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July 6, 2022

Gunpowder

Gunpowder is the earliest known chemical explosive. It is commonly called black powder to distinguish it from the modern smokeless powder.
Truly, one of ‘Jackson’s Finest’

One of the benefits of being a local journalist for 50 years is that you have the opportunity to see the many people who make a positive difference in our local communities. Sometimes, these people are in the spotlight, but in many other instances they are also doing their good deeds behind the scenes.
Half-Staff

Seems like flags flying half-staff is almost a regular occurrence these days.
Where does your food come from?

I remember, many years ago, we were at a family reunion at Fish Trap Dam, near Pikeville, KY.
Visible Light

The human eye can only see about .0035 percent of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Sable The Shark

Sable, the 76th Great White Shark to be tagged in the wild, is a real traveler.
New Ally?

Most experts agree that the Florida python problem originated during Hurricane Andrew.
Burrowing Owls

I have heard of many species of birds that nest on the ground, but I have never heard of a bird that actually nests in the ground.
Man-of-War

I vividly remember my first experience with the venom of the sea. I was on Sanibel Island, doing the hillbilly stomp out to the sandbar, when an excruciating pain inflicted the center of my right big toe.
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Discount – Are You Eligible?

Do you know if you are eligible for the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Discount?