May 2012

May 23rd, 2012
Written by Jodie Blankenship in Feature Stories, Latest News with 0 Comments
The concept of debtor’s prisons today, most would consider a past uncaring practice by the criminal justice system. A practice viewed as a callous and unacceptable way to punish those incapable of paying off money owed to another. To place people in jail for being unable to pay their bills is a notion that appears heartless as well as hypocritical. The imprisoned cannot pay the bills, thus,...
May 22nd, 2012
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in Cause and Civility, Latest News with 0 Comments
The Southern Baptist Convention, the largest protestant denomination, could elect its first African-American president in June. This is a deliberate step to move beyond its long history of promoting and preaching racial segregation, which predates the Civil War. The Convention was actually born out of a conflict over slavery. Baptists in the south supported slavery and Baptists in the north...
May 21st, 2012
Written by Wendy Innes in Feature Stories, Latest News with 1 Comment
Perhaps no group of people has a higher list of stereotypes than those who call the Appalachian Mountains home. When many people think of the Appalachian Mountain people, what normally comes to mind is Snuffy Smith smoking a corncob pipe, wearing overalls, and being lazy. Many of the stereotypes that people think of today originate from a single publication called "A Strange Land and Peculiar...
May 17th, 2012
Written by Rita Cook in Latest News, Our Daily Walk with 0 Comments
Herbs are the most decadent and useful plants a person can use in their garden. Whether it’s a window box in an apartment, a small yard with a few favorites, or a full-blown landscaping project featuring all the best herbs for health and healing, having herbs in your life is a real boost. While just about any herb you choose is a good choice for something that ails you, these top five herbs...
May 16th, 2012
Written by Rita Cook in Latest News, The Welcoming Table with 0 Comments
It’s a celebration that in Wales is as big a deal as St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland. St. David’s Day on March 1 every year is all about feasting and parades in the street. Even more important though, eating Wale’s Bara Brith Welsh Tea Cake.According to The Petit Four website, the day honors the prophecy surrounding St. David and the day Wales was freed of all Saxons. No surprise that the Brits...

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