December 2025 Edition

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  • Fog

    Gary Miller

    One of the conditions that hunters must face this time of year is the fog. Sometimes it lingers seemingly all day making it difficult to see, especially when hunting with firearms. And then there’s the drive to the hunt. Just seeing each turn can sometimes be almost impossible without some type of marker. This is the case at one of my hunting locations. Over the years I have marked a particular turn by a light. While driving down the road this light creates an illusion that it is in the...

  • BREAKING NEWS: Don't neglect health during the holidays

    Guest Writer, Sarah Ross Adams

    Now that it's halfway through the holiday season, what better time to discuss how this time of year affects one's health? Holiday foods (whether sugary sweets or salty sides) often have a greater impact on our bodies than we realize. You may already be noticing subtle signs: fatigue after indulging in sweets, or swelling in your fingers or ankles after a particularly salty meal. These responses are normal, but they highlight how powerfully our diet influences our well-being. Among the many...

  • Southern Gardening Potpourri for December

    Judge Peggy Givhan

    It is just unbelievable how quickly 2025 has flown by- like a rocket ship. But here we are at my favorite time of the year which is busy with family, friends and community. Although the stores in our area have had their Christmas decorations, trees, and Christmas baskets on the shelves since October, I am now in the mood to take all of this in. December is not only the busiest time of the year, but mainly the holiest one for Christians. So let's not get so busy that we forget what Christmas is...

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