Do you wince whenever you drive by one of those makeshift memorials on the side of the road where obviously some poor soul came to an abrupt end? How sad it is that relatives have such grief that they are drawn to these points of death wishing only to turn back the clock. ...more

December 31, 2007

Kevin Timothy, a junior at Brandon, finished as the Class 2A state runner-up at 130 pounds last season, compiling a 38-4 overall record along the way. This season, at 135 pounds, he's on a mission to win his first individual state title. ...more

November 27, 2007

Richard Couey saw to it that his friends didn't drink and drive. ...more

November 17, 2007

Few of us knew Alexa Hall. She was only 3-months-old when her mother's boyfriend allegedly shook her to death Monday. All most of us know are what we see in the photograph of a precious baby girl and the anguish of her mother and grandparents. It's enough to break the hardest heart. What we also know about Alexa, however, is that although tragedy befell her, she brought life and happiness to others in her short time here. Besides the people who loved her, her transplanted organs provided life for other babies in several locations around the country. Alexa gave the gift of life to other little ones who also faced death. As tragic as this ordeal is for her family, at least some warmth has to be felt that part of her lives on, and gives someone else the chance at a happy life. It's the ultimate gift and Alexa's legacy will never be forgotten in the hearts of those who loved her and many other people who know little of her. How many of us can say that? ...more

November 16, 2007

The widow of Army Sgt. Cory Clark broke down in tears Wednesday morning as flags were lowered to half-staff in honor of her husband, who was killed Aug. 28 by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan. ...more

October 18, 2007

Regarding 'Sometimes, A Hug Is Just A Hug' (Other Views, Oct. 6): Leonard Pitts' column was excellent, to say the least. ...more

October 13, 2007