Opinion

I have only one thing to say this week. WOW! South Mississippi County is wearing a feather in our hat this week. Rivercrest and Osceola will be battling each other for the 3A state basketball championship in Hot Spring Friday afternoon. This means we all win... either way...

Here’s just a little piece of wisdom I thought I would impart. Posting a video of yourself on Facebook® does not make you a movie star. In fact, your five minutes of fame could actually ruin your reputation. And, this new Tik Tok... it is dangerous! Children throughout the world are being targeted and lured away from their homes. And, please don’t get me started on the videos...

Joan of Arc once said, “One life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it. But to sacrifice what you are and to live without belief, that is a fate more terrible than dying.” The hometown legend... He comes from all walks of life. This week, our Progress 2020 edition of the paper focuses on our legends... the men and women from right here in South Mississippi County who have made a difference in their corner of the world...

This week The Osceola Times commemorated Black History Month with a special tribute to the African American heritage in South Mississippi County. This year’s tribute is a little different than usual, but I love the result. I decided to share the stories of some very precious people who helped to change this community for the better. ...

To The Editor: The Republican controlled senate acquitted the President. They better hope Trump is not found in any more troubled waters. If so, that will be the end of the Republican Party for a long time. President Trump, was impeached by the House of Congress, for Obstruction of Congress and Abuse of Power. ...

Robert Browning wrote: “Grow old with me! The best is yet to be.” Yes, it’s that time of the year again... Love is in the air. When I was single, I hated Valentine’s Day. Everyone around me was getting all these great gifts and I would buy myself a big cheesecake. I felt like I was missing out on something. And, maybe I was, but, listen up girls, if you don’t have a Valentine this year, it is okay. Life is full of beautiful things including you and no holiday should make you feel bad...

To The Editor: Life is not always a pleasant trip. Some days it seems that the road of life is all uphill. Some days it seems that everything is under construction. Paul said it right when he said, “We are troubled on every side, we are perplexed, persecuted, and cast down. ...

Robert H. Schuller once said, “Again and again, the impossible problem is solved when we see that the problem is only a tough decision waiting to be made.” He also wisely said, “The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.”...

Most of you know, I am from the old school. I was taught to believe everyone puts their pants on one leg at a time. What does that mean? It means, in God’s eyes, we are all equal. One person is not better than another. Just because someone has more money than you with a better house and newer clothes does not make him one bit better than you...