Letters to the Editor: March 18, 2026

Body Thankful for Bible column The following letter was addressed to Publisher David Brown.

My View: Voting with gerrymander a bad option

Body If you’d like to serve in an elected office, there are a couple ways to get there. One, you could file for a position in an upcoming election, sell voters on your ideas and earn their votes.

Time for a Smile: Uncle Vinny prompts end of childhood activity

Body The other day, my son informed me that his teacher is going to allow each student to bring in something different, strange or uncommon for show and tell.

Hillbilly Ranger: Remington, Russell still loom large in Western art

Body Willie Nelson said it best in his song “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys …” Mine, too, since the days my playmates and I listened to the afternoon’s installment of The Lone Ranger on the

Skills & Success: Murphy High expands students’ career & technical opportunities

Body Murphy High School, the largest high school in Cherokee County, serves more than 400 students in grades 9-12.

My View: Good vibes when voting this election

Body When I first registered to vote in the glorious 1980s and continuing into the ’90s, I felt fantastic just about every time I was able to cast a ballot, as there was positivity across America.

Your Opinion Matters: What do you think of the U.S. government’s decision to join Israel in bombing Iran?

Body This week’s question: What do you think of the U.S. government’s decision to join Israel in bombing Iran?

Letters to the Editor for March 11, 2026

Body ‘Are you listening?’ What part of “death to America” do you not understand? You are the “Great Satan.” An infidel to be destroyed. Are you listening?

Roads Less Traveled: The Christmas carol that was born in Murphy

Body The Great Depression was a time of misery and hardship in 1933, especially in a small rural town like Murphy. 

When to say 'when' on primary

Body By Tom Campbell / Guest Columnist