FFA horse judging team first in district

25 Years Ago April 24 - 30, 1997 Maude Norton Memorial City Hospital honored its medical laboratory staff, Cheryl Burton, Jane Ritacio, director, Vicki Cox and Michelle Lloyd.

Concern with trash regulations

Dear Editor: I have been a Columbus resident since 1960 living sometimes on a rural farm, but with a business relationship with the community through my family and then myself since 1963.

Tips for improving listening skills

Are you a good listener? Good listening actually takes work and practice. Some people are so anxious to talk, they fail to listen to what others are saying. They often interpret what they think they hear incorrectly, giving the conversation new meaning.

Lead a better life, follow God’s example

“Do the right thing.” It is easy to say, but not always simple to perform. There are a thousand different avenues that lead to error. Therefore, seeing and understanding the best path forward needs to occur prior to entering into a course of action.

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.

Roving Reporter

Kasie England Playing with my kid at the city parks. Brandon Main Fishing (because) I grew up fishing with my grandparents. Brodey Jones Fishing and hanging out outdoors with my friends.

Columbus sweeps double header

25 Years Ago April 24 - 30, 1997 Cherokee County Livestock Improvement Association held its 13 th annual expo at the American Legion Fairgrounds in Columbus. Bob Ellis from Bob’s Apple Market sponsored the fourth annual cook-off with pork recipes.

Earth Day celebrated with moonshine

50 people celerbrated Earth Day by hanging out around their houses and sipping moonshine from Mumford Pickens’ solarpowered still. The rest of the town was busy working Friday. Hardy Barkins said, “My Grandpappy did his part for Earth Day.

Smokeless tobacco is a cancer risk

From Babe Ruth to John Wayne, Americans have seen chewing tobacco in popular culture for over a century. Spitting chew has been a trademark of cowboys and professional athletes alike and chewing tobacco use continues at high rates in the United States.

Roving Reporter

What’s your favorite outdoor summer activity?