(Editor’s note – Suzanne Bardwell is co-owner with her husband Jim of the Gladewater Mirror and a retired teacher of 33 years.) I have spilled barrels of ink in columns on the joys of being a … more

QUITMAN – A funeral service for Witt Wayne Watson, 94, Quitman, will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Lowe Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Morrow officiating. The family will receive friends … more

I firmly believe if we can’t laugh at ourselves we are missing lots of opportunities for merriment. Besides, it’s much nicer to laugh at one’s self than at others. Though I have to say, … more

Dear editor,This is just a “heads up” for those who are reaching retirement and seeking to improve their financial situation, what ever that may be. When you seek the help of financial … more

I know it’s hard to believe, but high school football is upon us. Why? Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine hit the newsstand last week. The “Bible of Texas high school football” as it is … more

It is difficult to write an article for “the day after” the event. I will attempt to do so anyway. If you were with us for the Fourth of July Celebration, 2017 I hope you participated in the … more

Medicare offers prescription drug coverage to everyone with Medicare. It’s a good deal. Medicare subsidizes the outpatient drug benefit, generally paying about 75 percent of the program’s … more

Every weekday morning I drive on Mimosa Street on my way to work, I look east as I’m at the intersection of Peachtree. Often, at least for a season, I smile as I notice the sun illuminating the big … more

I love bulbs of all kinds, and have them planted throughout my gardens. The bulb is an underground storage structure that allows the plant to survive through drought as well as winter. Bulbs include … more

If you are in the forage business you need to be on the watch for armyworms. I have already had reports of armyworm damage. With the recent rain, producers need to be diligent in watching their … more