If the past was only recorded in our memories, there’s no telling how the stories, characters and facts would change down through the generations. Nobody loves trips down memory lane any more than I do, and I have a decent … Find out how to read more online.

Our View: Hospital should seek other funding options, but also tighten its belt During last week’s Board of County Commissioners meeting, members rejected a proposal from DeSoto Memorial Hospital that would have furthered discussion on a potential millage hike to … Find out how to read more online.

Pointing a finger finds  three fingers pointing back Editor: In response to the letter in last week’s Arcadian from the Antiques Association: Quite a few of us have worked the countless hours it takes to run the antique fair with … Find out how to read more online.

No support  for hospital tax Editor: I have great respect for the management and personnel of our DeSoto Memorial Hospital but I can not agree with using property tax funds to support their losses. There are alternatives. 1: The hospital … Find out how to read more online.

City not enforcing  events permit policy Editor: On Saturday the Antique Association of Arcadia held another successful antique fair, bringing hundreds of people to town to shop, eat, fill gas tanks and some to spend the night. All the money … Find out how to read more online.

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It is said that we’ll always have our inner child within us, and I like that notion. But until 1998 I’d never given much thought of having an inner grandparent inside me, waiting to be called upon. And then he … Find out how to read more online.

Good to know  there is still kindness Editor: In a world full of so much craziness, violence, indifference and unkindness, there is sometimes a rare occasion where an act of kindness occurs. One such act took place at the home … Find out how to read more online.

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The objective of the Public Safety Workshop on May 14 was to review the Municipal Service Benefit Unit/Municipal Service Taxing Unit rates and revenues that were put in place to fund the Public Safety Department and was in no way … Find out how to read more online.

Not long ago I read with great interest an article in this newspaper with the headline, “South leads nation in sagging waistline statistics.” Being one of those blessed enough to be born and raised in the South, I didn’t feel … Find out how to read more online.

Where were community leaders for SSG. Chris Ward? Editor: I was honored to attend the Memorial Service for SSG. Chris Ward US Army. It was filled with love, respect, and appreciation for his life and service to our country. The … Find out how to read more online.

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Just when you thought it was safe to forget all about Mother’s Day for another year, I come along and say, “Nice Try.” I may be a bit presumptuous, but I assume that mothers everywhere were honored, pampered and doted … Find out how to read more online.

The Constitution  protects posterity Editor: The first sentence of the Constitution of the United States of America sets forth that said Constitution is ordained and established by We the People of said United States of America to protect the lives … Find out how to read more online.

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If you saw several limousines making their way around town a couple of weeks ago, it wasn’t because the television industry was scouting in DeSoto County for ideas for yet another redneck reality show. Not that it’d be hard to … Find out how to read more online.

Why many oppose  phosphate mining Editor: The article in the Arcadian promoting one of the paper’s largest advertisers, Mosaic, was misleading, and left out a long list of reasons as to why so many are against the mining of the … Find out how to read more online.

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As if there’s not enough to worry about in the news these days, now we’ll be seeing drones buzzing around us, as common as birds. Yep, I think our concern for the privacy of mankind just got kicked up a … Find out how to read more online.

During the past week to 10 days, House and Senate negotiators have worked on scores of details, big and small, in the $74 billion state budget for the fiscal year starting July 1. Some of their meetings have lasted about … Find out how to read more online.

Hospital gives great care Editor: I want the DeSoto Memorial Hospital to know how much I love this hospital. This town of Arcadia is so blessed with the building and all the physicians and nurses working here. Mr. Tom is … Find out how to read more online.

This week we celebrated Earth Day. Well, some of us did. I didn’t know about it until the actual day, which was Monday, when I saw it on Facebook. And if it was on Facebook, it must be true — … Find out how to read more online.

Cartoon mischaracterized school grade Editor: I am writing to express my pride in our high school’s students and faculty. Last year was the first time the school had earned a grade of B. The Department of Education team was in … Find out how to read more online.

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Our view: Counter the unbearable sense of loss with positive actions. We suffered two tragedies in as many weeks — one on a national scale, shared by millions of Americans, the Boston Marathon bombing. The other, the death of Staff … Find out how to read more online.

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There’s always more to everything, and so today we’re wrapping up what we started last week about the ins and outs of that great, all-absorbing social network called Facebook. I wouldn’t say it’s addictive, but I’m having to write this … Find out how to read more online.

Our view: Just because it’s on Facebook doesn’t mean it’s true Have you heard the one about the granny who died while a family was on a cross-country trip, so they stashed her body in a box and strapped it … Find out how to read more online.

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