College

Those soft SEC nonconference football schedules? Mean less but won’t go away

While I got ya, here are a few things: 1. More Mercers and UMasses. It just means less.…

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Amsden: Even overflowing, St. Joseph the Worker welcomes all

Mr. James Marples, in his letter published in this paper on Dec. 7, “agree[s] with the Pope’s decision…

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The Closing Windows of the NFL

Let’s talk about windows. Not the ones on your house currently adorned with Christmas decorations, nor the kind…

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First Things First: Having right gun, safe handling important for new youth hunters

I recently had my oldest grandson out blinking with a .22. Connor is 8, but none of the…

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Longview vs. DeSoto

Longview (11-2) vs. DeSoto (11-2) Time: 3 p.m. Saturday Stadium: McLane Stadium, 1001 South Martin Luther King Boulevard,…

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TV/Radio for Saturday, Dec. 7

TV Auto/Motor Sports Racing Formula 1: Abu Dhabi GP, practice 3 4:25 a.m. ESPNEWS Formula 1: Abu Dhabi…

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TV/Radio for Sunday, Dec. 8

TV Auto/Motor Sports Racing Formula 1: Abu Dhabi GP 6:55 a.m. ESPN2 College Basketball: Men Maryland at Purdue…

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The NFL’s Holiday Season begins

Happy holiday season, dear readers! I celebrated Black Friday in the same way I always do, by going…

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The Great Divide: The argument of forward-facing sonar continues to grow

When it comes to bass fishing, I do not remember anything as divisive as forward-facing sonar. I mean…

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Skandera and Carney: Adults as well as kids need civics lessons

In an era of political polarization and widespread civic illiteracy, an unlikely group is spearheading a movement to…