Category Archives: general

No doubt you’ve noticed that some newspaper columnists occasionally do a “From the Mailbag” column, serving up readers’ comments, questions, and corrections. I am one of those columnists. You might… Read more »

  When my sons were teenagers, my wife worked an early morning shift for a period of time, so I was responsible for getting them ready for school. This included… Read more »

Vinyl Express playlist archive 2016-2023 As heard on BIG FM 106.9 and Big1069.com  VINYL EXPRESS PLAYLIST FOR APRIL 29, 2023 Viny Awards Hour 1 1. I Can Dream About You-… Read more »

Well, this is embarrassing. I got a very kind email from a loyal reader who wrote, “I really enjoy your columns. You make me laugh every week.” This concerns me,… Read more »

Americans have been in a bad mood for the past few years, and as my Papaw Carroll would say about his aches and pains, “It ain’t gettin’ any better.” For… Read more »

How did the Braves win the 2021 World Series? 1. The manager. I’m as quick as anyone (some might say quicker than most) to second-guess Brian Snitker’s in-game decisions. “He’s… Read more »

  This is a column I should have written a long time ago, but with the Atlanta Braves in the World Series, now is the perfect time. It’s sort of… Read more »

I witnessed a rare sight while enjoying my fast food lunch. The manager was at the next table interviewing a job applicant. They were chatting before I started, and the… Read more »

I am so happy to welcome a new member to my WRCB Channel 3 family. Meteorologist Cedric Haynes was born and raised in Dalton, Georgia, and is a proud graduate… Read more »

CBS Sunday Morning recently aired a story about Mount Airy, North Carolina, the inspiration for Mayberry of “Andy Griffith Show” fame. Ted Koppel interviewed the townsfolk, who reflected on Mount… Read more »