Is it time for the 28th Amendment?
It was 21 years ago when the last amendment to the U.S. Constitution was approved. It was 21 years before that for the 26th Amendment. So is it time for another one? Editor Don Whitten takes a look at some suggestions to be discussed by the National Constitution Center. (June 3, 2013, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Terry League writes about the historic Cedar Oaks home and the L.Q.C. Lamar House, suggesting that voters be polled to determine who should pay for the upkeep and operating expenses. (June 3, 2013, Page 4)
Finding your car locked – and your keys inside
Have you experienced that feeling when you go to your vehicle, can’t find your keys and then realize they’re locked inside? Editor Don Whitten suggests a bit of humor and some luck in dealing with the problem. (May 31, 2013, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Members of the Lafayette Elementary School faculty and staff write to than the PTO for its contributions this year, while Jessica Perkins writes to thank all who volunteered for, and contributed to, More Than A Meal. (May 31, 2013, Page 4A)
Get out and vote
With city elections just days away, Staff Writer Melanie Addington stressed the importance of being involved as she urges all voters to take part in next Tuesday’s election. (May 30, 2013, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Carolyn Ross writes about the decision to classify the Fort Hood shooting as “workplace violence” rather than terrorism and urges citizens upset with that decision to let leaders know their displeasure. (May 30, 2013, Page 4)
Term limits idea beginning to look better
Editor Don Whitten, long opposed to term limits, writes that he might be changing his mind about how long we allow members of Congress to serve. (May 29, 2013, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Maralyn Howell Bullion writes about Monday’s Memorial Day program and encourages everyone to make time for the event next year. (May 29, 2013, Page 4)
Oink
Local columnist Jimmy Reed relates the story of a treasured, if somewhat unusual, pet of his childhood mentor Jaybird: a pig named Oink. (May 28, 2013, Page 4A)
Take time now to learn about your past
Did your father or grandfather serve the country in the military? How did your parents meet? What is your family background? Staff Writer Alyssa Schnugg warns that most of us are going to end up not knowing full answers to those questions if we don’t take the time now to learn about our past. (May 24, 2013, Page 4A)
