At the June 3 county commission meeting, I learned about a request for up to $50,000 of our tax dollars for a $300,000 jumbotron for the high school. A jumbotron is a…
Category: Letters to the Editor
Surrender by Fear
Scripture tells us, DO NOT FEAR, have faith. How many churches (perhaps one you attend) have conceded much of what they did prior to Covid-19, for most, if not all, of the…
Importance of early childhood education
Early child development is a very important part of a child’s life. It is a fundamental that teaches us, that while a child is playing they are also learning. At this point…
Attitude matters
This is another revisited and realigned article from Emerald’s Gem Box written January 15, 2020, titled “A good attitude is something that can be managed and learned.” Again, I strongly agree with…
Existing gun laws work- when they are applied
Last week we saw how to reduce Chicago’s gun violence problem, where people are gunned down on a regular basis despite Illinois having among the toughest gun laws in these United States….
Whatever it is you do in life, do it well
In my book, there’s no such thing as “menial labor”. Everyone that works an honest job is a valuable member of the work force. Those jobs labeled as “menial” are necessary to…
R.E.S.P.E.C.T
This is revisited, realigned article written by Publisher, Emerald Greene-Parsons on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 titled “Respect for Parents and Adults – And the Lack of it.” Yes, I kept this inspiring…
Ignoring America’s Black on Black violent crime and instead blaming police
We live in an upside-down world when it comes to facts and logic. People with zero law enforcement experience are now citing best practices for law enforcement while once again ignoring the…
I DID IT and NO ONE OWES ME ANYTHING!!!
“I DID IT!”…unless you are a defendant in a court room or in a police interrogation room, those three one syllable words bring pride, joy, and a sense of accomplishment to life….
It’s not the guns fault Once again the FBI and local law enforcement ignored warning signs of a mass murderer
Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa faces 10 counts of first-degree murder. According to his older brother, Alissa is mentally ill. He is a paranoid, anti-social and violent man. This fact is being completely…
Limiting voter access is wrong
Since the last election, Republican legislators in 35 states (including Florida) have introduced bills to limit, discourage or otherwise make widespread voter participation difficult. These insidious efforts include restrictions on mail-in ballots,…
Is fairness in the media important?
Fairness is important, especially in journalism, which requires differing insights, in order for those seeking information to form their own opinions. In this process, we may be introduced to what seems far-fetched…
Debt, division, guns, and emotion
Debt According to government data source “US Revenues and Expenses 1789-FY25” on , facts, not emotion, under the 8 years of president G.W. Bush, deficit spending totaled over $2 trillion. Under 8…
School Board explores closed meetings
Shirley Washington, what are you thinking when you want to keep the public from attending a School Board Meeting? It looks like you want to keep the pesky public from having their…
First things first
The article in Wednesday’s paper dated March 24, “Not Important” really got my attention because it raised the issue about School District properties, and why they are in “Rack and Ruin.” It…
Worst-case scenario
Since Trump lost the election, I said at the time in that the Supreme Court would not allow the election to be stolen due to the evidence that Trump’s team presented. Boy,…
We must fight to protect public’s right to watch their elected officials
For democracy to function, citizens must have the right to know what their elected officials are doing and saying. The right to full and public notice of when elected officials are discussing…
Not important?
Upon reading the article on Friday, March 19, “School District holds millions worth in properties.” As a new resident on Pearl Street, I am perplexed as to the “why” these properties are…
Remember, it is our money
At a recent Jefferson County School Board meeting it was suggested that the Board have meetings that are not open to the public. In a startling accounting the notion that too many…
Time for Black Churches to relax dress codes?
In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, God opposes the proud but shows favor to…
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