · Kara Kimbrough

Trump seeks peace

by Daniel Gardner, Special to the Gazette All President Trump knows is how to win. That’s good for America and ultimately good for the world. But it’s infuriating for those with Trump-Derangement-Syndrome. In the...

May 22, 2025 · Daniel Gardner

School Choice

Now that Texas and South Carolina have passed school choice bills, parents will be able to choose the best school for their kids in 17 states. Why not all states? After all, competition improves services. The Post...

May 22, 2025 · John Stossel

Twists & Turns: Choices We Make

GOOD CHOICES: (USU-ALLY THE HARDEST ROAD) Be nice to people. Even if they aren’t always nice to you. Just remember: What goes around comes around. And sometimes you get to see it happen. Be careful how you spend your...

May 22, 2025 · Judy Causey Love