Know your heroes

You know what a hero looks like? Look for Bennie Adkins. He’s one of them, certified by the President of the United States. That luminary awarded then Sergeant First Class, now Command Sergeant Major (retired) Adkins the Distinguished Service Cross, the U.S. Army’s...

Doing your part

This past Monday was Earth Day. Who knew? Now I’m no long haired, barefooted, tree-hugging hippie, but I do love our planet. In fact, I love it so much that I’ve decided to buy a house here. The good Lord created a mighty fine masterpiece, and we have done a mighty...

Indians killing eagles and the FBI fumble

If you found a baby crow that had fallen from its nest, would you be breaking the law if you picked it up, secured it, and cared for it until it was old enough to fly? Yes, according to federal wildlife authorities. If you stomped and killed the baby crow, would you...