Suprise not all fat cells are bad

Charles Barkley was nicknamed “The Round Mound of Rebound” in his playing days because of his ability to snag rebounds despite his well-padded physique. He snagged more than 10,000 rebounds, 20,000 points and 4,000 assists over his 16-year NBA career.

Vandals attempt to burn Sheriff’s car

25 Years Ago March 20 - 26, 1997 Ten students from Central Junior High in Columbus attended a Math Counts Competition at Pittsburg State University. The competitors were eighth graders Andrew Fouts, Brian Parks and Brian Welch and seventh grader Derek Holmes.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon-Masks are encouraged, but not required. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

19th century air conditioner used in hot climates

Can you guess what this unfamiliar antique was used for? It is 40 inches high and 35 inches wide and probably made of Southern Yellow Pine. It is called a “punkah.

Beauty contestant’s need to show birth certificate

Morton Trubletoof says, “I’ve got friends from kindergarten. Course, I got kept back till I was 15.” The Annual Beauty Pageant is this Saturday. It’s for girls and young women who have a birth certificate that confirms female. It’s the only rule. The pretty pomp starts at 7 p.m.

Historic impact on public health

Life expectancy is a measure commonly considered when it comes to the overall health of a population.

Legislature hotline

Up-to-the-minute information on the 2020 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away. Kansas residents can access information about the Kansas Legislature, bill status, legislative process and more by calling 1-800-432-3924 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

First ten days of April designated clean-up

25 Years Ago March 20 - 26, 1997 Wes Houser, representing the Columbus Economic Development Committee, presented to Denis Desmond, president and general manager of Ace Electric Company, a framed reproduction of the front page of the October 20, 1975 edition of the Daily Advocate announcing the...

Columbus Public Library Hours

The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m.. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. Curbside service will be available upon request.

Not one person alive is perfect

It would be wonderful to be able to claim perfection. However, there is not a person alive who can state that either their thoughts, words, or behavior has always been unimpeachable. Mistaken about many things, the rational individual will take prudent steps towards self-improvement.